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Who is Michael Ovitz?
Book • 2018
This memoir chronicles Michael Ovitz's journey from his early days as a guide at Universal Studios and a mailroom clerk at the William Morris Agency, to co-founding and leading the Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
Ovitz recounts his role in transforming CAA into the most prominent talent agency, his dealings with megastars like Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, and David Letterman, and his impact on the Hollywood system.
The book also covers his tenure as COO at Disney, his later ventures, and his reflections on his career and personal life.
Ovitz recounts his role in transforming CAA into the most prominent talent agency, his dealings with megastars like Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, and David Letterman, and his impact on the Hollywood system.
The book also covers his tenure as COO at Disney, his later ventures, and his reflections on his career and personal life.
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David Senra as one of the most important autobiographies, offering insights into building a business and personal struggles.
David Senra as one of the most important autobiographies, offering insights into building a business and personal struggles.
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#382 Who Is Michael Ovitz?: The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of the Most Powerful Man in Hollywood
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David Friedberg as a book offering insights into business and leadership.
David Sacks and David Friedberg as a book offering insights into business and leadership.
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Ben Gilbert as an awesome read, especially for fans of similar business books like "Shoe Dog" and "The Ride of a Lifetime".
Ben Gilbert as an awesome read, especially for fans of similar business books like "Shoe Dog" and "The Ride of a Lifetime".
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TSMC
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David Rosenthal as the subject of the podcast episode, focusing on his career and the founding of CAA.
David Rosenthal as the subject of the podcast episode, focusing on his career and the founding of CAA.
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CAA (with Michael Ovitz)
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Kieran Flanagan while discussing the modern-day talent business and the power of distribution.
Kieran Flanagan while discussing the modern-day talent business and the power of distribution.
The Playbook For Building A $1 Billion Creator Business
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Sam Lessin . Jason mentions Mike Ovitz's book when discussing the synergy between talent and capital in Hollywood.
Jason Calacanis to Sam Lessin . Jason mentions Mike Ovitz's book when discussing the synergy between talent and capital in Hollywood.
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