David Guillod

David Michael Guillod is an accomplished entertainment industry veteran and entrepreneur with more than two decades of leadership experience. As a former senior partner at United Talent Agency (UTA) and co-founder of Intellectual Artists Management, David has shaped the careers of top Hollywood stars and played a key role in the development of award-winning films such as Crash, Hotel Rwanda, and Hustle & Flow.
He has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment—Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, Rachel McAdams, and Charlize Theron, to name a few—guiding their creative and business ventures. David’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to create and lead innovative media companies that prioritize ownership, strategy, and scalability. He continues to consult for entertainment and tech platforms that support talent development, social commerce, and content creation.
This grant reflects his belief in the power of young entrepreneurs to build, disrupt, and inspire.