Published Oct 26, 2016

Recode Decode: Ted Leonsis, Founder, Revolution Growth

Visionary investor Ted Leonsis shares his journey through digital innovation, revealing insights from AOL's ascent, the intersection of media and technology, and his pivot to sports team ownership, all while stressing the importance of aligning social impact with profit.

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Recode Decode: Ted Leonsis, Founder, Revolution Growth

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Early Computing Insights

Changing Viewing Habits

Digital Innovation Pioneers

Apple and Social Responsibility

Sports and Streaming

Sports and Community

AOL's Lasting Impact

Hemingway and Technology

Entrepreneurial Insights

Investing in Change

Manufacturing Policy Change

Local E-Commerce Evolution

Sports as SaaS

Post-AOL Reinvention

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Digital Innovation

Entrepreneurial Lessons

AOL's Rise

Sports Investment

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Digital InnovationTed Leonsis, founder of Revolution Growth, discusses his early involvement in the computing industry and insights into the evolution of digital media. He reflects on the convergence of technology and media, emphasizing the transformative potential of digital platforms.

Digital Innovation

Entrepreneurial LessonsTed Leonsis discusses his investment strategies, focusing on companies that align profit with social impact, and shares lessons learned from past mistakes in his career. He emphasizes the importance of intuition and long-term vision in both investing and entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurial Lessons

AOL's RiseTed Leonsis reflects on AOL's meteoric rise and the strategic missteps that followed. He shares insights into the company's initial success, its missed opportunities, and the lessons learned from its eventual decline.

AOL's Rise

Sports InvestmentTed Leonsis discusses his strategic shift from AOL to acquiring sports teams, emphasizing community impact and local growth. He also addresses the evolving challenges in sports media, particularly the impact of digital streaming on traditional revenue models.

Sports Investment

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