Kay Koplovitz

Principal, Koplovitz & Company
Founder, USA Networks
Author and Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur who founded the successful cable TV franchise USA Networks, she is the author of, Bold Women, Big Ideas which she wrote to inform and inspire women entrepreneurs to create wealth through equity. In her speeches, Koplovitz she gives her expert advice on formulating a successful business plan or winning pitch and on sizing up today's investors. She uses examples of pioneering women entrepreneurs and provides inspiration and advice to anyone who wants to launch and finance a new business venture. The glossary and practical list of resources at the end of the book will help beginners get started learning about and finding venture capital. The book is written in a crisp, businesslike tone but with numerous glimmers of humor; current and wannabe entrepreneurs will gain information, understanding and appreciation of how business works in today's economy.

Bold Women, Big Ideas

Kay Koplovitz is the founder of USA Networks and the first woman network president in television history. Among her recent accomplishments, Ms. Koplovitz created Springboard Enterprises, a national organization that fosters venture capital investments in women-led high growth companies. In its first four years, Springboard has presented 275 companies that have raised $2 billion in new capital. She also co-founded Boldcap Ventures, a venture capital fund backed exclusively by leading women executives. Boldcap invests principally in early to mid stage companies in the media, technology and healthcare sectors. Always advancing professional women, Ms. Koplovitz co-founded The Directors’ Council, a search firm founded by eight experienced corporate directors to fulfill the need for independent and qualified director candidates. The Directors’ Council sources independent candidates primarily from a pool of qualified women and minorities.

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