Thomas Horcel

Growth & Marketing Leader | 10 years scaling fintech, creator economy & sports brands

United States

About

I am a growth and marketing leader with a decade of experience turning zero-to-one ideas into global brands that generate multi-million-dollar revenue across fintech, the creator economy and sports. My approach combines lean budgets, organic virality and AI-powered automation to deliver measurable, lasting growth. Earlier in my career I built a creator agency from concept to seven-figure ARR in its first year, helping more than twenty creators 5x their monthly revenue and grow their audiences 8x through lean, data-led campaigns. I also planned and staged celebrity gaming events that drew 10 million+ live viewers and 150 million social impressions, securing sponsorships from brands like Microsoft, Twitch, Epic Games and EA. During this period, I worked alongside talent including Gareth Bale, The Sidemen, and Mason Mount across content, partnerships and branded campaigns. My first venture, a sports media brand, grew to one million followers and fifty million monthly impressions with minimal paid spend. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, I hold a BBA (Double Major) from the University of Hong Kong and have lived and led global teams in seven countries.

Experience

  • Head of Marketing at mogul
    Mar 2024 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Growth & Marketing Consultant | Athletes, Influencers & Global Brands at Self-Employed
    Aug 2019 - Mar 2024 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    Independent consultant driving follower growth, new-endorsement revenue, and lower acquisition costs for elite European footballers, top influencers, and early-stage brands. • Advised high-profile European soccer players, influencers, and agencies, delivering double-digit follower growth and lucrative endorsement deals • Managed and scaled Nick “RTFM” from 150k to 2.8M followers (and 10k CCV), establishing him as the #1 English-speaking FIFA streamer • Guided early-stage F&B, Web3, and agency clients, cutting CAC by over 60% with organic growth frameworks • Sourced seven-figure partnership and streaming deals with global publishers and brands

  • Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Angels Management
    Nov 2021 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Bootstrapped the UK’s No. 1 agency for female content creators, driving brand development, digital marketing and consumer engagement at scale. • Hit $1M+ ARR within 12 months at 70%+ margins • Signed 23 creators with a combined 20M followers; lifted their monthly revenue 5x through data-driven organic campaigns • Raised fan LTV 65% and delivered an 8x average growth in client social channels via viral content frameworks • Ran cost-efficient strategies that saved clients six-figure sums while providing them with mainstream media exposure • Consolidated agency and exited after achieving strategic business and financial targets

  • Head of Growth at 38 Entertainment Group Ltd
    Feb 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Startup that partnered with elite athletes and celebrities, including Gareth Bale and Mason Mount, to launch digital ventures and record-breaking live-stream events. • Planned and staged three live gaming events featuring 150+ celebrities, attracting 10M+ concurrent viewers and 150M impressions • Negotiated Mason Mount ambassador deal, adding 20M plus impressions and securing global press coverage • Launched an influencer program that grew social reach by 15M fans and closed brand partnerships with Microsoft, Twitch, Epic Games and EA, among others • Employee #1; oversaw day-to-day operations of Combat and Gareth Bale’s esports team

  • Co-Founder & CMO at Everything is Futbol
    Jul 2015 - Aug 2019 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Customer Acquisition, Marketing Strategy and +11 skills