Mission:
To provide an open, user-generated, online social networking database connecting artists and fans through shows and venues everywhere.

Vision:
Artist Magnet will connect theatre artists across the United States and throughout the world to fans, theatres, and other artists through their work. AM members will have the opportunity and incentive to invite their friends and collaborators to build their network, and will be able to easily and efficiently search each other’s resumes, keep up-to-date with each other’s work, and connect to a streamlined global theatre world. AM has long-term sustainability: new theatrical projects are constantly being produced and will continue to expand the network. AM has significant growth potential: initially a theatre network, it is structured with the flexibility to add features and expand to music, dance, visual, multimedia, film, and other entertainment industries. In short, AM will launch the theatre world into the 21st century, setting the standard as a preferred source for professional artistic information worldwide.

David Mack (Founder & CEO) is responsible for AM’s overall short and long-term growth. David has over 10 years of experience in the theatre industry in Los Angeles, New York, Europe and the Caribbean as an actor, director, writer, and producer. He recently served as the Managing Director of the Watts Village Theatre Company, responsible for the company’s $100,000 budget. In addition, he founded and produced “Chocolate City,” a showcase company connecting performers and writers from institutions across Southern California to Hollywood Industry agents, managers, and casting directors. David served as chief fundraiser for California Institute of the Arts’ productions at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2007, assisting in raising nearly $10,000 for the festival, and has 3 years of management experience as Cornell Adult University’s Program Coordinator. Cornell University, B.A. Theatre; concentration: Applied Economics and Management. California Institute of the Arts, M.F.A. Theatre.

Emmitt Thrower (COO) is responsible for AM’s operational management and growth. Emmitt produced Wabi Sabi Productions Inc., a New York theatre, film, video, and event production company in NYC focusing on Social, Political and Health issues. Through Wabi Sabi’s “Art for Life” programming, he has developed several youth oriented performance based Leadership and Development programs. In addition, he recently served as Chairman of the "Otto Awards For Political Theater." With over 25 years of experience in Theatre and Entertainment, Emmitt’s recognition includes the Independent Spirit Award in Culture. As a Producer he has produced over 25 plays, events and multimedia projects within the past 4 years, including Directing, Filming and Editing Docu-Art and Docu-Life Films , original self-developed documentary styles. Moreover, he has written and produced several of his own plays including a Hurricane Katrina Musical called "Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water," A Barry White Musical entitled "Barry White: Guided By Destiny." John Jay College.

Gaurav Sanghavi (CIO) is responsible for the programming and maintenance of AM’s networks. Gaurav has web development experience in India and the US, with programming skills in C++, Ruby on Rails, and Javascript. In addition, he has experience with Linux and UNIX operating systems. Before studying Computer Science, Gaurav attained a technical degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has programming experience with Peer to Peer File Systems, XML processing, Occupancy Grid Mapping, Virtual Marketplaces, and Player/Stage Simulators. Southern California, M.S. Computer Science.