Sports Industry Innovator & Economist; Founder of Qcue; CEO at Duæl; Executive Vice President at Endeavor
Barry Kahn Biography
Barry Kahn is an entrepreneur, economist, and sports industry innovator recognized for transforming ticket pricing in the live entertainment sector. A former member of the track and field team at Cornell University, Kahn founded Qcue, a software company that developed the first dynamic pricing engine for live entertainment events. His business plan for Qcue won the Rice University Business Plan Competition after he completed a doctorate in economics at the University of Texas.
The San Francisco Giants became the first major American sports franchise to implement dynamic pricing using Qcue's software, initially piloting the technology on select seats before expanding it throughout the ballpark. The adoption of Qcue's pricing and revenue management solutions contributed to increased ticket revenue and set a precedent followed by more than 100 professional teams and organizations. Qcue was named one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World and provided services to sports teams, performing arts organizations, and promoters globally.
Kahn has been recognized by Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 and Venues Today's Generation Next. As an economist and thought leader in ticketing technology, he is a frequent speaker, author, and media spokesperson, with commentary featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Sports Illustrated, The Economist, and CNBC. He has participated in industry events such as ringing the Nasdaq closing bell and representing the live entertainment industry at the White House.
Following the acquisition of Qcue, Kahn joined Endeavor as executive vice president of enterprise software, ticketing, and revenue management. He led the transformation of On Location's internal software systems, contributing to the launch of a global hospitality platform for the Olympic Games. Kahn also serves as principal of Kanmoa Expert Strategy, advising on ticketing, technology, and live entertainment.
Kahn is the founder and CEO of Duæl, a company focused on reinventing track and field through one-on-one running tournaments. Duæl Track features professional athletes competing head-to-head in a made-for-TV format designed to engage audiences with tournament-style competitions and compelling storylines. The venture reflects Kahn's ongoing commitment to innovation in sports, ticketing technology, and live event experiences.
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