Kay Koplovitz

• First woman network president in television history• Co-creator, Springboard Enterprises, fostering venture capital investments in women-led companies• Chair, by Presidential appointment, of the National Women’s Business Council (1998-2001)

Kay Koplovitz is the founder of USA Networks and the first woman network president in television history. A pioneer in cable television networks and new media ventures, she led the emergence of cable television from the backcountry of America to challenge the broadcast networks for coveted audiences. She continues to be a leader in raising venture capital for women entrepreneurs and in launching new programming companies that challenge the frontiers of the digital age.

Koplovitz is also Chairman and CEO of Koplovitz & Company, LLC, which provides advisory services to entertainment companies, sports organizations, advertisers and distributors and advises companies on growth strategies. The firm makes investments in early and mid-stage companies in media, technology and related sectors.

Among her recent accomplishments, Ms. Koplovitz co-created Springboard Enterprises, a national organization that fosters venture capital investments in women-led high growth companies. 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.

Ms. Koplovitz was given a Presidential appointment as Chair of National Women’s Business Council (1998-2001), is currently Chairman of the board directorship at Liz Claiborne, and has previously served on the boards of Oracle, Nabisco General Re, Instinet, and Sun New Media. She serves as trustee of The Paley Center for Media and The International Tennis Hall of Fame.

She holds a master’s degree in Communications from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin, as well as honorary doctorate degrees from Emerson College and St. John’s University. Follow Koplovitz on Twitter @KayKoplovitz.