Joey Carson

Experience

Elevator Studio

Employee

Waves Biosciences

President and Chief Operating Officer 2019 - Present (almost 7 years)

Sponsor Media Group

Founder, CEO 2016 - 2018 (almost 2 years)

Hollywood Interactive Group

Founder, CEO 2007 - 2009 (over 1 year)

Ex Nihilo

Founder, CEO 2004 - Present (about 22 years)

Bunim/Murray Productions

CEO 2001 - 2007 (over 5 years)

20th Televison

VP Production, Finance & Admin 1995 - 2001 (over 6 years)

Sony Pictures Television

Director, Production Finance 1990 - 1995 (over 4 years)

Youth Mentoring Connection

Board Member 2017 - 2018 (over 1 year)

Hollywood Studios International

Board Member 2012 - 2014 (about 2 years)

World Poker Tour

Board Member 2002 - 2009 (about 7 years)

Pepperdine University

Board Member 2005 - 2007 (about 2 years)

Founder

Hollywood Interactive Group, Ex Nihilo, Sponsor Media Group

Employee

Bunim/Murray Productions, 20th Televison, Sony Pictures Television, Waves Biosciences, Elevator Studio

Board Member

Youth Mentoring Connection, Hollywood Studios International, World Poker Tour, Pepperdine University

About

Achievements

Grew independent TV company from $15M to $150M in 3 years.

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

Strategic Vision Concept to Execution Product Development Personal Development Coaching Start-Up CEO CEO Fundraising Business Strategy Marketing Strategy Marketing Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership Leadership Turnarounds Business Development Mergers & Acquisitions Change Management Finance Product Design Business Operations Video Sales Strategy and Management Coaching Executive Coaching Executive Management Ceo Level Skills Founder/CEO Coaching Servant Leadership Negotiation

Locations

United States United Kingdom France San Francisco Bay Area Las Vegas Salt Lake City Los Angeles Austin New York City

Education

Projects

Sponsor

The Social Sobriety App

Founder · Original idea, product design/development.

Sponsor is a social App to help maintain and enhance your own recovery and help others to… · More

With Sarvesh Chinnappa

Q&A

What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

"The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth" by John Maxwell

What's your favorite non-business book?

"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz

If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

I'm doing it - working with great companies, being helpful in any way I can

What words of advice would you give your younger self?

If you wait until you are ready, you will be waiting the rest of your life...

What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

Arranged, performed, recorded and released all the music on a Christmas album/CD

Which founders or startups do you most admire?

Fred Smith, Fedex
Richard Branson, Virgin
Andy Puddicombe, Headspace
John Mackey, Whole Foods
Peter Thiel, PayPal - other early stage investments
Elon Musk, SpaceX, Tesla
J.J. Abrams, Writer, Director
Mark Burnett, Survivor, Apprentice, The Voice

What's your super power?

Intuition

What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

818-298-8813

What words of wisdom do you live by?

The obstacle is the path

What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

Helping people

What was the most impactful class you took in school?

Typing - in the 9th grade

What's something you wish you had done years earlier?

Been a better student

What's an obstacle you've overcome?

addiction

Joey Carson

Founder @sponsorapp, @hollywood-interactive-group, @ex-nihilo • Worked at @bunim-murray-productions, @20th-televison, @Sony Pictures Television

Grew independent TV company from $15M to $150M in 3 years.