Draft:Adam Richman (businessman)
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Comment: Well done on creating the draft, and it may potentially meet the relevant requirements (including WP:GNG, WP:ANYBIO) but presently it is not clear that it does. As you may know, Wikipedia's basic requirement for entry is that the subject is notable. Essentially subjects are presumed notable if they have received significant coverage in multiple published secondary sources that are reliable, intellectually independent of each other, and independent of the subject. To properly create such a draft page, please see the articles ‘Your First Article’, ‘Referencing for Beginners’ and ‘Easier Referencing for Beginners’. The draft does not appear to show that the subject has any notability beyond the average coverage in trade publications for similar executives (see WP:ROTM). It seems to me that Richman can be well covered by the Medium Rare page, which is effectively why he has any (soe?) notability.Also, if you have any connection to the subject, including being the subject (see WP:AUTOBIO) or being paid, you have a conflict of interest that you must declare on your Talk page (to see instructions on how to do this please click the link). Please familiarise yourself with these pages before amending the draft. If you feel you can meet these requirements, then please make the necessary amendments before resubmitting the page. It would help our volunteer reviewers by identifying, on the draft's talk page, the WP:THREE best sources that establish notability of the subject. It would also be helpful if you could please identify with specificity, exactly which criteria you believe the page meets (eg "I think the page now meets WP:ANYBIO criteria #3, because XXXXX"). Once you have implemented these suggestions, you may also wish to leave a note for me on my talk page and I would be happy to reassess. Cabrils (talk) 23:27, 17 June 2025 (UTC)
Adam Richman | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 23, 1990 |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, event organizer |
Adam Richman (born July 23, 1990) is an American businessman and event organizer. He is a co-founder and co-CEO of Medium Rare.[1][2][3] Previously, he has been associated with companies, which include ID&T, and SFX Entertainment/LiveStyle.[4]
Biography
[edit]Early life and education
[edit]Richman was born on July 23, 1990, in the United States. He studied regional development at the University of Arizona and was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity.
Career
[edit]Richman began his career while attending the University of Arizona in 2009 by founding the event promotion company The Big Room in Tucson, Arizona. He was responsible for organizing events with artists such as Avicii, Tiësto, Diplo, and Skrillex and developing festival brands like N9NE Fest and Life in Color Tucson.
Following his studies, Richman served as a senior vice president of revenue at ID&T and managed revenue and partnerships for festivals like TomorrowWorld and Mysteryland. As ID&T was owned by SFX/LivesStyle in 2014, Richman transitioned into overseeing and managing business operations for MadeEvent / Electric Zoo. He helped rebuild the Electric Zoo Festival in New York and expanded the event in China, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico until his resignation in 2018.
In 2018, along with Joe Silberzweig, he established Medium Rare, a company that develops media and entertainment properties in partnership with athletes, celebrities, and brands. Since then, Richman has been serving as its co-CEO, working with celebrities and brands to create entertainment properties, including events such as Shaq’s Fun House, Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Festival, Gronk Beach, Travis Kelce’s Kelce Jam, and Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate.[1][2][3][4] Through Medium Rare, Richman also manages artists like Gordo and DJ Diesel.
Awards and honors
[edit]- Pollstar Impact: Next Gen Award (2019)
- Top Hollywood’s New Leaders by Variety (2021)
- 40 Under 40 by BizBash (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Earl, William (2023-06-29). "Events Firm Medium Rare Expands into Talent Management with Gordo, Shaquille O'Neal". Variety. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ a b Bien-Kahn, Joseph (2024-02-10). "How Two EDM-Loving Dudes Reinvented the Super Bowl Party". Front Office Sports. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ a b Littleton, Cynthia (2024-04-11). "Kygo's Palm Tree Crew Buys Stake in Celebrity Live Events Producer Medium Rare as Investors Flock to Experiential Businesses (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ a b "A Job Well Done: Medium Rare's Adam Richman & Joe Silberzweig Set Stage For Boutique Crossover Events - Pollstar News". news.pollstar.com. 2020-08-20. Retrieved 2025-06-17.