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Patrick Lane is an accomplished executive with over a decade of experience leading revenue strategy, corporate partnerships, and event-driven media initiatives across the financial, fintech, and cannabis industries. Most recently, Patrick served as Executive Vice President of Sales & Partnerships at Benzinga, where he helped scale the company’s enterprise sales operation and monetization strategy—overseeing key growth channels including B2B advertising, affiliate, and event sales as well as the company’s live event productions.

During his tenure at Benzinga, Patrick held several leadership roles and was instrumental in launching and expanding the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, one of the most prominent investor summits in the cannabis sector. He also helped grow cornerstone events like the Benzinga Global Fintech Awards and the Cannabis Market Spotlight series, building lasting relationships across finance, tech, and emerging industries.

Patrick’s superpower lies in his unconventional path: before stepping into the business world, he trained and worked professionally as a stage and screen actor. This background honed his instincts for presence, communication, storytelling, and empathy—qualities that now fuel his effectiveness in sales, team leadership, and high-stakes deal-making. Whether building partnerships or standing on stage, Patrick brings energy, authenticity, and a collaborative spirit to every room he enters.

As CEO & Co-Founder of Volari, Patrick is focused on building a future-forward platform where executives, brands, and investors can connect, grow, and get deals done.