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Diem Van Groth Portfolio
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Film & Media
Diem Van Groth is an award winning global business developer, producer, writer, and director. He created 612: Darkness in the Land of Nice (2024) and the upcoming Heart Beats (2025), and produced Trace The Line. Van Groth is also a producer of Conscience of the Congress, collaborating with award-winning Hollywood filmmakers and executives.
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See Full Portfolio: www.diemvangrothproductions.com
Urban & Infrastructure Leadership – Los Angeles
Diem led the team that created Compton’s Federal Empowerment Zone Round III plan and application—later repurposed to secure $60 million in development and health funding for the city. Advised the city council and community groups on economic growth, light-rail, and major infrastructure projects. As co-founder of a Los Angeles Unified School District charter school, gained operational and district-level experience in education. Partnered with Rep. Mervyn Dymally, former Congressional Black Caucus Chair, to connect local needs with federal and international opportunities.
Innovation & Market Expansion
Diem is the founder of GVBACK/DigiMC, a metaverse platform that blends AI, VR, and FinTech to create immersive MetaCampus experiences. Previously, he served as Head of Creative & Brands for New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, helping more than 100 companies expand into North America and generating over $500 million in new revenue. As a strategic advisor, Diem has shaped projects ranging from the Rondo land-bridge development in Saint Paul to ventures across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America.
Social Media and Influencer Marketing
Diem co-founded HVG Legacy Group, a global influencer-marketing platform with his son—a pioneering force in the creator economy—growing a network exceeding 250 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
Visionary Urban Planning – Viet Nam
Diem co-founded Third Rock Development, partnering with the Vietnam Ministry of Construction, six national planning universities, and Master Architect Eric Lloyd Wright to design the country’s first purpose-built sustainable city in Quy Nhon.
Pan-African Leadership Development
Diem was the project manager and advisor to Dr. Mosé Tjitendero, former Speaker of Namibia’s National Assembly, in launching the Pan African Leadership Development Institute & Foundation (PALDIF), which trains emerging leaders across SADC nations and the African diaspora in technology-driven economic strategies.
Hungarian Wine Ambassador
As President of Tisza Wine Co., Diem became a leading U.S. importer of Hungarian wine, partnering with Hungary’s consulate and trade ministries to help revive the country’s 5,000-year winemaking heritage. He served as master sommelier for premier Hollywood events and curated acclaimed tastings at venues such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Raleigh Studios Budapest openings, and tributes honoring Andrew Vajna and Quentin Tarantino. Diem collaborated with Hungary’s foremost winemakers, highlighting the deep historical ties between Hungary and California—and the Hungarian pioneers who helped establish both Hollywood and Napa Valley.
Music Management & Cultural Preservation
Diem is the manager and business partner of the late Delta blues legend JJ “Bad Boy” Jones, collaborating with him and other blues icons to honor over 100 years of blues influence on music, culture, and history through touring, film, and the release of JJ’s work.
Early Broadband Pioneer
Diem served as a National Manager of Sales & Development at InternetConnect, helping shape the early broadband industry and driving nationwide adoption during the internet’s formative years. His decades of hands-on experience in building digital infrastructure, cultivating emerging markets, and navigating rapidly evolving technology landscapes provide him with a unique perspective on today’s AI, VR, and FinTech innovations, enabling him to anticipate trends and create transformative digital experiences.
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