Sep 23, 2020
Christopher talks with Peter Russell, founder of Kindling, about his long, eventful career, how he came to develop his company and how it is transforming the lives of young people.
Kindling is a
video-based mentorship platform that empowers young adults, with
the skills and mindsets, to thrive personally and professionally.
Peter brings 30 years of experience as a senior executive in
advertising, sales and marketing. Peter worked with some of the
most powerful brands in the world, including ESPN and CNN, and has
had the great fortune of working for some of the most visionary
minds in Corporate America, including Ted Turner, Bob Iger, and
George Bodenheimer.
His extensive experience in interviewing, hiring, training, and
mentoring young executives has prepared him well for this
important responsibility and personal calling. Peter graduated
from Villanova University with a business degree in marketing and
was captain of the varsity tennis team. He lives in
Philadelphia with his wife, author Kat Yeh, and their two
children.
Follow Kindling on Instagram and Twitter @gokindling