
1h 21min
#17 | Former American Idol CMO On Building Billion-Dollar Brands | Chris Gannett
The Deal TableAbout the episode
Chris Gannett believes that business is the leverage point for global change, and he’s got the track record to back it up. He has raised millions in funding, contributed to over $500 million in M&A value, and invested in over 50 startups. As a CMO and GM with Sony, “American Idol,” Elvis Presley Enterprises, TheBlaze, and MediaMath, Chris’s work helped achieve multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards, three Guinness World Records, three turnarounds, three exits, and two Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader Awards.
As the founder of Gannett Partners, Chris combines coaching science, capital, and company-building expertise to help leaders deliver sustainable progress and superior returns. Since launching the firm in 2022, he’s worked with founders, CEOs, investors, and public figures across 10 countries, impacting startups, Fortune 500s, nonprofits, and family offices alike.
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