Business of Culture – Introduction of Benny Pough: Fireside Chat with Patrice Beersingh

Benny Pough and Patrice Beersingh sit down to introduce themselves, share the journeys that shaped them, and explore the intersection of culture, business, and creative leadership.

Benny Pough is a music industry veteran and trailblazer with over three decades of experience at the highest levels of the entertainment business. As the first Black Executive Vice President at a major record label, Pough has broken barriers that extend far beyond his own career – opening doors for a generation of creatives who came after him.

From navigating major industries to building platforms that champion underrepresented voices, this is a brief conversation rooted in honesty, vision, and a shared belief that culture is one of the most powerful economic and social tools of our time.