Strauss Zelnick
Chief Executive Officer at TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
Net worth: 37 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Strauss Zelnick first degree
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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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Internet Software/Services | 124 |
Harvard Law School
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 94 |
Wesleyan University
90
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 90 |
Harvard Business School
90
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 90 |
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.
 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences operates recording professionals membership organization. It is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers, and recording professionals that improves the cultural condition and quality of life for music. The firm provides professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 71 |
| Public Company | Broadcasting | 51 | |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Partnership for New York City operates as a charitable organization. It is a network of business leaders and corporations working for the economic and cultural betterment of all five boroughs of the city. The firm provides networking opportunities, conducts research, participates in policy making and lobbies government. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 48 |
| Public Company | Packaged Software | 43 | |
Covenant House
 Covenant House Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Covenant House provides voluntary services. The firm provides outreach and crisis centers for homeless and runaway youths. It offers food, shelter, clothing, medical and counseling services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 40 |
Blockbuster, Inc.
 Blockbuster, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Blockbuster Inc. provides rental & retail movie and game entertainment services. The company provides services through multiple distribution channels such as stores, by-mail, vending and kiosks, online and at home. Blockbuster operates its retail stores through brand names such as Blockbuster, Xtra-Vision and Game Rush. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
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| Extinct | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 39 |
ZelnickMedia Corp.
 ZelnickMedia Corp. Investment ManagersFinance ZelnickMedia Corp (ZelnickMedia) is a Private Equity firm founded by Strauss H. Zelnick and Ben Feder in 2001. The firm is headquartered in New York.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 38 |
Hatzimemos/Libby Holdings LLC
 Hatzimemos/Libby Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hatzimemos/Libby Holdings LLC (H/L Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Eric Hatzimemos and Oliver B. Libby. The firm is headquartered in New York.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 38 |
| Public Company | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 34 | |
Education Networks of America, Inc.
 Education Networks of America, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Education Networks of America, Inc. provides network and communication services to the education, library and government sectors. It offers managed network and communications services, connectivity and voice (VoIP), E-mail and E-mail archiving, web hosting, and video teleconferencing solutions, as well as instructional, administrative, and productivity applications. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.
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| Subsidiary | Information Technology Services | 20 |
Entertainment Software Association
 Entertainment Software Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Entertainment Software Association is an organization that represents the video game industry. The private company is based in Washington. The American company works to ensure positive player experiences and promote trust and safety within the industry. Stanley Pierre-Louis has been the CEO of the company since 2015.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 9 |
CommentSold LLC
 CommentSold LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CommentSold LLC operates as a social commerce platform. It manages day-to-day operations, including, automated invoicing, sales analytics, customer data, and inventory details that help owners make quick, informed business decisions. The company was founded by Brandon Kruse in March 2017 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 8 |
BMG Entertainment
 BMG Entertainment Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Part of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, BMG Entertainment is a private company that provides media and entertainment services. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by James Glicker.
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| Subsidiary | Commercial Printing/Forms | 4 |
Ready Makers, Inc.
 Ready Makers, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ready Makers, Inc. develops and publishes games and applications, The company was founded in 2017 by David S. Bennahum, Jonathan Slimak, and Christina Macedo and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 4 |
Naylor Publications, Inc.
 Naylor Publications, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Naylor Publications, Inc. provides advertising, sales, printing, and production services. It offers services to the industry trade groups, membership associations, and pharmaceutical industries. The company was founded by Brent Naylor in 1969 and is located in Gainesville, FL
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| Subsidiary | Advertising/Marketing Services | 4 |
Crystal Dynamics, Inc.
 Crystal Dynamics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Crystal Dynamics, Inc. is a game development and publishing company that has been in operation for 30 years. The company is based in Redwood City, CA, and has two additional studios located in Bellevue, WA, and Austin, TX. The company has developed and published over 30 games, including popular franchises such as Legacy of Kain and Tomb Raider, which has sold over 95 million copies worldwide. Crystal Dynamics is known for creating the iconic character Lara Croft, who has been a cultural icon for over 25 years and has appeared in more than 20 games. The CEO of the company is Philip Timo Rogers. The company was acquired by Eidos Plc/Old/ on November 9, 1998, for $47.50 million.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 2 |
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
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| Extinct | 1 | |
BMG Entertainment North America
 BMG Entertainment North America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, BMG Entertainment North America is a private company that produces and distributes records and tapes. The company is based in New York, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 1 |
20th Century Fox Film Corp.
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| Subsidiary | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Strauss Zelnick via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Major Banks | Chairman President | |
| OUTFRONT MEDIA INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
CBS Broadcasting, Inc.
 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services CBS Broadcasting, Inc. provides television-broadcasting services. The company owns and operates commercial television networks and CBS Television Network in the United States. CBS Broadcasting was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Broadcasting | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Deloitte & Touche LLP
 Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Paramount Media Networks
 Paramount Media Networks BroadcastingConsumer Services ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks provides television broadcasting, information and musical online content services. Its services encompass films, television shows, video streaming and music videos. The company was founded in 1984 is headquartered in New York, NY. | Broadcasting | President General Counsel General Counsel | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Catalyst, Inc.
 Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catalyst, Inc. provides research and advisory services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Federal Reserve Bank of New York | General Government | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers dance, music, film, opera, theater, family, and festivals and programs. The company was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 14, 1959 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The United States Golf Association, Inc.
 The United States Golf Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The United States Golf Association, Inc. acts as governing body for golf. The firm specializes in golf courses, rules, championships, history and equipment. The company was founded on December 22, 1894 and is headquartered in Far Hills, NJ. | Movies/Entertainment | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Second City, Inc.
 The Second City, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Second City, Inc. engages in the provision of content development services. It offers professional development, content and campaigns, and meetings and events. The company was founded by Paul Sills, Howard Alk and Bernard Sahlins in 1959 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kennedy Center Corporate Fund operates as a nationwide partnership of distinguished business leaders who help to mobilize corporate partners and secure critical funding. The company was founded by Harold Burson in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Starwood Capital Group LLC
 Starwood Capital Group LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Starwood Capital Group LLC engages in the provision of real estate related investments services. It operates through the following business lines: Global Opportunistic Real Estate; Performing Real Estate Debt; Loan Servicing; Hotel Brand Management; Multifamily; and Retail. The company was founded by Barry Stuart Sternlicht and Robert Alan Faith in 1991 and is headquartered in Miami Beach, FL. | Real Estate Development | Chief Executive Officer Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director of Finance/CFO | |
NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
 NCTA - The Internet & Television Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NCTA - The Internet & Television Association operates as trade association for broadband and pay television industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
9 Story Media Group, Inc.
 9 Story Media Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services 9 Story Media Group Ltd. creates, produces, and distributes animated and live action content for kids. Its brands include Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Numb Chucks, and Peg + Cat. The company was founded by Vince Commisso and Steven Jarosz in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cast & Crew LLC
 Cast & Crew LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cast & Crew Payroll LLC engages in the provision of technology-enabled payroll and human resources; accounting and financial; and workflow and productivity software and services to the entertainment industry. It offers payroll processing, residuals processing, workers' compensation services, labor relations, production incentives, and production tax credit financing. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
The Business Council
 The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Pension Real Estate Association
 Pension Real Estate Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) is a non-profit trade association based in Hartford, CT, for the institutional real estate investment industry. The company's members include public and corporate pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, and investment advisory firms. PREA provides its members with materials to keep up to date on trends and issues in real estate investment decisions, including sustainability and other ESG considerations. The company also offers access to the MSCI/PREA U.S. Property Fund Index, which allows for detailed analysis of the performance of open-end property funds and their underlying investments. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
SPT Management LLC
 SPT Management LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance SPT Management LLC engages in the provision of real estate services. The company is headquartered in Miami Beach, FL. | Real Estate Development | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Simeio Solutions LLC
 Simeio Solutions LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Simeio Solutions LLC provides end-to-end identity and access management solutions. It offers expert managed services, identity-as-a-service, and professional services. The firm also provides identity administration, identity management, access management and core directory services. The company was founded by Hemen Vimadalal in 2007 and is headquartered in Hoboken, NJ. | Information Technology Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
NBC Entertainment
 NBC Entertainment BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of Comcast Corp., NBC Entertainment develops and schedules primetime, late night, and daytime programming. The private company is based in New York, NY. NBC has won numerous awards and critical acclaim for its quality programs and balanced lineup. The network has earned more Emmy Awards than any other network in television history. NBC's 2019-20 drama slate includes popular shows such as "This is Us," "Manifest," and "New Amsterdam," while its current comedy lineup includes "Superstore" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." The company also produces unscripted series such as "The Voice," "America's Got Talent," and "Ellen's Game of Games." In late night, NBC regularly delivers #1 broadcast results with "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Late Night with Seth Meyers." NBC Daytime's "Days of Our Lives" consistently ranks among daytime's top programs. NBC.com streams full episodes and provides original content for NBC Entertainment shows online and through apps for mobile and tablet devices. | Broadcasting | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Bankers Trust & Co.
 Bankers Trust & Co. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Bankers Trust & Co. is a private company that provides trust services. The company is based in New York, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
The Carter Center, Inc.
 The Carter Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Carter Center, Inc. provides human rights protection services. The firm's services include resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; improving mental health care; and teaching farmers to increase crop production. The company was founded by James E. Carter, Jr. and Rosalynn Smith Carter in 1982 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Teach For America, Inc.
 Teach For America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Teach For America, Inc. provides teachers and educational services to communities. It operates as corps of recent college graduates and professionals of various academic majors and career interests. The company?s corps members commit to teach in urban and rural public schools. The firm also offers early childhood education, math and science, and teach for all initiatives to address needs in education. Teach For America was founded by Wendy Kopp in 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Hollywood Radio & Television Society
 Hollywood Radio & Television Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hollywood Radio & Television Society operates as an information and networking forum. The private company is based in Sherman Oaks, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | President Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 45 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Mexico | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 24 |
| Commercial Services | 11 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 669 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 250 |
| Chairman | 159 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 129 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 124 |
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| Jérôme Silvey | 80 |
| Barry Sternlicht | 78 |
| Charles Phillips | 40 |
| Michael Fries | 38 |
| Richard Parsons | 37 |
| David Zaslav | 35 |
| Stephen Schwarzman | 31 |
| Judith McHale | 28 |
| Ellen Siminoff | 26 |
| Jamie Dimon | 25 |
| Deanna Mulligan | 25 |
| Leslie Moonves | 25 |
| Andrew E. Vogel | 25 |
| John Frank | 22 |
| George Cheeks | 21 |
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