
Dan Bova
Entrepreneur Staff
Work Experience
Dan Bova began his 25-year career in media as a writer for the satire magazine Spy. He has served as editor-in-chief of Stuff and Maxim magazines, worked as a producer on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and currently writes, edits, and hosts podcasts, webinars and live events for Entrepreneur. He is also the writer of several books for curious kids, including This Day in History, Car and Driver's Trivia Zone, Road & Track Crew's Big & Fast Cars, The Big Little Book of Awesome Stuff, and the illustrated middle-grade reader Wendell the Werewolf. Dan was a syndicated humor columnist for Gannett Newspapers and co-wrote the horror/musical feature film Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead. At Entrepreneur, he specializes in profiling the people behind successful companies and brands and is particularly interested in learning and sharing how they tap into creativity to unlock big ideas and bring them into reality. Check out his new show, How Success Happens, which dives deep into the quest to do amazing things, available now on all podcast platforms.
Education
Dan earned his BA at New York University, majoring in film and television production at Tisch School of the Arts.
Bio
Dan Bova is the VP of Special Projects at Entrepreneur.com. He previously worked at Jimmy Kimmel Live, Maxim, and Spy magazine. His latest books for kids include This Day in History, Car and Driver's Trivia Zone, Road & Track Crew's Big & Fast Cars, The Big Little Book of Awesome Stuff, and Wendell the Werewolf.
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Latest
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'Be Confident When You Ask Someone For Money': Shaq Gives His Best Advice to Student Entrepreneurs
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'I Lost My Mind': Erin Andrews Explains What It's Like to Be in the Middle of the Taylor Swift Effect
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Recently Edited Content by Dan Bova
Setting the Standard — When Disaster Strikes, This Top Franchise Is Making a Difference
Servpro's success is built on a foundation of expertise, technology, and a commitment to helping franchisees thrive.
5 Founder-CEOs Come Together to Discuss the Realities of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and What It Takes to Succeed
In the first episode of The CEO Roundtable, five successful founder-CEOs have a candid conversation about their journeys, the struggles they have faced and what they've learned along the way.
Boxing Legend Canelo Álvarez Is Fighting for Another Title — The Undisputed Champion of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
The world champion boxer is pouring his passion into tequila-infused beverages that pack an authentic punch.
I Interviewed Jimmy Carter When I Was 26 Years Old. It Was Not My Finest Moment—And It Changed My Life.
How the former President taught me to be a better man (and manager).
The Army Was Tough, But Restaurants Made Her Cry — Lessons From the Drive-Thru From a Former KFC Exec
Former KFC Chief Operating Officer Monica Rothgery discusses the experiences that shaped her leadership book, "Lessons from the Drive-Thru."
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