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I'm a producer at Majestic Phoenix Music & Media.
I'm also a serial entrepreneur…
I'm also a serial entrepreneur…
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Aaron McLean shared thisWork with your friends! In 2014, my friend Gunter Pfau brought me in to Stuzo. For the following 10 years, we enjoyed working together very much. And it turned out well for us both. In 2025, I started working with one of my best friends from college, the talented Kent Hertzog (artist name, Von Hertzog) together as Majestic Phoenix Music & Media, a cinematic electropop music duo. It's been a blast! We're making art and loving it. Von Hertzog recommended that we bring in his friends, the husband and wife team of Vero and Carlos from THE KITSUNÉS, as our creative agency for Majestic Phoenix. They've been crushing it and are incredibly talented. The first music video they produced for us was already nominated for an Indie Film Fest award! In 2026, we started working with one of my best friends from high school, the talented Jeremy Good, bringing him on board to produce, direct, and act in Majestic Phoenix music videos. He's been crushing it! We're excited to announce today the release of our latest single, Angels + Demons (Featuring Emy Smith on vocals), which includes a music video that was ideated and directed by Jeremy. It's a beautiful song and was a delight to work on with Von and Emy. And a beautiful music video which was a delight to work on with Jeremy and his production partner Krista Elaine. In an age where AI is gobbling up jobs, it's more important than ever to support those you know and love, when you can (and when its the right fit for all parties involved, of course). Here is the product of my work with a group of talented folks that I know very well and love: https://lnkd.in/exDaRdZyAngels + Demons (Featuring Emy Smith) | Official Music Video | Single, Majestic PhoenixAngels + Demons (Featuring Emy Smith) | Official Music Video | Single, Majestic Phoenix
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Aaron McLean shared thisGrateful and excited to join the Board at Modern Musician! It's a great company led by Michael Walker's incredible vision, steadfast leadership, and infectious positive energy! We'll achieve great things together!Aaron McLean shared thisExcited to announce that Aaron McLean—serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and Platinum Modern Musician artist—has joined our Board of Directors. It feels like he’s coming "on board" at exactly the right time. I’m deeply grateful for his wisdom, experience, and the perspective he brings from operating and scaling companies. It’s an honor to work with him as both a partner and a board member—and to play a role in supporting his growth as a talented artist. Welcome to the board, Aaron!
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Aaron McLean shared thisExciting news on the Majestic Phoenix Music & Media front today! https://lnkd.in/ereiNDriMajestic Phoenix Partners with BLE, Global Distribution via The Orchard | MusicWireMajestic Phoenix Partners with BLE, Global Distribution via The Orchard | MusicWire
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Aaron McLean shared thisDrip is being reimagined! We're working on so much new music to launch in 2026 and beyond! Stay subscribed with alerts on to catch our release date announcements! cc Kent "Von" Hertzog
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Aaron McLean shared thisManifest, Our Debut EP, Drops this Friday! https://lnkd.in/eD4Cv5qX
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Aaron McLean shared thisRecover, the latest and final single prior to the launch of our upcoming Manifest EP, is now live and streaming everywhere! Find it on your favorite streaming platform, here: https://lnkd.in/eFaQy-cj
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Aaron McLean shared thisSo excited for today's launch of Majestic Phoenix Music & Media's debut single, Crystal! It's out on all the streaming services. Download and merch up on our bandcamp! Link to everything is here --> https://lnkd.in/eFaQy-cj
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Aaron McLean liked thisAaron McLean liked thisThe biggest show in convenience is back. NACS week is here! Looking forward to our full schedule of meetings with customers, partners, and friends in the industry. This will be our busiest NACS yet, with lots of excitement around PAR Intelligence, identity resolution, Touchpoint, and more. And it seemed only appropriate to have a golf simulator in the booth. Stop by and give it a rip - long drive contest has you walking away with a new stick or two for your bag. See you in Vegas!
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Aaron McLean liked thisAaron McLean liked thisHeading to Las Vegas for NACS! I’m looking forward to catching up with customers, partners, and industry friends, and sharing what’s ahead with PAR Intelligence, Identity Resolution, and Touchpoint. After 25 years in fuel and convenience retail technology, and the best part is still the people. It’s always good to reconnect, hear what’s happening in their businesses, and talk about what comes next. And with a golf simulator in the PAR booth, I’ll have plenty to talk about between swings. If you’ll be there, stop by. Let’s catch up!
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Aaron McLean liked thisAaron McLean liked thisGreat conversations and memorable moments from Booth C5958. 📸 From Touchpoint and PAR Intelligence demos to our golf simulator challenge, it's been fantastic connecting with the convenience retail community. Thanks to everyone who has stopped by so far. We're looking forward to one more day of conversations, demos, and connections at NACS. See you at Booth C5958! ⛳ #NACSShow #ConvenienceRetail #PARRetail
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Aaron McLean liked thisAaron McLean liked thisWe're off to a great start at NACS 2026! 🎉 The conversations have been fantastic, the demos are in full swing, and attendees have been putting their skills to the test at our golf simulator for a chance to win prizes. ⛳ If you're at the show, stop by Booth C5958 to see how PAR Retail is helping turn data into outcomes with AI-powered insights, loyalty, and customer engagement solutions. We can't wait to see you at the booth! #NACSShow2026 #PARRetail
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Aaron McLean liked thisAaron McLean liked thisA small career update: I recently stepped into the role of Manager, Product Delivery & Design at PAR Retail. I'm grateful for the trust, for the people I've learned from, and for the opportunity to keep helping teams turn good ideas into useful products. Looking forward to learning and contributing in this next chapter.
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Aaron McLean liked thisAaron McLean liked thisThe first mass-adopted robot won't live in your home. It'll get you out of the house. Today America gets its first new kind of vehicle since the SUV: Chip is a smart, friendly Life Utility Vehicle. A vision I’ve had for over a decade is finally becoming real. Here’s what I’ve seen, and why I think Chip is going to be big. Golf carts became a common sight on common roads during the pandemic. That market has grown about 15% every year since, in spite of their limitations and safety concerns. They max out at four feet wide because of an old rulebook, they’re not built for public streets, yet families are buying them anyway. This “Goldilocks” category exists with unmet demand. Ilan Penn and I decided to start from scratch and build out something that is fun to drive and makes your life a lot easier. And today, he’s real. Chip is street-legal, electric, 100+ miles per charge, and charges overnight on a regular outlet. You can fit a stroller in the frunk. Hose out the interior. He’s got personality for days, and is endlessly customizable. And with our Chip Go! remote driving service, Chip tags in a professionally trained remote driver to handle the parking, the grocery run, and whatever else you don't have time for. Our thesis is simple: the American driveway is splitting in two. One vehicle for the big trips. A Chip for everything else, which is most of the week. Reservations opened this morning. $250. Fully refundable, fully worth it. Link in the first comment. So… what’s the shortest trip your SUV made this week?
Experience & Education
Volunteer Experience
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Board of Directors
Philly Startup Leaders
- 2 years
Science and Technology
Served as member, Board of Directors, also Treasurer and Marketing Director
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Executive Leadership Team - STEM Goes Red Philadelphia
American Heart Association
- Present 5 years 6 months
Science and Technology
STEM Goes Red is an organization that recognizes the need to have more women at the table, making life-saving breakthroughs in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. With STEM Goes Red, we want to empower young women to take control of their health, and to consider a STEM career that could impact the health of all Americans.
Honors & Awards
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Best Graduating Portfolio
AIPH
Won the Best Graduating Portfolio Award, top of class.
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