Benoit Vatere
Benoit Vatere is a serial entrepreneur and mobile advertising veteran best known for founding Mammoth Media, a mobile content and advertising platform that grew to reach tens of millions of users through interactive storytelling apps including Yarn and Wishbone. His work at Mammoth Media placed him at the intersection of mobile engagement, programmatic monetization, and social content — making him a notable figure in the evolution of mobile-first advertising strategies during the mid-2010s through early 2020s. Vatere's career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on consumer engagement at scale. Before Mammoth Media, he built experience in digital product development and startup ecosystems, eventually raising significant venture capital to grow Mammoth into a recognized player in the mobile content space. His platforms leveraged data-driven audience insights and native advertising formats, giving him hands-on experience with mobile monetization, user acquisition, and performance marketing at scale. More recently, Vatere has transitioned into brand-side marketing at Liquid Death, the disruptive canned water brand known for its irreverent, punk-rock marketing approach. In this role, he applies his deep understanding of digital audiences and creator ecosystems to influencer and creator partnerships, reflecting a broader industry shift toward authentic, culture-driven brand storytelling over traditional programmatic approaches.
Last updated Aug 25, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment
- Years in industry
- 15 years
Bio
Benoit Vatere is a serial entrepreneur and mobile advertising veteran best known for founding Mammoth Media, a mobile content and advertising platform that grew to reach tens of millions of users through interactive storytelling apps including Yarn and Wishbone. His work at Mammoth Media placed him at the intersection of mobile engagement, programmatic monetization, and social content — making him a notable figure in the evolution of mobile-first advertising strategies during the mid-2010s through early 2020s. Vatere's career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on consumer engagement at scale. Before Mammoth Media, he built experience in digital product development and startup ecosystems, eventually raising significant venture capital to grow Mammoth into a recognized player in the mobile content space. His platforms leveraged data-driven audience insights and native advertising formats, giving him hands-on experience with mobile monetization, user acquisition, and performance marketing at scale. More recently, Vatere has transitioned into brand-side marketing at Liquid Death, the disruptive canned water brand known for its irreverent, punk-rock marketing approach. In this role, he applies his deep understanding of digital audiences and creator ecosystems to influencer and creator partnerships, reflecting a broader industry shift toward authentic, culture-driven brand storytelling over traditional programmatic approaches.
Career
Founder & CEO
Mammoth Media · 2015-2022
Entrepreneur in Residence / Early Stage Founder
Various Startups · 2010-2015
Expertise & education
Expertise
Education
- Degree details not publicly confirmed
Speaking topics
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Founded Mammoth Media and grew its apps Yarn and Wishbone to tens of millions of users
- Raised venture capital funding to scale Mammoth Media as a mobile content and advertising platform
- Transitioned from AdTech entrepreneurship to brand-side marketing leadership at Liquid Death