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Mar 2025
1h 31m

#382 Who Is Michael Ovitz?: The Rise and...

David Senra
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At the core of Michael Ovitz's success is his relentless work ethic and commitment to mastering his craft. 50 years ago he founded Creative Artists Agency. CAA starts out as just five young guys in a run down office and eventually becomes the most powerful agency in the world. Ovitz's autobiography explains how that happened. As the Wall Street Journal wrote ... Show More
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