Massive Online Platforms: Ted Leonsis on Companies Becoming Like Nations

Corporate Growth, Capital Style recently continued our video coverage of the 2014 Mid-Atlantic Growth Conference with part twoof Ted Leonisis’ presentation in which Ted shared his thoughts on the ever-changing digital landscape’s impact on business.

As Chairman and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Mr. Leonsis has plenty to keep him busy with the Washington Capitals (NHL), the Washington Wizards (NBA), and the Washington Mystics (WNBA). He has been an integral part of the DC region’s business community, and has been recognized numerous times for his many accomplishments.

In this third and final video, Ted discusses giant online platforms, which in many ways have become like nations of their own. He points to massively successful companies like Facebook and Apple, and compares his past experience as the Mayor of a small town in Florida with being President of AOL to drive the point home.

Here is what Mr. Leonsis had to say:

Check back in the coming weeks for additional video coverage from the Mid-Atlantic Growth Conference.