Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 8, 2001

Scott Kurnit – About.com Inc (bout)

SCOTT P. KURNIT has served as the company's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since he founded the company in June 1996. From March 1995 to February 1996, Mr. Kurnit served as President and Chief Executive Officer of MCI/News Corporation Internet Ventures with responsibility for the Internet initiatives of the parent companies. From June 1993 to March 1995, Mr. Kurnit served as Executive Vice President of Prodigy Service Co., an online services company (Prodigy). From March 1985 to June 1993, Mr. Kurnit was the President for both Viewer's Choice and Showtime Event Television for Viacom, Inc. From June 1979 to March 1985, Mr. Kurnit was employed by Warner Communications in various capacities, including Director of Programming for Qube and Vice President of Programming and Advertising Sales for all of the company's cable systems. Mr. Kurnit received his BA in Sociology and Communications from Hampshire College. Profile
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