About

John Manganilla

Founder

With over 20 years of experience scaling high-performing teams and driving customer-centric innovation in entertainment and media, I bring a unique perspective to helping businesses navigate industry evolution with clarity and strategic direction.

My career journey has taken me from the music industry to digital media, from New York to San Francisco to Los Angeles, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of how entertainment and technology intersect. I've worked with major companies including Verizon, Warner Music Group, and DIRECTV, where I consistently drove innovation and revenue growth through strategic vision and practical execution.

I'm equally passionate about working with startups and emerging ventures. As an advisor to Plyte, I led a strategic pivot that transformed the company from a simple tip jar for musicians into a sophisticated platform empowering artists to make data-backed decisions about promoting their music, growing their fanbase, and identifying revenue opportunities. Working directly with artists has always been a passion of mine, drawing on my unique understanding of both creative endeavors and the business frameworks needed to support them.

At Solvectus, I leverage this diverse experience across both established companies and startups to offer clients the clarity that comes with first light—fresh perspective combined with seasoned expertise. I specialize in helping entertainment and media ventures identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and chart strategic paths forward in an increasingly complex landscape.

My approach combines analytical rigor with creative thinking, drawing on my background in psychology and product management. I'm particularly effective in the early morning hours, when clarity and focus are at their peak—a philosophy that inspired the Solvectus name and approach.

When facing strategic crossroads, market disruption, or the need to accelerate innovation in today's rapidly evolving media landscape, I provide the guidance and clarity needed to transform vision into decisive action and sustainable success.

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Professional credentials include a BS in Psychology from New York University and a Certificate in Product Management from Stanford University School of Engineering. I also hold a patent for managing dynamic pricing of media content through blockchain technology.