Michael Edelstein Email and Phone Number
As a media executive, I build iconic legacies. From launching global franchises like CSI, Desperate Housewives, and Downton Abbey to scaling NBCUniversal International Studios into a $500m content powerhouse, my career is defined by creating, innovating, and transforming.As an advisor, I thrive at the intersection of creativity and strategy, guiding organizations to uncover their WHY and aligning every initiative with a compelling purpose. Whether mentoring startups, advising on AI-driven gaming company, or helping deliver mergers like Better.com’s $750M deal, I leverage bold vision and precision execution to drive measurable success.High-Impact Results:Built NBCUniversal International Studios from inception into a global content powerhouse.Led acquisition & turnaround of Matchbox Pictures. Expanded the international sales division for all television formats created or owned by NBCUniversal. Launched the international co-production trend in 2007 with Defying Gravity.One of the two original Executive Producers of Desperate Housewives, watched by more than 120 million people weekly, worldwide.Key executive in the launch & creative oversight of the multi-billion-dollar CSI Franchise for CBS Entertainment. My Superpower:I connect ideas, talent, and opportunities in ways others miss. By aligning strategy with clear and impactful storytelling, I unlock potential, inspire teams, and build ventures that endure.Core Competencies:P&L Management • Content Creation & Monetization • Growth StrategiesDomestic & International • Business Operations Management • M&A, JVs • LicensingTalent Acquisition • Team Building & Leadership • Strategic Partnerships
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PresidentThe Edelstein Company Jan 2019 - Present -
AdvisorIconic Ai Oct 2023 - PresentLondon, Gb -
AdvisorIconic Ai Jul 2023 - PresentLondon, GbAdvisor to the CEO and Creative Director -
AdvisorResiden Jan 2024 - PresentAdvising the CEO on everything from strategic direction of the business to recruiting top advisors and CFO.
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InvestorMonet Analytics 2019 - PresentIrvine, Ca, Us -
Investor / AdvisorRealm 2017 - PresentNew York, New York, UsAudio entertainment company that creates original fiction podcasts and audio book series available as podcasts everywhere, and on their own app. Awarded “Best of the Year” by Apple. -
Board MemberAurora Acquisition Corp 2020 - Aug 2023Nasdaq listed SPAC, symbol AURCU; Board Member overseeing the complex merger with Better.com which completed in August 2023. The merger delivered $750M of fresh capital to Better.
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Board MemberMotivii May 2017 - Jan 2019London, England, Gb -
President, Nbcuniversal International StudioNbcuniversal Media, Llc 2010 - 2018New York City, Ny, Us►Developed and implemented growth strategy building through acquisitions and organic growth. Expanded team from eight to over 150 full-time employees world-wide. ►Responsible for all business planning and oversight of creative, marketing, legal, finance, business affairs and human resources departments. ►Led organization to become a top destination for writers, producers, directors, and format creators, producing high-quality scripted and non-scripted programming across all genres.►Identified and evaluated multiple acquisition targets for NBCUniversal.►Successfully set up or managed joint ventures with top British producers David Heyman and Working Title. -
Founder / Executive ProducerThe Edelstein Company 2003 - 2010►Landed multiple series on ABC Television Network. ►Developed over a dozen drama/comedy series, selling them to network buyers (domestic and international), and securing production commitments. ►Oversaw all aspects of the production process, including the selection and hiring of the creative team (in front and behind the camera) and supervising production and post-production. ►Managed episodic production budgets in excess of $60M per annum to achieve the best creative product. ►Developed successful strategy for producing high quality television series for the global marketplace. ►Built relationships with key figures in the international broadcasting community including senior management at The BBC, Channel 4, ITV, CTV, The CBC and ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG to successfully raise international financing to produce scripted series.
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Executive ProducerIndustry Entertainment 2001 - 2003►Executive producer of both Hope & Faith and Threat Matrix pilots for ABC/Touchstone. Both shows received a series pick-up and debuted on ABC’s Fall 2003 Schedule. The former aired for four seasons. ►Developed new series in concert with Industry’s management clients as well as with outside talent.
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Director, Current ProgramsCbs Corporation 1998 - 2001New York, Ny, Us►Played key role in the launch of the CSI Franchise. ►Supervised a number of other series on the network’s primetime schedule. ►Created print, on-air marketing, and promotional campaigns. ►Supervised the creative development of CSI interactive, one of the first scripted series in association with Microsoft’s Web TV.
Michael Edelstein Skills
Michael Edelstein Education Details
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Harvard Business SchoolStrategic Financial Analysis For Business Evaluation -
Harvard Business SchoolFinance For Senior Executives -
UclaHistory/Art History
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Edelstein
What company does Michael Edelstein work for?
Michael Edelstein works for The Edelstein Company
What is Michael Edelstein's role at the current company?
Michael Edelstein's current role is President and Advisor | Entertainment | Tech | Monetizing Creativity.
What schools did Michael Edelstein attend?
Michael Edelstein attended Harvard Business School, Harvard Business School, Ucla.
What skills is Michael Edelstein known for?
Michael Edelstein has skills like Storyteller, Business Development, Producer, Media And Entertainment, Strategic M&a, Television, Content Strategy, Entertainment, Video Production.
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