Kay Koplovitz [SEP] educated at
. She more recently published "Been There, Run That," an anthology of best practices from Springboard Enterprises’ expert network of thought leaders.
Early life, education.
Kay Koplovitz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a B.A. in communications and earned a master's degree in communications from Michigan State University. She is married to private investor William C. Koplovitz, Jr.
Career.
Career USA Networks.
Koplovitz founded the USA Network in 1977 as an all
Kay Koplovitz
Kay Koplovitz (born April 11, 1945) founded the USA Network, Chairman & CEO from 1977 until 1998 when it sold for $4.5 billion. Developed dual revenue stream and introduced disruptive satellite technology to the cable television industry. Scaled business through organic growth and acquisitions. Kay is the first woman ever to head a television network as the founder and former CEO of USA Networks.
She is also the author of "Bold Women, Big Ideas: Learning to Play the High-Risk Entrepreneurial Game"