aleko ligouris

founder

Born in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Aleko has always been involved in many of the city’s entertainment, hospitality, and nightlife activities. Aleko is the heartbeat of Boston. Aleko’s career started at the famous Il Panino restaurant and nightclub. He proceeded to work in the most elite nightclubs in the city, including M80, Joy, Europa, Avalon, Aria. He has continued to be involved in amazing events since the early 2000’s. Aleko has produced events for The Rolling Stones, Sean “Diddy” Combs, New Edition and many more. Aleko has brought a personal and intimate touch to his events and has gained the interest of celebrity musicians, athletes and entertainers.

In 2006, Aleko put his efforts into the lifestyle apparel industry. He founded LACED, a lifestyle sneaker boutique specializing in high-profile releases and exclusive sought out brands. Ultimately, he sold the boutique concept in 2009, but LACED remains a landmark in the boutique lifestyle community. In 2009, Aleko created Brand Nation Media, a brand marketing agency specializing in building strategic product roll outs, unique events and stronger engagement for emerging businesses.

henry mu

Co-Founder

Henry Mu was born in NYC and raised in Tokyo, Japan. He finished his education at the University of Massachusetts Boston with a Management Information Systems (MIS) and Marketing degree. In 2002, Henry started working in real estate on Boston’s Newbury St. It was shortly after, he formed his own R.E. management company, Lifted Properties, LLC. He recently completed a multi-million dollar, 32 unit development project in RI’s prestigious Jewelry District. Mu also became a restaurateur in and opened ‘Lot 401’ in the Jewelry District, celebrating accolades including, “Best 20 New Restaurants in America” from Esquire Magazine and recognized by the James Beard Foundation for culinary excellence.

Henry establishes Lifted Productions and establishes a partnership with Brand Nation Media producing numerous noteworthy events, movies and music videos throughout the years. Recently, Mu co-founded “evos”, an electronic audio company that manufactures high-end audio products that specializes in headphones. The company has collaborated with MTV and Viacom as the official sponsor for the MTV EMA’s in Rotterdam (2016). Henry undoubtedly has proven himself a savvy entrepreneur with a wide range of businesses ventures.