Venu Holding Corporation CEO J.W. Roth Joins Forbes Business Council

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the “Company”) (NYSE American: VENU), J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of VENU, a developer, owner, and operator of upscale live music venues and premium hospitality destinations, has been officially accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful entrepreneurs and business leaders worldwide.

Forbes Business Council membership is by invitation only and reserved for proven leaders making a measurable impact in their industries. Roth was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience in both the entertainment and consumer sectors, as well as his bold approach to business transformation and innovation in live events.

With a decades-long track record as a serial entrepreneur, J.W. Roth founded VENU to reinvent the way people experience live events- blending physical venues with premium features that reimagine experiences to create a boundary-breaking entertainment ecosystem. Under Roth’s leadership, VENU has hosted major music icons, partnered with global brands and national, and brought his disruptive approach to live entertainment to Wall Street, going public on the New York Stock Exchange American in November 2024.

“This recognition by Forbes is a testament not just to what we’ve built at VENU, but to the idea that the future of entertainment is unlimited when you remove the barriers,” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of VENU. “Being part of the Forbes Business Council gives me a platform to connect with like-minded disruptors who believe that the best ideas don’t live in a box, they live on a stage.”

As a Council member, Roth will have the opportunity to contribute expert insights to Forbes.com, participate in exclusive networking events, and engage with a curated community of high-level executives and thought leaders across industries.

For more on J.W. Roth and the mission of VENU, visit www.venu.live.

About J.W. Roth

J.W. Roth is an entrepreneur, visionary, and the driving force behind Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU”) a publicly traded live entertainment company. With a deep passion for live music and premium experiences, Roth has led VENU since its founding in 2017. Under his leadership, VENU has redefined the industry through innovation across entertainment, hospitality, and real estate.

Roth is a member of Forbes Business Council and has been honored as a VenuesNow All-Star in 2022 and 2025. As a thought leader in the industry, Roth has been featured on Bloomberg, CNBC, Newsmax, and partnered with Billboard to create the “Disruptor Award” designed to celebrate the bold visionaries and audacious impactful leaders shaping the future of entertainment.

Beyond VENU, Mr. Roth is also the Founder and Chairman of Roth Industries, LLC, a 200-ton-per-week prepared foods plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado which manages one of the most popular global health brands, Whole30. He serves as the sole manager and 50% shareholder of Centennial Standard Real Estate Company, and co-manager of Touch 4 Partners, LLC, a venture capital investment fund that supports bold ideas and emerging entrepreneurs.

Follow Roth’s journey on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X to stay connected with his latest ventures and insights.

About Venu Holding Corporation

Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU), is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. Founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, VENU has a portfolio of premium brands that includes Ford Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Aikman Owners Clubs, and Roth’s Sea & Steak. With venues operating and in development across Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas and a nationwide expansion underway, VENU is setting a new standard for live entertainment.

VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer, Troy Aikman, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, and Tixr, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit VENU’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.

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