Jim McCarthy - Agents of Prosperity: The Life & Death Stakes of Leadership

IN-PERSON, Doors open at 8 AM for informal networking.
8:30 AM Presentation and Q&A moderated by Christy Conner, followed by meet-the-speaker and informal networking until 10 AM.
Location: FoundrSpace, https://www.foundrspace.com
Note: Street parking generally free until 11 AM, check street signs.

FRIDAY COFFEE MEETUP (FCM) is presented by Echo-Factory and Innovate Pasadena. FoundrSpace is our generous event host.

Jim McCarthy - Agents of Prosperity: The Life and Death Stakes of Leadership

Summary
Leaders at every level change the world, not always for the better. Using stories from his experience, Goldstar co-founder and former CEO Jim McCarthy suggests a radical new way for leaders (especially entrepreneurs) to think about their role and their goals.

Bio
Jim McCarthy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Stellar, the only full-service livestream partner for professional live entertainment organizers and creators, committed to delivering premium interactive online shows to paying audiences around the world.

For nearly 20 years, Jim was the CEO/Co-Founder of Goldstar helping 10 million people go to Goldstar to discover live events nationwide for 5,000 live entertainment organizers.

When the COVID-19 crisis shut down the live entertainment industry in March 2020, Jim led the charge to develop Stellar, to help producers create and sell high quality-live streaming events. In August 2020, Stellar started welcoming creators and audiences in beta. Since then, millions of people have livestreamed a variety of shows available on the platform. Released in July 2022, his book, Beyond the Back Row: The Breakthrough Potential of Digital Live Entertainment and Arts, helps break down the why, how, and what of online, streaming, and hybrid live events.

An e-commerce veteran, Jim has spent his entire career in high-growth businesses, freely sharing his knowledge and insight with others. He is the organizer of the Pasadena Entrepreneurs' MasterMind Meetup, which Pasadena Business Now noted, "Jim McCarthy discussed his personal philosophy of business and leadership. His stories of humanity and giving brought tears to many eyes and motivated all to do more for more. It was clear to all why Jim's MasterMind groups have a many-month waiting list to learn from him and his vision and insight."

Jim is also the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway, the sold-out annual event dedicated to the question: What's the Best Broadway Can Be? He has spoken at conferences all over the world, including TED, SXSW, INTIX and more. His articles have been in Forbes, Fast Company and Business Insider. About Jim, Bob Lefsetz has said, "Jim McCarthy is smart, he'd win in any world, not only via his brain, but his hard work and dedication."

Jim is a very active member on the Board of Directors at the Pasadena Playhouse. He studied English at Harvard University and received an MBA at UCLA Anderson School of Management. He has a black belt in Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu.

Email/ social media handles
Twitter - @goldstarjim
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcmccarthy/

Please Note: We are sorry we are no longer virtual hosting on Zoom. Please join our lively, fun and friendly in-person event in the comfortable environment of FoundrSpace!

You can also connect with Christy Conner to watch the LinkedIn livestream at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyconner/
starting at 8:30 AM, and ending after the Q&A ~9:30 AM.