Entrepreneurship

HAAWK Ranked Number 100 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Attributes 275% Revenue Growth to the continued proliferation of user-generated video content

Los Angeles, CA, November 9, 2023 — HAAWK, Inc. (“HAAWK”) today announced it ranked number 433 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 29th year. HAAWK grew 275% during this period.

HAAWK founder and chief executive officer, Ryan Born, credits the continued proliferation of user-generated content (UGC) with the company’s 275% revenue growth. He said, “Capturing more watch time than ever before, UGC remains a high growth segment within both media production and consumption. Music remains a primary focus and integral building block for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other UGC platforms. Since inception, HAAWK has been committed to building tools and services that assist music producers, labels, publishers, and video creators with UGC monetization. Our dedication to the creator community will continue to deliver growth in 2024 and beyond.”

“Each year we look forward to reviewing the progress and innovations of our Technology Fast 500 winners. This year is especially celebratory as we expand the number of winners to better represent just how many companies are developing new ideas to progress our society and the world, especially during a slow economy,” said Paul Silverglate, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader. “While software and services and life sciences continue to dominate the top 10, we are encouraged to see other categories making their mark. Congratulations to all the winners who show us how creativity, hard work and perseverance can lead to success.”

“As for growing companies, it’s always rewarding to be recognized for the ongoing commitment it takes to navigate obstacles, transform when necessary and ultimately create a thriving business,” said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte’s audit and assurance practice. “Over the nearly 30 years we’ve been compiling the Technology Fast 500, we’ve seen new categories emerge, growth rates explode, and certain regional markets shine from the bright talent they attract. We are proud of all the winners for achieving this well-deserved honor.”

HAAWK previously ranked #100 as a Technology Fast 500 award winner for 2021. Overall, the 2023 Technology Fast 500 companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 201% to 222,189% over the three-year time frame from 2019 to 2022, with an average growth rate of 1,934% and a median growth rate of 497%.

About the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

Now in its 29th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies?—?both public and private?—?in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2019 to 2022.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About HAAWK, Inc.

HAAWK is a media software and services company specializing in managing and monetizing the copyrights of independent music, film and television catalogs. The company provides copyright monitoring and monetization tools to assist creators in maximizing earnings on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other UGC platforms. Signature services include best-in-class YouTube Content ID and Facebook Rights Manager administration, SaaS products for independent video creators to legally and affordably access copyright free music, and digital music distribution. HAAWK’s roster of clients includes independent music producers, record labels, publishers, songwriters, composers, TV/film studios and production music libraries.

About Deloitte

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HAAWK Lands at #23 in Media on the 2023 Inc. 5000 Ranking of the USA’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Attributes 275% Revenue Growth to the continued proliferation of user-generated video content

Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 2023 — HAAWK, Inc. (“HAAWK”) today announced it has been ranked as #23 in the media industry, #126 in the Los Angeles area, #291 in California, and #2,039 overall on the 2023 Inc. 5000, a ranking of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in the United States of America. HAAWK achieved 275% 3-year revenue growth to achieve this milestone. 2023 is the second straight year that HAAWK has landed on the Inc 5000.

HAAWK chief executive officer, Ryan Born, credits the continued proliferation of user-generated content (UGC) with the company’s 275% revenue growth. He said, “Capturing more watch time than ever before, UGC remains a high growth segment within both media production and consumption. Music remains a primary focus and integral building block for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other UGC platforms.  Since inception, HAAWK has been committed to building tools and services that assist music producers, labels, publishers, and video creators with UGC monetization. Our dedication to the creator community will continue to deliver growth.”

About HAAWK, Inc.

HAAWK is a media software and services company specializing in managing and monetizing the copyrights of independent music, film and television catalogs. The company provides copyright monitoring and monetization tools to assist creators in maximizing earnings on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other UGC platforms.  Signature services include best-in-class YouTube Content ID and Facebook Rights Manager administration, SaaS products for independent video creators to legally and affordably access copyright free music, and digital music distribution. HAAWK’s roster of clients includes independent music producers, record labels, publishers, songwriters, composers, TV/film studios and production music libraries.

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HAAWK Lands at Number 785 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Ranking of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America

Attributes 811% Revenue Growth to the continued proliferation of user-generated video content

Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 2022 — HAAWK, Inc. (“HAAWK”) today announced it ranked number 785 on the 2022 Inc. 5000, a ranking of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in the United States of America. HAAWK achieved 811% 3-year revenue growth to achieve this milestone.

HAAWK chief executive officer, Ryan Born, credits the continued proliferation of user-generated content (UGC) with the company’s 811% revenue growth. He said, “Capturing more watch time than ever before, UGC remains a high growth segment within both media production and consumption. Music remains a primary focus and integral building block for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other UGC platforms.  Since inception, HAAWK has been committed to building tools and services that assist music producers, labels, publishers, and video creators with UGC monetization. Our dedication to the creator community will continue to deliver growth.”

About HAAWK, Inc.

HAAWK is a media software and services company specializing in managing and monetizing the copyrights of independent music, film and television catalogs. The company provides copyright monitoring and monetization tools to assist creators in maximizing earnings on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other UGC platforms.  Signature services include best-in-class YouTube Content ID and Facebook Rights Manager administration, SaaS products for independent video creators to legally and affordably access copyright free music, and digital music distribution. HAAWK’s roster of clients includes independent music producers, record labels, publishers, songwriters, composers, TV/film studios and production music libraries.

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I recently connected with fellow entrepreneur Ryan Tansom for an interview on his podcast, Life After Business, to talk about my entrepreneurial journey – the failures, the successes, fundraising, changing business models, finding your stride, and more.  You can listen to the full discussion here:

https://lifeafterbusinesscom.castos.com/episodes/-16085

and here’s a nice summary (copy / pasted from the GEXP Collaborative Life After Business website):

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The co-founder of HAAWK, Inc. Ryan Born joins me for today’s episode. Before HAAWK, Ryan was the founder and CEO of AudioMicro, Inc. AudioMicro was a media rights management company. Its most successful venture was AdRev. Ryan explains what that service was and why he felt it worked.

We take the journey with Ryan through AudioMicro’s beginnings, the pivots, the changes in the media rights industry, and what life was like after AudioMicro changed owners. This episode is a great example of the struggle and the hustle many entrepreneurs face on a daily basis.

What you will learn about:

• Ryan’s early career as a CPA.
• His time with WireImage and what it taught him.
• The only two things that generate wealth.
• The changes in the media rights industry.
• The problems Ryan saw with the system.
• How AudioMicro and microstock changed the system.
• How Ryan raised the capital for AudioMicro.
• The mistakes he made early on in the business.
• Ryan’s advice for building an effective pitch.
• Why EBITDA is important and not important at the same time.
• Other factors that buyers look at during a sale.
• Why you need to break even as soon as possible.
• The struggles AudioMicro had in the beginning.
• The list of avenues AudioMicro tried that didn’t work.
• Why you need to choose your investors wisely.
• How AdRev worked.
• Why Ryan didn’t hire an investment banker for his sale of AudioMicro.
• The indicators that it was time to sell.
• The dance Ryan and his investors did to get offers.
• How getting the best offer is like playing poker.
• The benefit of having a knowledgeable team around you.
• What happened after AudioMicro sold.
• The beginnings of HAAWK.
• The thing Ryan is doing differently with HAAWK.
• Ryan’s parting words for the audience.