Scott Kurnit
Director/Board Member at D AND Z MEDIA ACQUISITION CORP.
Net worth: 324 110 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Scott P.
Kurnit is the founder of Dotdash Media, Inc. (founded in 1996) and Keep Holdings, Inc. (founded in 2007).
He held the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Dotdash Media, Inc. from 1996 to 2001 and the title of Chairman at Keep Holdings, Inc. from 2017 to 2018.
Currently, he holds the position of Director at Dotomi, Inc., Director at Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley, Director at Wisdo, Inc., Independent Director at D&Z Media Acquisition Corp.
(since 2021), and Independent Director at Brightcove, Inc. (since 2005).
He previously held positions as Director at RentPath LLC, Goodmail Systems, Inc., SendMe, Inc., Open Sky Project, Inc., The Paley Center for Media, appssavvy, Inc., MashLogic, Inc., PBS Systems, Inc., Qube Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., MCI, Inc., TFCF Corp., Warner Associates, Inc., President at Paramount+, Principal at Warner Bros.
Television Group, Viacom, Inc., and Sears.
He also served as a Trustee at Mianus River Gorge Preserve, Inc. Mr. Kurnit earned his undergraduate degree from Hampshire College in 1976.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BRIGHTCOVE INC.
0.38% | 2024-02-29 | 167,067 ( 0.38% ) | 324 110 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Scott Kurnit active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTCOVE INC. | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
| D AND Z MEDIA ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-24 |
| Wisdo, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
 Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley is a resort located mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort. The private company is based in Park City, UT. The company offers an ultimate summer vacation experience at their lodge. The CEO of the company is Russ Olsen. | Director/Board Member | - |
Dotomi, Inc.
 Dotomi, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Dotomi, Inc. is rethinking the way marketers manage online display advertising with an approach it calls 'Personalized Media'. Although originally founded in 2003, its history can be traced back to 1995 and a lone Israeli soldier named Yair Goldfinger. While in the army, Yair became passionate about effective communication. That passion was ignited further as his tenure as a soldier came to an end: Yair found he needed a better way of keeping in touch with ex-army friends and colleagues. His brainstorm ultimately morphed into the phenomenon of ICQ, a product more commonly known today as Instant Messaging, eventually being acquired by AOL. After his initial success, Yair took the next step and tried his hand at applying ICQ's underlying principle of a one-to-one dialogue to marketing challenges and customer relationships. He reasoned that by eliminating the waste of most marketing and ensuring communication was relevant to consumers, clients could better connect with their customer base. With the idea of personalized and pertinent marketing in mind, Dotomi was born. With Yair's help, Dotomi leadership grew in the form of a tremendous board of successful and proven online executives, including Scott Kurnit of About.com and Jonathan Selig of Akamai. Yair continues to be active at Dotomi as its Chief Technology Officer, continuing daily on his passionate push for the power of personalized media. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Scott Kurnit
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Keep Holdings, Inc.
 Keep Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Keep Holdings, Inc. owns and operates online advertising platforms. Its platform offers trending products, featured products, and gift guides, and allows retailers to add and sell their products to shoppers on its platform. The firm’s products include AdKeeper, Swizzle and Keep. The company was founded by Scott Kurnit and MaryAnn Bekkedahl in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-06-30 |
Goodmail Systems, Inc.
 Goodmail Systems, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Goodmail Systems is the creator of CertifiedEmail™, the industry's standard class of email. CertifiedEmail provides a safe and reliable means for consumers to easily identify authentic email messages from legitimate commercial and nonprofit email senders. Each CertifiedEmail is sent with a cryptographically secure token that assures authenticity and is marked in the inbox with a unique blue ribbon envelope icon, enabling consumers to visually distinguish email messages which are real and sent from email senders with whom they have a pre-existing relationship. Available to email senders meeting strict standards for best practices and low complaint rates, it is the only class of e-mail available that assures delivery of all opt-in e-mail messages to the inbox, with links and images automatically rendered intact, and embedded multi-dimensional applications like CertifiedVideo™ for streaming video, yielding measurable improvements in e-mail effectiveness. CertifiedEmail has been adopted by seven of the nation's top 10 email mailbox providers and is in use by 500 commercial, government and non-profit senders. It is supported in North America and Europe by a wide network of email platforms and service providers. | Director/Board Member | 2011-02-22 |
Dotdash Media, Inc.
 Dotdash Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Dotdash Media, Inc. operates an online website. It provides internet news, information, entertainment services and web sites grouped into channels such as arts, hobbies, shopping, and sports. It operates through the following brands: Verywell, The Spruce, The Balance, Investopedia, Lifewire, Byrdie, MyDomaine, TripSavvy, Brides, Liquor.com, and ThoughtCo. The company was founded by Scott Kurnit in 1996 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 2001-08-31 |
| IBM | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Scott Kurnit
| Hampshire College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| IBM | Technology Services |
| BRIGHTCOVE INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 23 |
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MCI, Inc.
 MCI, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications MCI, Inc. provides telecommunication services. It serves thousands of businesses and government entities throughout the world and provides voice, data and Internet communication services for millions of customers. The company is located in Ashburn, VA | Communications |
RentPath LLC
 RentPath LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services RentPath LLC engages in marketing solutions in finding apartments and houses for rent. Its solutions include social advertising, ILS advertising, virtual leasing center, resident communication, and email advertising. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Technology Services |
TFCF Corp.
 TFCF Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services TFCF Corp. engages in television broadcasting and film production. It operates through the following segments: Cable Network Programming, Television, Filmed Entertainment and Other Corporate and Eliminations. The Cable Network Programming segment consists of the production and licensing of programming distributed through cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators, telecommunication companies and online video distributors. The Television segment includes the broadcasting of networking programming in the U.S and the operation of broadcast television stations, including duopolies in the U.S. The Filmed Entertainment segment refers to the production and acquisition of live-action and animated motion pictures for distribution and licensing in all formats in all entertainment media worldwide and the production and licensing of television programming worldwide. The Other, Corporate and Eliminations segment encompasses the corporate overhead costs and intercompany eliminations. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA. | Consumer Services |
Dotdash Media, Inc.
Dotdash Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Dotdash Media, Inc. operates an online website. It provides internet news, information, entertainment services and web sites grouped into channels such as arts, hobbies, shopping, and sports. It operates through the following brands: Verywell, The Spruce, The Balance, Investopedia, Lifewire, Byrdie, MyDomaine, TripSavvy, Brides, Liquor.com, and ThoughtCo. The company was founded by Scott Kurnit in 1996 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Technology Services |
Goodmail Systems, Inc.
Goodmail Systems, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Goodmail Systems is the creator of CertifiedEmail™, the industry's standard class of email. CertifiedEmail provides a safe and reliable means for consumers to easily identify authentic email messages from legitimate commercial and nonprofit email senders. Each CertifiedEmail is sent with a cryptographically secure token that assures authenticity and is marked in the inbox with a unique blue ribbon envelope icon, enabling consumers to visually distinguish email messages which are real and sent from email senders with whom they have a pre-existing relationship. Available to email senders meeting strict standards for best practices and low complaint rates, it is the only class of e-mail available that assures delivery of all opt-in e-mail messages to the inbox, with links and images automatically rendered intact, and embedded multi-dimensional applications like CertifiedVideo™ for streaming video, yielding measurable improvements in e-mail effectiveness. CertifiedEmail has been adopted by seven of the nation's top 10 email mailbox providers and is in use by 500 commercial, government and non-profit senders. It is supported in North America and Europe by a wide network of email platforms and service providers. | Technology Services |
Dotomi, Inc.
Dotomi, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Dotomi, Inc. is rethinking the way marketers manage online display advertising with an approach it calls 'Personalized Media'. Although originally founded in 2003, its history can be traced back to 1995 and a lone Israeli soldier named Yair Goldfinger. While in the army, Yair became passionate about effective communication. That passion was ignited further as his tenure as a soldier came to an end: Yair found he needed a better way of keeping in touch with ex-army friends and colleagues. His brainstorm ultimately morphed into the phenomenon of ICQ, a product more commonly known today as Instant Messaging, eventually being acquired by AOL. After his initial success, Yair took the next step and tried his hand at applying ICQ's underlying principle of a one-to-one dialogue to marketing challenges and customer relationships. He reasoned that by eliminating the waste of most marketing and ensuring communication was relevant to consumers, clients could better connect with their customer base. With the idea of personalized and pertinent marketing in mind, Dotomi was born. With Yair's help, Dotomi leadership grew in the form of a tremendous board of successful and proven online executives, including Scott Kurnit of About.com and Jonathan Selig of Akamai. Yair continues to be active at Dotomi as its Chief Technology Officer, continuing daily on his passionate push for the power of personalized media. | Technology Services |
SendMe, Inc.
 SendMe, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SendMe, Inc. turns any mobile phone into a portable playground. As the premier mobile media company, SendMe's family of destination sites lets customers seamlessly take the fun from the web to customers mobile phone with the broadest and best content, entertainment and community. SendMe's four properties includes SendMeMobile, Thumbplay Tones, SoLow and WT411 - delivers culture sensations, niche independent creations, and stuff from their own community that will keep customers coming back for more. SendMe is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer mobile entertainment, offering the broadest selection of mobile subscription services in the U.S. The company is focused on delivering the best wireless entertainment content and experiences to consumers. | Technology Services |
Open Sky Project, Inc.
 Open Sky Project, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Open Sky Project, Inc. provides online shopping services. It provides online services for consumers to connect with food, healthy living, style, and design products and brands. The company was founded by Alan P. Blaustein, John Caplan and Kevin Ambrosini in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Warner Associates, Inc.
 Warner Associates, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Warner Associates, Inc. provides employee benefit plans and human resource consulting services. The company is headquartered in Montgomery, AL. | Finance |
Paramount+
 Paramount+ Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Showtime Networks, Inc. operates a portfolio of pay TV channels. It offers series, movies, sports, documentary, and comedy. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Warner Bros. Television Group
 Warner Bros. Television Group Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Warner Bros. Television Group produces and distributes television network services. It broadcasts primetime television programs as well as numerous cable networks. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA. | Consumer Services |
Viacom, Inc.
 Viacom, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Viacom, Inc. is a global entertainment content company, which connects with audiences through compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, applications, games, brands for consumer products, social media and other entertainment content. It operates business through Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments. The Media Networks segment provides entertainment content, services, and related branded products for consumers in targeted demographics attractive to advertisers, content distributors, and retailers. The Media Networks segment delivers advertising and marketing services under advanced marketing solutions portfolio. The company was founded by Sumner M. Redstone on May 3, 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The Paley Center for Media
 The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that leads discussions about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The center draws upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community to provide respected programming. The Paley Archive, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, is accessible to the public. The center also serves as a neutral setting for media professionals to engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Maureen J. Reidy has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Technology Services |
appssavvy, Inc.
 appssavvy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services appssavvy, Inc. provides solutions for brands looking to create the social marketplace. It operates activity platform that creates advertising experiences and enables advertisers to reach their target audience as they perform activities. The company was founded by Christian Cunningham and Michael Burke in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
MashLogic, Inc.
 MashLogic, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services MashLogic, Inc. provides contextual information about content on websites. It has developed a Firefox extension that allows users to create a customized web browsing experience. It offers browser tools for Firefox and Internet explorer that can change the hyperlinks on a publisher's website to include other relevant information such as links to Wikipedia or Linkedin profiles. The company was founded in 2007 by Johan Sundström, David J. Cowan and Justin Label and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Technology Services |
PBS Systems, Inc.
 PBS Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services PBS Systems, Inc. provides dealership management software for the automotive retail dealers. The firm offers AristoGold accounting that provides maintenance, processing, and reporting options for accounting journals, as well as vendor and customer databases; parts application, which offers counter invoice, service invoice, and estimates in a screen; and service modules that provides various point of sale tools, such as electronic signature capture, labor time guide integration, and vin explosion. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Technology Services |
Mianus River Gorge Preserve, Inc.
 Mianus River Gorge Preserve, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mianus River Gorge Preserve, Inc. operates as a nature preserve and conservation organization. It specializes in land protection, ecology, research, education and old-growth forest. The company was founded by Jim Todd, Gloria Anable, Tony Anable and Bob Hamershlag in 1953 and is headquartered in North Castle, NY. | Commercial Services |
Qube Ltd.
 Qube Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Qube Ltd. was engaged in conducting learning programs. The company was headquartered in Abingdon, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Keep Holdings, Inc.
Keep Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Keep Holdings, Inc. owns and operates online advertising platforms. Its platform offers trending products, featured products, and gift guides, and allows retailers to add and sell their products to shoppers on its platform. The firm’s products include AdKeeper, Swizzle and Keep. The company was founded by Scott Kurnit and MaryAnn Bekkedahl in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
| Wisdo, Inc. | Miscellaneous |
D&Z Media Acquisition Corp.
 D&Z Media Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance D&Z Media Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. Its objective is for effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, and reorganization. The company was founded on October 7, 2020 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Finance |
Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley is a resort located mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort. The private company is based in Park City, UT. The company offers an ultimate summer vacation experience at their lodge. The CEO of the company is Russ Olsen. | Consumer Services |
Sears
 Sears Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Part of Sears Holdings Corp., Sears is an integrated retailer that offers a wide range of home merchandise, apparel, and automotive products and services through its branded and affiliated retail stores. The American company's product offerings include trusted brands such as Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard. Sears is also a proud corporate partner of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and offers a social shopping program called Shop Your Way, where members can earn points and receive benefits both in stores and online. Additionally, Sears provides a platform called Marketplace for sellers to list their products from over 20 categories on Sears.com and Kmart.com. | Retail Trade |
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