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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jeffrey_SkollJeffrey Skoll - Wikipedia

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   Jeffrey Stuart Skoll, OC (born January 16, 1965) [1] is a Canadian engineer, billionaire internet entrepreneur and film producer. He was the first president of eBay, eventually using the wealth this gave him to become a philanthropist, particularly through the Skoll Foundation, and his media company Participant Media.

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     Jeff Skoll - Welcome Remarks & Top 10 Social Entrepreneurship List - Skoll World Forum 2013

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     Good People Doing Good Things | Jeff Skoll | XPRIZE Insights

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     Meet Jeff Skoll

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3. skoll.org › about › meet-jeff-skollSkoll | Meet Jeff Skoll

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   Learn about Jeff Skoll, the founder of eBay and the Skoll Foundation, who is committed to creating a sustainable world of peace and prosperity. Explore his vision, achievements, and honors as a social entrepreneur and a leader in philanthropy.

4. www.forbes.com › profile › jeff-skollJeff Skoll - Forbes

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   5 days ago · Learn about Jeff Skoll's net worth, career, and philanthropy as the first president of eBay and the founder of Participant Media and Skoll Foundation. See his biography, education, awards, and quotes on Forbes.com.

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6. variety.com › 2024 › filmParticipant Shuts Down: Film Studio Behind Spotlight, Green Book

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   Apr 16, 2024 · By Matt Donnelly. Participant, the 20-year-old film and television production company whose mission was to inspire social justice and humanitarian action, is shutting down. Founder Jeff Skoll...

7. participant.com › aboutPushing culture and the industry forward since 2004 ...

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   Participant is a pioneer of socially conscious storytelling. Founded in 2004 by Chairman Jeff Skoll and under the leadership of CEO David Linde, Participant’s films have earned 86 Academy Award® nominations, including 2022’s historic triple nomination for FLEE, and 21 wins, including Best Picture for Green Book and Spotlight; Best ...

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   Who is Jeff Skoll?

   • "Billionaire Jeff Skoll joins Monumental Sports as minority investor". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 28, 2022. ^ Rainey, James (May 31, 2015). "Jeff Skoll Aims to Fix Participant's 'Broken' Parts". Variety. Retrieved November 23, 2020. ^ " 'ROMA' Producer, Billionaire Jeff Skoll Files for Divorce". The Blast. January 16, 2019.

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   Who is Mr Skoll?

   • Mr. Skoll has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Participant since its founding in 2004. The company, working with partners like DreamWorks, found critical and commercial success with movies like “The Help” (2011), focused on racial reconciliation, and “Spotlight” (2015), about a newspaper’s investigation into child abuse.

   Participant, Maker of Films With Social Conscience, Calls It Quits

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   What happened to Jeff Skoll?

   • When Variety broke the news Tuesday that billionaire Jeff Skoll ’s 20-year-old company will shut down — after fetching 21 Oscars and introducing a business model that prioritized social impact a bit more than profits – many in the industry were rattled.

   Hollywood Mourns Participant, the Oscar-Winning Studio that Wanted t…

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   Why did Jeff Skoll pull out of 'Promised Land'?

   • Matt Damon in a fracking drama (“Promised Land,” a 2012 Participant effort) has a hard time competing with “Avengers: Infinity War” in 3-D. On Tuesday, the company’s founder and financial lifeline, the eBay billionaire Jeff Skoll, pulled the plug — a decision based, at least in part, on the atrophying entertainment business.

   Participant, Maker of Films With Social Conscience, Calls It Quits

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9. www.nytimes.com › participant-jeff-skollParticipant, Maker of Films With Social Conscience, Calls It ...

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   Apr 16, 2024 · On Tuesday, the company’s founder and financial lifeline, the eBay billionaire Jeff Skoll, pulled the plug — a decision based, at least in part, on the atrophying entertainment business.

10. variety.com › 2024 › filmHollywood Mourns Participant, Studio that Wanted to Save the ...

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    Apr 19, 2024 · The Oscar-winning production company founded by billionaire Jeff Skoll will shut down after 20 years of making social impact films. Industry insiders and former employees express their sadness and gratitude for Participant's legacy and mission.