Kevin Mayer
Former Disney executive and briefly CEO/COO at TikTok/ByteDance in 2020; co-CEO of Candle Media and guest to discuss TikTok, Disney decisions and media strategy.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 29min
Candle Media Co-Founder & Co-CEO Kevin Mayer 3/27/25
Kevin Mayer, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Candle Media, previously held significant roles at Disney and TikTok. He shares insights about his bold plan for a cash-infused college football league with Project Rudy. Mayer discusses the challenges of player payments and media contracts while emphasizing the need to preserve traditions. The conversation also highlights the evolving landscape of streaming services, ESPN's future strategies, and how pricing dynamics impact viewer engagement in an ever-changing sports media industry.
Sep 23, 2025 • 41min
Kevin Mayer, Fmr. TikTok CEO & Disney Executive 9/23/25
Kevin Mayer, the former CEO of TikTok and Disney executive, explains TikTok's U.S. strategy and the challenges of data privacy amid concerns over Chinese influence. He also shares insights on Disney’s recent decisions about Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, advocates for a shift in Silicon Valley towards more intentional building, especially in AI. He discusses the energy demands of AI, proposed changes to H-1B visas, and the importance of attracting global talent to keep the U.S. competitive.
