Damian Pelliccione delivers powerful insights on queer media, leadership, innovation and representation in today’s streaming landscape.
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"Damian is a captivating, talented and passionate speaker. During his lecture at USC, he inspired a filled class of graduate students with his expansive knowledge and empowering journey as an entrepreneur."
Chris Jacob, Lecturer, Creative Advertising
USC Anneberg Graduate Program
Damian Pelliccione stands out as one of the most prominent voices in modern media, known for reshaping queer storytelling on a global scale. As Hollywood’s only openly non-binary CEO and co-founder of Revry the first worldwide queer, certified minority-owned streaming platform Damian offers a rare blend of industry insight, entrepreneurial force and cultural leadership. Their work spans groundbreaking distribution models, award-winning original content and a passionate commitment to visibility and equity. With experience lecturing at top universities and a career decorated with major recognitions, Damian brings an inspiring and future-focused perspective to any stage.
Damian Pelliccione is one of the four intersectionally diverse co-founders of Revry, the first global queer streaming media company that is both minority-owned and minority-operated. What began as a bold vision has grown into a worldwide platform available across more than 60 connected TV channels, FAST networks, OTT services, mobile devices, desktops and smart TVs. Revry’s reach and relevance led to it being named Apple iOS “App of the Day,” while Damian’s personal journey was highlighted globally in Apple’s “Developer Spotlight.”
Damian’s leadership has placed Revry firmly at the forefront of LGBTQ+ media, delivering stories and creators to a global audience long underserved in mainstream entertainment. Through innovative distribution, community partnerships and original programming, Revry has become a vital platform for authentic queer storytelling.
Damian’s work and influence have earned significant recognition within business, entertainment and LGBTQ+ communities. Business Insider named Damian one of the “Top 16 Power Player Execs in the Ad Video Streaming Space,” highlighting their impact on the fast-evolving world of digital video and connected television. Damian was also selected by Goldman Sachs as one of its “Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs,” an acknowledgment reserved for founders whose innovation is shaping industries.
In LGBTQ+ media, Damian’s presence is equally powerful. They have been featured on the prestigious “Out 100” list and received the West Hollywood Rainbow Key Award for contributions to the community. Damian also earned a GLAAD Media Award for the original Revry series "Drag Latina," a project they created to spotlight Latinx drag artists and expand cultural representation within the genre. As graduates of the Goldman Sachs Black and Latinx 2020 accelerator program, Damian and their co-founders stand as strong examples of innovation driven by diverse leadership.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Damian has built a long record of mentorship and education. They served as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College Chicago and have lectured at more than 20 universities, including USC, the Los Angeles Film School and BAU University in Istanbul. Their talks offer a unique blend of real-world expertise in streaming, production, media entrepreneurship, diversity, and the business behind equitable representation.
Damian’s commitment to community extends into their involvement with leading LGBTQ+ organizations. They are an active member of StartOut, Out in Tech and Trans Tech, groups dedicated to creating opportunities across the queer tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Damian also serves as a board member of The Trans Chorus of Los Angeles, helping uplift trans visibility through performance and community engagement.
Booking Damian Pelliccione brings your audience a dynamic, original and deeply insightful voice at the intersection of media, identity and innovation. Damian speaks with clarity, energy and lived expertise about building platforms that matter, navigating the rapidly shifting streaming landscape and driving representation forward. Whether your event explores entrepreneurship, DEI, tech, leadership or entertainment, Damian offers grounded examples, transformative ideas and a powerful personal story that resonates across industries and cultures.
Their presence on stage inspires audiences to think bigger, challenge norms and embrace authentic storytelling in all its forms making Damian Pelliccione an exceptional choice for conferences, corporate events, universities, and organizations committed to inclusion and progress.
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"Damian is a captivating, talented and passionate speaker. During his lecture at USC, he inspired a filled class of graduate students with his expansive knowledge and empowering journey as an entrepreneur."
Chris Jacob, Lecturer, Creative Advertising USC Anneberg Graduate Program
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“Damian Pelliccione is an indispensable contributor to my syllabus at Columbia College of Chicago. He addresses the rapid and remarkable changes underway in the media landscape with unusual clarity and insight. Students who begin the semester a bit perplexed by new developments in broadcast, cable and digital commerce are always more comfortable with the subject after Damian's enlightening presentation.”
Ronald Taylor, Adjunct Professor Film and TV program Columbia College
Keynote by Damian Pelliccione:
Making space at the table for LGBTQ executives this keynote explores the challenges LGBTQ executives face in climbing the corporate ladder. Damian talks about the common stereotypes and misconceptions about LGBTQ talent. How to work with Gen Z and Millennial workforces. Learn how to better harness the LGBTQ superpowers!
Keynote by Damian Pelliccione:
At 42 years old Damian was diagnosed with adult ADHD and was deemed neuro-divergent. After years of struggling with mental health issues and never being able to fully understand what was wrong, Damian was finally able to understand their journey and claim their true power.
This keynote explores what it means to struggle with mental health and what it means to overcome and rebuild trust with both yourself and your team. How affirming gender played a big role in rebuilding confidence and self love. Dive into the intersectionality of Queer people and the superpowers that lie within.
Keynote by Damian Pelliccione:
In this talk, Damian explores how the world's views and opinions are shaping storytelling on screen, the changing landscape of the Queer community vs the LGBTQ community, and what's next?
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