Daniel Mankin
Co-Founder · Technical Director
Daniel leads technical direction, laser operations, system architecture, and show programming.
About Hot Beam
Hands-On Production From Planning Through Show Call.
We are a working technical team built for live events where timing, safety, and execution have to hold up.
Founders
Beau Davis
Co-Founder · Production Manager
Beau leads production management, laser design, crew coordination, logistics, and project sales.
How Hot Beam Works
Hot Beam is run by operators who care about the details that make a show feel clean, intentional, and reliable.
We scope each project around the venue, schedule, rider, safety requirements, and the experience the audience should remember.
The same team that plans the technical approach stays accountable through prep, load-in, show call, and strike.
Behind the scenes
200+
Events Produced
10
Core Team
10+
Years Operating
5
States Served
Operating Principles
Technical Rigor
We read riders carefully, model systems before load-in, and document every step. The prep is the show.
Single-Team Accountability
The team that scopes your show is the team that delivers it. Fewer layers, faster decisions, zero finger-pointing.
Creative Discipline
Every design decision follows the show — sightlines, camera needs, cue timing, and the audience experience come first.
Let's Talk About Your Next Show
Send us your venue, timeline, and goals. We'll come back with a clear technical plan and a straightforward budget.