Scott Kurnit
Founder, Former CEO, About.com
Scott Kurnit is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and media pioneer. He is the founder and former chairman and CEO of About, Inc., as well as the former president of Showtime Event Television, Showtime’s pay-per-view distributor of special programming. He is widely recognized in the media industry as a leader in his field: He’s received awards from organizations like American Advertising Federation, the National Cable Television Association, and the Emmys. Currently, he works as a Board member and angel investor/advisor with a focus on high-growth startups.
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Flight Template Series
Executive Decision-Making
Description
An executive’s role is complex, intense, and risky—and it can also be an experience more fulfilling and exciting than almost any other. Scott Kurnit has served in executive positions since he was 22 years old, and he has distilled his hard-won lessons into this six-part series. This series guides you through five high-stakes scenarios that require exacting executive acumen: building an MVP, finding the perfect brand name, joint ventures, downsizing, and selling your business.