Jamir Shaw and Stephen Piner are two friends, and Philadelphia natives turned business partners. Six years ago, they combined their knowledge of youth, business, and music to start Dope Shows.

Shaw, a graduate of Lock Haven University, began his career in education. Ultimately becoming a Dean at Mastery Charter Schools of Philadelphia, which gave him a natural pulse on the Gen-Z and Millennial demographics. In addition to that, Shaw was able to fuel his passion for entertainment and marketing by hosting events throughout Philadelphia along his journey. While Piner, a multi-faceted financier and graduate of Kutztown University, focused on building his decade-long background in banking, investments, and real estate. At their core, Shaw and Piner are culture, business, and community.

Today, Piner operates as the Chief Financial Officer for Dope Shows by managing talent bookings, analyzing event P&Ls, distributing payroll to contractors, and overseeing the production crews. While Shaw acts as the Chief Marketing Officer by developing the promotional strategy for each event (leading to a 90% sell out rate), and identifying impactful market opportunities to help continue growing the business with optimal risk