John Aghayan is the founder and CEO of emcee, a cultural commerce platform reshaping the retail landscape. John studied business and finance at The European Business School in Paris. Before embracing the world of retail and entrepreneurship, John worked at AXA Financial in New York while subsequently working in private equity in London investing in renewable energy. Upon returning to Paris, John’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to found multiple companies within the fashion and retail space including Pop Up Storz, a community marketplace for short-term retail space, and EBE, a company offering high-end, made-to-order outerwear. In January of 2019, John launched Le Board in New York, a co-retailing platform where brands share the retail costs.