# Shawn Gunn > Visionary Founder & Advisor, Who raised Over $75M, scaled 5 startups to successful exits and $100M in ARR. I’m Shawn Gunn, CEO and Chairman of PLLAY Labs, where I lead the charge in revolutionizing AI-driven gaming and entertainment technology. I bring 20+ years of expertise in product innovation, corporate strategy, capital markets, and private equity, having helped create over $2B in investor returns and driven companies to go public and achieve successful exits. I specialize in building and scaling high-growth ventures, securing significant investments from A-list celebrities, professional athletes, top venture capitalists, and billionaire investors. I have successfully guided multiple companies to 5 exits and collectively generated over $800M in revenue. I’m passionate about entrepreneurship, strategic growth, partnerships, and navigating emerging technologies in Web3 and AI. Previously, I founded PERSONA, acquired by Microsoft, and have been featured in Forbes, Black Enterprise, Reuters, VentureBeat, The Breakfast Club, GamesBeat, and Fortune. **Rating:** 5/5 (7 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $336.00 ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/ShawnGunn) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/5692560Le2E0rN.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)