"Barry Kahn is turning into baseball’s best closer without ever even having to throw a pitch." - Sports Business Journal
Ph.D. in Economics (2007)
Master of Arts in Economics (2005)
Concentration: International Finance and Development
Dissertation: The Role of Fixed Factors in Multi-Sector Neoclassical Growth Models
Committee: Russell W. Cooper, P. Dean Corbae, Timothy J. Kehoe, Natalia Ramondo, & Kim J Ruhl
Bachelor of Science in Applied and Engineering Physics, cum laude
Advisor: Bruce R. Kusse
Academic All-Ivy, 2003, 2003
Qcue is a software company that developed the world’s first dynamic pricing engine for live entertainment events, forever changing the way sports and entertainment tickets are priced. Twice named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Sports and one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, Qcue’s pricing and revenue management solutions are used by premier sports teams, performing arts organizations, venues, and promoters around the world. Its festival division, Everfest, has become the industry’s leading authority in that space, serving fans, vendors, artists, and festivals.
Qcue was sold to Endeavor in July 2021.
Spearheaded ticketing and revenue management strategies across all Endeavor properties including the development of an M&A strategy to meet the companies goals in the space. Evaluated acquisition opportunities, selected vendors, and advised properties on specific ticketing and pricing strategies. Led the software development efforts to launch the inaugural global hospitality ticketing platform for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games within Endeavor's hospitality division, On Location.