About Us
Costumes are everywhere, in parades and parties, on stages and screens.
And yet, there was never one place that brought it all together. So we built Costume Network, a home for everyone who lives, works, and creates through costume. For the communities who gather, the artists who elevate, and the dreamers who dare to dress up and stand out. We celebrate the joy of creativity, the mastery of craft, and the power of community. This is costume culture, and it finally has a home.
Our Mission
We live to spotlight talent, champion self-expression, and support the people who make costumed experiences unforgettable. As a Public Benefit Corporation, our mission is to connect artists, performers, producers, and creative communities with audiences, collaborators, and opportunities, building a thriving, mutually supportive ecosystem that expands the joyful world of costume culture.
Our Values
Costume Network is more than a platform. It’s a movement. We believe in creativity, collaboration, and building a vibrant, interconnected world around costume culture. These values guide everything we do:
Create
We help makers, performers, and producers bring their ideas to life by offering support, solutions, and community to realize their vision.
Participate
We promote experiences and events, and champion the people who make them by inspiring the people to engage with the places.
Celebrate
We shine a spotlight on costume culture in all its forms by showcasing artists, honoring traditions, and elevating the joy of creative expression.
Navigate
We make it easier to find the right people, services, and inspiration. Whether you're looking to hire talent, join a community, or start something new.
Activate
We amplify our Business Members through social media, editorial features, and community highlights- helping creative professionals get seen and get hired.
Integrate
We made the only centralized place where makers, performers, and producers can showcase their work, connect with each other and the public.
Our Team
Costume Network was founded by costume artists, event producers, and community builders. We’re powered by the same people we serve. Meet the team and advisors helping to build this home for costume culture, together.
Jim Glaser
Founding CEO
Matthew Tully
COO
Heather Gallagher
Product Lead
Alisha Outridge
Product & AI Advisor
Rafael Gutowski
Tech Lead
Anney Fresh Ozar
Marketplace & Social Media
Rody Biggert
Ops Lead
Chris Theoharis
Finance
Laura Ramirez
Marketing
Gordon Katz
General Counsel
Heather Woodfield
Content & Product Development
Nancy Marcus
Marketplace & Business Development
Jim Clark
Joyconomy Project Lead
AI & Social Impact Strategist
AI & Social Impact Strategist
Our Advisors
Shen Tong
Entrepreneur
11 Exits
11 Exits
Jay Scanlan
X-Accenture Private Equity Director
McKinsey London Media Partner
McKinsey London Media Partner
Matthew Stepka
Venture Capitalist
X-Google Social Impact Projects Lead
X-Google Social Impact Projects Lead
Mike Yudin
CTO & Cofounder
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De Kai
AI Luminary
Inventor
Initial tech behind
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Inventor
Initial tech behind
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Rob Scott
Advisor & Outside Counsel
Co-Founder Robot Heart
Co-Founder Robot Heart
Kevin Johnson
Marketplace & Industry Expert
Dr. Nina Urban
Costume Culture Ambassador
Dave Bredesen
Product & AI Advisor
Layne Pye
Costume Culture Ambassador
Business Development
Jesse Grushack
Consensys
Ethereal Conference
Jorge Moreno
Miami Based Entrepreneur
Grammy Winning Musician
Evan Wies
Fintech Entrepreneur
Engineer
Whitney Weiskopf
Community & Business Development
Alyssa Mariano
Peer to Peer Marketplace Expert
Founder of BAZAARA
Founder of BAZAARA
Rafael de la Cruz
Marketing Strategy
Problem Solver
Problem Solver
Claire Novotny
Microsoft Sr. Software Engineer
Exec Director .Net Foundation
Exec Director .Net Foundation
Jonathan Aston
Technology Advisor
Get In Touch
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question, need assistance, want to provide feedback, or refer an Artist or Event Producer, our team is here to help!
hello@costumenetwork.com