BizBash Names Stephen Cashmere to 2026 40 Under 40 List

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Stephen Cashmere, 37, has been named to BizBash's 2026 40 Under 40 list. Cashmere is the director of production for Brave New Media LA, based in New York. He has over 12 years of experience coordinating, producing, and stage-managing high-profile live events like the Emmys red carpet, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and major awards shows. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped lead Brave New Media's pivot to virtual production, overseeing more than 200 web events.

Why it matters

Cashmere's recognition on the BizBash 40 Under 40 list highlights the evolving role of production professionals in the events industry, particularly as live events have had to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic. His experience in both live and virtual production makes him a valuable asset as the industry continues to navigate changing audience expectations and technological advancements.

The details

In his role at Brave New Media LA, Cashmere oversees project management, client relations, vendor coordination, crew hiring, budgeting, scheduling, and more for a diverse slate of events and websites for TV networks and streaming platforms. Prior to joining Brave New Media full-time in 2018, he freelanced for seven years on a variety of live events, from red carpets to presidential debates.

• Cashmere has been with Brave New Media LA for over seven years.
• He freelanced in the events industry for seven years prior to joining Brave New Media full-time in 2018.

What’s next

Cashmere plans to dip his toes into the podcast world for the first time this year, in addition to his ongoing work at Brave New Media LA, which includes using AI for event accessibility, building a new website for Disney, overseeing the FOX virtual upfront experience, and directing events for Tubi.