FORA.tv Speaker - Steve Case

Steve Case is Chairman & CEO of Revolution and Cofounder of America Online.

As cofounder, chairman, and CEO of America Online, Steve Case played an important role in the development of the Internet. AOL brought millions of Americans their first connection to the Internet and helped drive adoption of the new medium. After a decade of rapid growth, AOL acquired media giant Time Warner in 2000; Case served as chairman of the combined company until 2003.

In 2005, he launched the private investment firm Revolution. The company aims to build consumer-oriented businesses that provide people with more choice, control, and convenience in their lives. Revolution's activities are focused in the health and wellness, resort, and digital sectors. Case is also chairman of Exclusive Resorts, a luxury destination club financed by Revolution. He chairs two nonprofit organizations, the Case Foundation and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. He was a founding organizer of Business Strengthening America, has served as vice chair of the Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy, and was honored with the National Mentoring Partnership Leadership Award.