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May 2025
Company Overview: iKon Presents
iKon Presents is a trailblazing force in the Las Vegas entertainment landscape, renowned for curating electrifying hip-hop and R&B experiences that resonate with music lovers worldwide. As a premier event producer, our company has redefined live entertainment by seamlessly blending star power, cultural relevance, and immersive production, earning acclaim in Forbes, Billboard, and Power 105.1’s *The Breakfast Club* for its industry impact.
Signature Events & Collaborations:
iKon Presents has solidified its reputation by producing high-energy concerts and festivals featuring today’s most influential artists. The *Strong Music Festival* stands as a flagship event, celebrating Las Vegas’ resilience while honoring the city’s vibrant community. Beyond festivals, iKon has brought iconic performances to life with legends and chart-toppers alike, including:
- Hip-Hop Powerhouses: Rod Wave, Future, Nas, Lil Durk, Tyler the Creator, Trippie Redd, and Kodak Black.
- R&B Royalty: Janet Jackson, Summer Walker, Anderson Paak, Keyshia Cole, and Bryson Tiller.
Innovation & Community:
More than just concerts, iKon Presents crafts cultural moments. From comedy shows with Katt Williams to genre-blurring collaborations, the brand thrives on pushing boundaries. Their events, like the star-studded *Millennium Tour* and intimate showcases with rising stars such as Eric Bellinger, cater to diverse audiences while amplifying Las Vegas’ status as a global entertainment capital.
Looking Ahead:
With a pulse on music’s evolving trends and a commitment to unforgettable experiences, iKon Presents continues to dominate the scene. Their upcoming lineup promises bold creativity, superstar lineups, and a dedication to uniting fans through the universal language of music.
Live Like an IKON: Fueled by the Fun We Sell
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May 2019
V School is more than a bootcamp – it is an end to end career preparation academy for code, design and cybersecurity. V School has pioneered an outcomes optimized education model called Responsive Learning, that moves the goal posts from "graduation" to gainful employment in the industry of study. Each V school program includes dedicated phases of 1) skill acquisition, 2) on the job experience, and 3) career training so that every student with high aptitude and drive is able to transition into a successful career in the tech industry.
We believe that learning should be inclusive to be most impactful, and offer a range of education, career, and logistics assistance including housing, transportation, and laptops, as well as income share agreements, internships, and apprenticeships. We are proud to have our programs approved to accept the G.I. Bill, that one third of staff are veterans, and one third of our students are female (more than double the industry average).
Curricula is created specific to the needs of the industry and Alumni receive lifetime career support to achieve the best outcome for every student. V School maintains an industry leading staff/student ratio of 1:8 to provide a high touch, immersive learning experience. The full stack Javascript program includes MERN stack technology, (MongoDB, Express, React.js, Node.js) and front end web development. The Experience Design includes UX, UI, research, analytics, and current industry tools (Sketch, Figma, and related Adobe programs).
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Jan 2014
Vintra Capital is an independent investment management firm based in London. We manage equity long/short and equity long-only strategies for a diversified client base that includes private banks, family offices, charitable foundations, fund of funds, high net worth individuals and other institutional investors.
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May 2025
Company Overview: iKon Presents
iKon Presents is a trailblazing force in the Las Vegas entertainment landscape, renowned for curating electrifying hip-hop and R&B experiences that resonate with music lovers worldwide. As a premier event producer, our company has redefined live entertainment by seamlessly blending star power, cultural relevance, and immersive production, earning acclaim in Forbes, Billboard, and Power 105.1’s *The Breakfast Club* for its industry impact.
Signature Events & Collaborations:
iKon Presents has solidified its reputation by producing high-energy concerts and festivals featuring today’s most influential artists. The *Strong Music Festival* stands as a flagship event, celebrating Las Vegas’ resilience while honoring the city’s vibrant community. Beyond festivals, iKon has brought iconic performances to life with legends and chart-toppers alike, including:
- Hip-Hop Powerhouses: Rod Wave, Future, Nas, Lil Durk, Tyler the Creator, Trippie Redd, and Kodak Black.
- R&B Royalty: Janet Jackson, Summer Walker, Anderson Paak, Keyshia Cole, and Bryson Tiller.
Innovation & Community:
More than just concerts, iKon Presents crafts cultural moments. From comedy shows with Katt Williams to genre-blurring collaborations, the brand thrives on pushing boundaries. Their events, like the star-studded *Millennium Tour* and intimate showcases with rising stars such as Eric Bellinger, cater to diverse audiences while amplifying Las Vegas’ status as a global entertainment capital.
Looking Ahead:
With a pulse on music’s evolving trends and a commitment to unforgettable experiences, iKon Presents continues to dominate the scene. Their upcoming lineup promises bold creativity, superstar lineups, and a dedication to uniting fans through the universal language of music.
Live Like an IKON: Fueled by the Fun We Sell
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KAPRIELLE INC.
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Feb 2025
2024
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May 2019
V School is more than a bootcamp – it is an end to end career preparation academy for code, design and cybersecurity. V School has pioneered an outcomes optimized education model called Responsive Learning, that moves the goal posts from "graduation" to gainful employment in the industry of study. Each V school program includes dedicated phases of 1) skill acquisition, 2) on the job experience, and 3) career training so that every student with high aptitude and drive is able to transition into a successful career in the tech industry.
We believe that learning should be inclusive to be most impactful, and offer a range of education, career, and logistics assistance including housing, transportation, and laptops, as well as income share agreements, internships, and apprenticeships. We are proud to have our programs approved to accept the G.I. Bill, that one third of staff are veterans, and one third of our students are female (more than double the industry average).
Curricula is created specific to the needs of the industry and Alumni receive lifetime career support to achieve the best outcome for every student. V School maintains an industry leading staff/student ratio of 1:8 to provide a high touch, immersive learning experience. The full stack Javascript program includes MERN stack technology, (MongoDB, Express, React.js, Node.js) and front end web development. The Experience Design includes UX, UI, research, analytics, and current industry tools (Sketch, Figma, and related Adobe programs).
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