Barry Kahn is the Founder & CEO of Duæl, where he is reinventing the sport of track & field with the advent of one-on-one running tournaments. He also serves as a Strategic Advisor at Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company, where he previously served as Executive Vice President, Enterprise Software, Ticketing and Revenue Management. In that role, his transformation of On Location’s internal software systems and development capabilities culminated in the successful launch of the inaugural global hospitality platform for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Kahn joined Endeavor following its acquisition of Qcue, Kahn's software company that created the world’s first dynamic pricing engine for live entertainment events. Named one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, Qcue provided pricing and revenue management solutions to sports teams, performing arts organizations, and promoters around the world.

An economist and recognized thought leader in the ticketing industry, Kahn provides guidance on how to optimize revenue while providing the best value to fans. He is a frequent speaker, author and media spokesperson whose commentary has appeared in leading media outlets including The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Sports Illustrated, The Economist, CNBC, and many others.

He holds a PhD and an MS in economics from The University of Texas at Austin, and a BS in applied engineering physics from Cornell University.

SXSW, Sports, Sports Industry, Track & Field, Entertainment Software, TED, Sales, Economists, Disruptive Thinking, Software Development, Theatre,