Founder, Chief Executive, MGA Entertainment
As the founder and chief executive of MGA Entertainment, Isaac Larian leads one of the world’s largest and most successful privately held toy and entertainment companies. Since establishing the company in 1979, he has built MGA into a global powerhouse.
First job: Washing dishes at a coffee shop.
Favorite charity or cause: MGAE Cares, USC Keck School of Medicine, City of Hope, UCLA Hospital, and The Help Group.
Favorite book: “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell
Favorite pastime or hobby: Spending time with my grandchildren
Favorite restaurant for fun: Angelini
Favorite spot for business meetings: Cooking
Favorite quote: “Fortune favors the bold.”