Education
How Did I Get Here?
Paul Speaker
Chief executive officer and co-owner, World Surf League

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Shenandoah Valley High School, Shenandoah, Pa., class of 1982
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Villanova University, Villanova, Pa., class of 1986
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Work Experience
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1986–88Production assistant, Reality Films
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1988–90Freelance film assistant
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1991–92Business and film development assistant for Fred Caruso
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1994–95President, Ethos Films
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1995–98Director of marketing and ideas, National Football League
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1998–2000President of worldwide entertainment, Shooting Gallery
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2001–03Consultant, Sundance Pictures
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2005–09President of Time4 Studios, Time4 Media
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2010Founder, ZoSea Media
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2013–PresentCEO and co-owner, World Surf League
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Life Lessons
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“Showing up is really important: for family, for negotiations, for difficult conversations.”
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“Know when to adjust and when to stay the course.”
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“Fight the norm.”