Cyrus Davar
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic talent agent and founder with a proven track record at Bounty LA, negotiating over $35M in global brand partnerships. Expert in influencer strategy and cultural marketing, driving impactful campaigns for top-tier clients. Adept at fostering relationships and elevating talent visibility across diverse markets, ensuring long-term growth and success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Lead Talent Agent
Bounty LA
Los Angeles
02.2018 - 07.2025
- Founded and led a premier talent agency specializing in representing world-class digital creators and cultural icons across fashion, music, film, and new media, with a focus on cross-continental market penetration spanning North America, Europe, and MENA regions.
- Negotiated $35M+ in brand partnerships and campaigns with Adidas, Apple, Porsche, Sephora, and Samsung.
- Executed large-scale digital and experiential activations, including multi-platform influencer campaigns and cross-media storytelling initiatives, driving measurable growth in audience engagement and commercial impact. Represented high-profile creators across the U.S., Europe, and MENA, tailoring career trajectories for long-term growth.
- Spearheaded multi-million-dollar global campaigns, including major activations tied to the FIFA World Cup, collaborating with top-tier international brands and media partners to maximize global audience engagement.
- Brokered high-value intellectual property (IP) licensing and content distribution deals with leading entertainment conglomerates such as Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Sony, elevating clients' visibility in film, streaming, and television markets.
Talent Agent
IEG
Los Angeles
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Led talent strategy and day-to-day management for a curated roster of high-performing creators, actors, and fashion figures, focusing on long-term brand development and global visibility.
- Negotiated and closed major brand partnerships, licensing agreements, and editorial placements with leading global companies.
- Directed campaign execution across digital and traditional media, aligning brand objectives with talent narratives to ensure premium creative and commercial outcomes.
- Served as the primary liaison between talent and top-tier brand partners, overseeing contract terms, creative direction, timelines, and post-campaign performance reviews.
- Leveraged industry relationships and strategic foresight to launch successful creator-led campaigns, product collaborations, and IP licensing deals with studios and streaming platforms.
Director / Creative Director
Budweiser / Budlight / Dorritos
Angeles
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Directed commercial campaigns for Doritos, Bud Light, and Budweiser, achieving significant brand engagement.
- Managed creative vision from concept to delivery, collaborating with production teams and stakeholders.
- Developed insights into brand strategy and consumer behavior to enhance talent representation efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Santa Barbara07-2017
Associate of Arts - Film Production
Santa Barbara City College (SBCC)
Santa Barbara05-2015
Skills
- Global Artist & Creator Representation (US, Europe, MENA, APAC)
- Strategic Talent Scouting & Development Across Emerging Markets
- Cross-Platform Monetization & Multi-Market Brand Alignment
- Global Campaign Packaging for Digital, Experiential & Editorial Media
- High-Level Deal Negotiation, Talent Contracting & IP Licensing
- AI-Powered Talent Discovery & Audience Intelligence
- Cultural Marketing & Identity-Led Brand Strategy
- Streaming, Entertainment & Media IP Development (Film, TV, OTT)
- Trend Forecasting & Data-Led Creator Strategy
- International Influencer Partnerships & Brand Collaborations
- Editorial Placement, Global PR Strategy & Press Relations
- Creator Economy Innovation & Tech-Enabled Talent Infrastructure
Locations
- Los Angeles, CA
- Dubai
- Atlanta
- Miami
Career Transition
After successfully building and selling Bounty LA, I seek to return to the craft of talent representation within a collaborative, creative team. Made By All's mission, culturally conscious storytelling, and global talent approach deeply align with my next chapter.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder & Lead Talent Agent
Bounty LA
02.2018 - 07.2025
Talent Agent
IEG
06.2017 - 02.2018
Director / Creative Director
Budweiser / Budlight / Dorritos
05.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Associate of Arts - Film Production
Santa Barbara City College (SBCC)
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