Forty Under 40: Fransiska Weckesser
WHY SHE’S A TOP 40
Fransiska's innovative leadership, the exponential growth of TVCF under her management, and her contributions to her community earned her the Forty Under 40 title.
Photograph by Liana Grigoryan
Fransiska Weckesser, 37
Co-Founder & CEO of The Very Creative Firm
"It's not about where you start, but where you dare to go," begins Fransiska Weckesser, the vibrant, self-made entrepreneur hailing from Holland, and the co-founder and CEO of The Very Creative Firm. A force to be reckoned with, Weckesser's bold ventures in the bustling cities of Shanghai and Los Angeles transformed her from a young dreamer into the successful businesswoman she is today.
At just 28, she launched her own agency that now stands as a multi-million-dollar enterprise, specializing in large-scale live shows, events, and video production. Under her leadership, The Very Creative Firm boasts an impressive clientele, from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton to corporations like Snowflake and Hilton.
"My journey taught me that the world is full of possibilities waiting to be discovered," she says. By successfully navigating her agency towards stability and growth, she's created an environment that's professional yet open, which inspires her teams and satisfies her clients.
But her ambitions extend beyond business success. Always community-focused, Weckesser volunteers for the West LA animal shelter, supports local enterprises through the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, and contributes her time to committees like Visionary Women.
"I am driven by the joy of creating and the desire to leave an imprint of positivity in the lives I touch."
Her open-heartedness extends to her personal life, too, as a proud mom of a two-year-old and a beloved pet dog. "Every day is an opportunity to spread positive energy and inspire others," she says, embodying the passion and fearlessness that have driven her remarkable journey.