David Bullock (entrepreneur) facts for kids
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David Bullock
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| Born | June 15, 1993 |
| Other names | Alaska |
| Education | South Anchorage High School |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
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David Bullock (born June 15, 1993), also known as Alaska, is an American businessman and talent manager. He is known for his work in the music industry and for founding 907 Agency.
In 2017, Bullock started his own company, 907 Agency. This company focuses on digital marketing and technology.
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Early Life and Education
David Bullock grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. He is the youngest of seven children in his family.
He attended South Anchorage High School. While there, he was a talented basketball player and earned "All-Conference" honors. After high school, he followed his older brother, Wesley, to Howard University. This university is located in Washington, D.C.
Career Highlights
David Bullock has achieved many things in his career. He has been recognized for his influence and work in the music and business worlds.
Digital Influence and TV Debut
In 2014, Bullock was named among the "Top 100 Most Influential Black People on Digital/Social Media" by Eelan Media. This showed his early impact online.
He also made his first appearance on national television in 2014. This was on the first episode of a show called Time's Up!, which aired on Music Television.
Music Industry Work
Bullock has worked with many famous artists. In 2015, he helped organize a music showcase at the SXSW Music Festival. This event was called "Some of My Best Rappers Are Friends." He worked with The World Famous Tony Williams on this project.
The next year, in 2016, Bullock traveled across North America. He was working on Kanye West's "Saint Pablo Tour." He has also attended Kanye West's "Sunday Service" gatherings. His social media posts from these events have often been shared in news articles.
Awards and Recognition
David Bullock has received several important awards for his work.
- In 2017, HBCU Buzz included him in their "HBCU Top 30 Under 30" list. This list highlights successful young people from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
- In 2018, he received a special honor from Anchorage, Alaska. This award is similar to getting the "key to the city." It recognized his contributions to the music industry.
- Also in 2018, GQ magazine called him a "prominent black entrepreneur."
- He was also named one of the "100 Most Influential People of African Descent under the age of 40." This recognition came from a committee supporting the United Nations Decade Of African Descent.
- In 2020, Forbes magazine included him in their "Forbes 30 Under 30" list for 2021. He was recognized in the marketing and advertising category.
Business Ventures
In 2018, Bullock's company, 907 Agency, announced a new mobile gaming app called "World Famous."
He also helped produce a big event for Sean Combs in 2018. This event was called the "Bermuda Dunes bash" during CombsFest.
Currently, David Bullock is the manager for The World Famous Tony Williams. In 2024, he was named an associate producer for the Kanye West documentary In Whose Name?.
