R.J. Williams

Born and raised in Southern California, RJ Williams is a very active angel investor in the digital ecosystem with dozens of investments in high profile companies over the years. He is also the Founder and CEO of Young Hollywood. Started in 2007 by Williams, Young Hollywood has become one of the most innovative digital media brands and the leading celebrity and lifestyle network for millennials. YH has rapidly grown to heavily influence today's pop culture by creating and establishing emerging trends both within the industry and throughout the world. Williams grew up in the entertainment industry as a child actor and began his acting career as a series regular on The Young and the Restless (1973). He went on to star in several movies of the week, numerous television pilots, and guest-starred in over 30 television series, including a recurring role on the hit show Full House (1987) and his portrayal as Rowdy on the daytime hit General Hospital (1963). His hosting career began when he starred in the syndicated children's series Wake, Rattle & Roll (1990) After completing 130 episodes of "WR&R," R.J. took a break from his on-camera duties to further hone his behind-the-scenes skills by attending the prestigious USC School of Cinema-Television. Upon completion of his studies, R.J. formed his own production company, Arjay Entertainment Group, a television production company, with an impressive client roster that included ABC, FOX, CBS, TV Guide and Showtime. Arjay Entertainment quickly developed a reputation for providing the most compelling celebrity programming, and ultimately helped create a new identity for an industry - Young Hollywood. in 2015, Williams launched the OTT network Young Hollywood and went on to produce over a dozen series for the network including Backstage Diaries, Food Feed, Pop Culture Underground and Beyond The Athlete. Williams also has extensive knowledge in the social-media and Influencer space working with some of the most recognizable talent in the world. Williams also works closely with some of the most well-respected brands in the marketing and advertising world, advising them on how to create innovative ways to touch consumers through one-of-a-kind brand integration and social media marketing campaigns. Clients have included brands such as Adidas, Subway, AT&T, H&M, Unilever, Electronic Arts, Samsung, & Coca-Cola. Williams attended Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences and the prestigious USC Film School and has become one of the country's leading authorities on marketing to today's youth, trend spotting and shaping the culture of Hollywood. He has been profiled in media such as Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, AdWeek, AdAge, Fast Company, BBC World News, and chosen for The Hollywood Reporter's Digital Power 50 List, which said, "Everything Young Hollywood CEO and founder R.J. Williams does is counter-intuitive - and effective."