Carly Silberstein, 39, Named to BizBash 40 Under 40 List

The CEO and founder of Cielle & Co. is recognized for her work in the events industry.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:39pm

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Carly Silberstein, 39, has been named to the 2026 BizBash 40 Under 40 list. Silberstein is the CEO and founder of Cielle & Co., a modern holding company focused on investing in, advising, and building businesses across the events ecosystem. She previously co-founded and scaled Redstone Agency into a multimillion-dollar event management agency over 10 years.

Why it matters

The BizBash 40 Under 40 list recognizes the top young talent shaping the events industry. Silberstein's inclusion highlights her innovative approach to building businesses and supporting the long-term health of the events sector through initiatives like mentorship and talent development.

The details

In her current role, Silberstein splits her time between strategic advisory work with Cielle & Co. and hands-on collaboration with clients and partners across the events ecosystem. She is focused on scaling Cielle & Co. as a sustainable, modern business that blends strategy, experience, and execution. Silberstein is also supporting the growth of shutterb, a two-sided marketplace modernizing event content capture and leveraging, and selectively investing in ideas that move the industry forward.

  • Carly Silberstein, 39, was named to the 2026 BizBash 40 Under 40 list on March 30, 2026.

The players

Carly Silberstein

The CEO and founder of Cielle & Co., a modern holding company focused on investing in, advising, and building businesses across the events ecosystem. She previously co-founded and scaled Redstone Agency into a multimillion-dollar event management agency over 10 years.

Cielle & Co.

A modern holding company founded by Carly Silberstein that is focused on investing in, advising, and building businesses across the events ecosystem.

Redstone Agency

An event management agency that Carly Silberstein co-founded and scaled into a multimillion-dollar business over 10 years.

shutterb

A two-sided marketplace that Carly Silberstein is supporting the growth of, which is modernizing how event content is captured and leveraged as a marketing asset.

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What they’re saying

“I'm inspired by people who challenge the status quo and build better systems. I'm motivated by founders, creators, operators, and collaborators who think long-term, value partnership, and are willing to rethink how work gets done. I'm also deeply inspired by mentorship and talent development—helping others find confidence, opportunity, and momentum in an industry that can be tough to navigate early on. Someone took a risk on me once, so I am inspired to pay that forward.”

— Carly Silberstein, CEO and Founder, Cielle & Co.

“You don't need to prove yourself by doing everything alone. Ask for help sooner, trust your instincts faster, and remember that growth isn't linear. Some of the most important opportunities come from relationships you nurture, not titles you chase.”

— Carly Silberstein, CEO and Founder, Cielle & Co.

What’s next

Silberstein plans to continue scaling Cielle & Co. as a sustainable, modern business that blends strategy, experience, and execution. She will also support the growth of shutterb and selectively invest in ideas that move the events industry forward. Additionally, Silberstein aims to contribute to the long-term health of the industry through mentorship, speaking, volunteering, and involvement in initiatives to introduce high school students to careers in events.

The takeaway

Carly Silberstein's recognition on the BizBash 40 Under 40 list showcases her innovative approach to building businesses and supporting the events industry's future. Her focus on scaling Cielle & Co., investing in emerging technologies, and developing the next generation of talent demonstrates her commitment to the long-term success of the sector.