Bill Asher

entrepreneur in Montecito, CA, United States

Over the length of Bill Asher's entrepreneurial career, he has been fortunate to succeed due to hard work, luck and a good team. His companies are in the various entertainment industries and share absolutely insane marketing juxtaposed with buttoned-down operations.

Asher's most recent venture, a sports gambling company called Monkey Knife Fight (MKF), sold to Bally’s Entertainment in 2021 for approx $100 million. MKF is one of the top sports internet gaming sites in the country.

Before that, Asher founded his entertainment real estate company, stemming from his success in nightclubs, restaurants and bar business which spanned some 20 years. Asher's nightclubs and bars are known for their high energy, endless events and celebrity presence. His restaurants are known for great food, drinks and impeccable service.

Asher graduated from Dartmouth and moved to the west coast to get his MBA in finance from the University of Southern California. He credits his financial expertise with much of his success. Along with being a meticulous finance guy, Asher has a passion for marketing and taking the leap into uncharted territory.

At 32, Asher became the youngest person to run Playboy Entertainment in Beverly Hills. In his 5 years at Playboy, Asher was credited with taking the stock from $6 a share to over $33 on the NYSE. After Playboy, he went on to own and operate several entertainment companies.

Asher knows his target market and has dedicated his life to creating successful, boundary breaking companies. He has always felt failure is not fatal, it's just a stepping stone to the next win. Surround yourself with intelligent and capable allies and always ask questions. One of the answers may lead to your next good idea.

  • Education
    • Dartmouth College
    • University of Southern California