WILLIAM VAN ORSDEL

William Van Orsdel is the Chief  Business Officer of Breakaway. Featured in Billboard, Pollstar, Katie Kouric, and more, Van Orsdel pulls from his experience in brand partnerships, fundraising, producing a-list events, music festivals, and content to marry culture & commerce. 

At Breakaway, Van Orsdel leads business development across a myriad of entertainment properties and artist services. Since his arrival, the nation's largest independent live entertainment business has grown at or near 100% YoY. He spearheaded funding rounds totaling over $50M for Breakaway and another $50M+ across various start-ups and advisory roles. 

As part of the leadership team, Van Orsdel continues to drive investor relations alongside fundraising, corporate / brand strategy, partnerships, expansion, new business ventures, and brand building for Breakaway.

Prior to Breakaway, Van Orsdel served as the youngest Campaign Director for a U.S. Congressman, raising millions of dollars and winning four separate campaigns. He later entered the world of live entertainment in the Broadway space, where he played a pivotal role in development, securing significant funding for numerous productions.

Over the course of his career, Van Orsdel has been an advocate for the power of the arts, culture, & in-person live events to spur economic growth, ingenuity, community, humanity, & creation in emerging markets across the globe.