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02/12/25 9:07 AM

#390016 RE: RIGATONI #390015

Great team leading the way, I would guess this streamlined App is coming in the near term and updated since the original launch mentioned...


Stuart Alexander, Founder, Director — Alexander is an accomplished entertainment professional with experience as an actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. Alexander sold his first script, “King’s Ransom,” to Disney and directed films for Lifetime. He co-founded Scenebot Inc. with Krisha Bullock, helping launch over 1,000 careers by connecting talent with top industry professionals. He is also the author of the novel “My Next Life.”

Steve Mandell, Director — Mandell is a seasoned attorney, entrepreneur, and strategic business leader renowned for his exceptional negotiation skills, resourcefulness, and ability to foster collaboration. Mandell has built a reputation for guiding high-profile clients through complex legal and business landscapes. With extensive expertise in business transactions, sports and entertainment, licensing, and brand marketing, Mandell has served as a trusted advisor to companies such as Events.com, Pure Green juice brands, and global sports leagues, helping them unlock growth opportunities and foster strategic partnerships. Additionally, his work with an original Shark from Shark Tank on high-impact deals highlights his ability to deliver innovative, results-driven counsel to clients across a wide range of industries. As a visionary innovator, Mandell demonstrates a unique ability to leverage technology and creative thinking to transform industries across entertainment, sports, retail, and health and wellness. He invented Virtual Tryout, a groundbreaking platform that modernized how coaches reviewed and evaluated athletes online and is a former owner of a board game company, which he procured and negotiated licensing agreements featuring marquee brands such as the NFL, MLB, and Caesars Entertainment. Mandell is also a director on Stargaze’s Board of Directors. Mandell will also serve as Stargaze’s Chief Executive Officer.

Antonio Dutra, Founder, Director — Mr. Dutra founded Nova Cheese in his parents’ garage in 1986 and laid the groundwork for a revolution in the goat cheese industry. He then acquired Woolwich Dairy Inc. in 1988 for $350,000 and transformed it into a $100 million annual sales giant. In 2015, Dutra sold Woolwich Dairy to Montreal-based Saputo, for over $80 million. Antonio now applies his entrepreneurial mindset to new ventures including founding 6Link Venture Collective. Mr. Dutra has served as President of the Manufacturing Association, Chair of Government Services, Director for the Greater Dufferin Area Chamber of Commerce, Director for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, as well, he served on the Planning and Zoning Committee for Dufferin County and worked with non-profit organizations.

The App

The acquisition of the Scenebot assets is necessary to pursue Stargaze’s business plan which is further developing and marketing the Stargaze Stage app and entertainment events. Originally launched as Scenebot Stage in 2016, the app leverages the popularity of talent competitions by creating a user-friendly platform so that fans, casual viewers, and entertainment industry professionals can view and discover new entertainment talent, while providing a safe and open space for our users to showcase their talent. Stargaze Stage goes beyond the standard social media platform as it not only provides social entertainment but empowers the user to monetize their talent both on and off the app.