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During those low moments, he realized he’d been living the life others wanted for him — not the life he wanted for himself. To break free, he asked himself one simple question: What do you want to do before you die?
It’s hard to determine what’s most impressive about Richard Gottehrer. Maybe it’s his ability to write songs, like the 1963 No. 1 hit My Boyfriend’s Back. Maybe it’s his long career producing acts like Blondie, Ramones, and Talking Heads. Or, maybe it was his ability to successfully predict the rise of digital music long before it became mainstream.
Not everyone can be a talented computer programmer. But knowing how computers “think” is an absolute must for any business person. Luckily, John Maeda is here to help. After years of teaching at MIT and working with tech powerhouses like Sonos, Google, and eBay, Maeda knows how companies can harness the exponential power of technology …
Ranga Muvavarirwa loves working alongside startup companies. The ambitious founders, fast pace, and focused determination inspire the Vice President of Entertainment Technology at Comcast — and offer a glimpse into new technologies being built outside the Comcast ecosystem.
Esports competitions have evolved significantly since then — and Roberts is helping to fuel the industry’s rapid growth. After college, he worked at Activision where he helped launch a $1 million Call of Duty tournament. After seeing the reaction from fans, he knew this wasn’t just fun and games — it was serious business.
From those humble beginnings, Netflix was born. Turning the company from an idea into a powerhouse tech and entertainment company taught Randolph — the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix — valuable lessons: Always be laser-focused on the future; empower employees; embrace new ideas and test them rigorously.
Griggs helped MGMT go from unknown to wildly successful. Could he do the same for startup companies? It led him to launch Cantora, part record label and live events promotion business — part tech investment fund, and liaison between startups founders and the entertainment industry.
