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Kay Koplovitz stands out as a dynamic force at Athena Capital. Koplovitz also serves on the board at Athena Technology Acquisition Corp-SPAC and Athena Consumer Acquisition Corp, both of Athena SPACs, Accenture Ventures and Veniam.
Earlier Professional Life
Kay Koplovitz, a pioneer in media and technology, is renowned as the Founder and former CEO of USA Networks, SyFy Channel, and USA Networks International. Her groundbreaking revenue model combined licensing and advertising, turning these networks into multi-billion-dollar giants. During her 21-year tenure, she led USA Networks to a $4.5 billion sale in 1998.
Since 2000, Koplovitz has chaired Springboard Enterprises, a venture-catalyst accelerator, nurturing over 900 entrepreneurs. Her leadership has been crucial in building a global network that has propelled alumnae to generate $39.1 billion in value, including 227 exits, 27 IPOs and ten unicorns. In 2014, she extended her influence by co-founding the New York Fashion Tech Lab, integrating innovative technology with the fashion and retail industries.
In 2016, Koplovitz co-founded Springboard Growth Capital, emphasizing investments in women-led companies, highlighted by Unilever's $700 million acquisition of K18 Hair. Her expertise extends across various sectors, with past board roles at Oracle, Nabisco, and Time Inc. As the Board Chair of The Healing Company and an acclaimed author and speaker, Koplovitz continues to guide entrepreneurship and media, sharing her wisdom in works like "Bold Women, Big Ideas" and "Been There, Run That."
Academic Achievements
Kay Koplovitz earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1967, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Continuing her pursuit of knowledge, she achieved a Master of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University in 1968 as a National Merit Scholar. She now serves on the Board of Visitors for the College of Letters and Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds honorary doctorate degrees from Emerson College, St. John’s University, and Michigan State University https://msu.edu/, recognizing her contributions to the field of communication.
Quick Facts
Name: Kay Koplovitz
Current Title: Director at Athena Capital
Industries: Tech, Growth Capital, Fashion Tech, Non-Profit & More
Education:
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication.
- Michigan State University
- Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication
Previous Roles:
- Co-founder & Chairman of Board, Springboard Enterprises, 2002 - Present
- Co-founder & Chairman, 2016 - Present
- Chairman of the Board, 2022 - Present
- Board Member, Athena SPACs, 2021 - Present
- Chairman & CEO, Koplovitz & Co, 1998 - Present
- Honorary Advisory Board Member, The Common Good, 2018 - Present
- Trustee Emeritus, The Paley Center for Media, 1988 - Present
- Board Member, MediaVillage.com, 2017 - Present
- Member Board of Directors (until Nexar acquisition), Veniam, 2018 - 2022
- Member Board of Directors (until merger), ION Media Networks, 2010 - 2021
- Trustee, International Tennis Hall of Fame, 1998 - 2020
- Board Member (until Broadcom acquisition), CA Technologies, 2008 - 2018
- Board Member (until Meredith acquisition), Time Inc, 2014 - 2018
- Chairman of the Board, Kate Spade Network, 1999 - 2015
- Board Member, Kate Spade Network, 1989 - 1990
- Board Member (until NASDAQ acquisition), Instinet Incorporated, 2002 - 2005
- Member Board of Directors, Oracle, 1998 - 2002
- Member Board of Directors (until Kraft acquisition, currently Mondelez International), Nabisco, 1994 - 2000
- Member Board of Directors, General RE New England, 1990 - 1998
- Chairman, Founder, CEO, USA Networks, 1977 -1998