How did the founder of the start up Catapult describe the show Against the Odds?
Against the Odds (TV series) Against the Odds is an early Nickelodeon show profiling inspirational stories of people throughout history. It was hosted by Bill Bixby. (TV show also on the American History channel, present day, not related to this). It ran from 1982 to 1984 on Nickelodeon and was described as "a series of little tragedies" by future Nickelodeon president Geraldine Laybourne.
Mark Thompson (investor) Mark C. Thompson is an American author, executive coach, keynote speaker, businessman and venture capitalist. He is the co-author of the international bestsellers, "Admired - 21 Ways to Double Your Value", "Success Built to Last" and "Now, Build a Great Business!" as well as a venture investor, executive coach, and a producer/coach of the executive leadership program, "Leader Powertools". Thompson’s list of clients includes executives, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, billionaires, presidents of nations all over the world, and the leaders of small and large organizations. Thompson is CEO and co-founder of "Virgin Unite" Mentors, Sir Richard Branson's network for executive coaching and entrepreneurial innovation. Thompson is also a Broadway producer of the Tony Award-winning play "Peter and the Starcatcher" and Tony nominated "StickFly".