Marc Booth is a veteran media and aviation industry executive, serving as the chairman and CEO of NetJets Europe from 2001 to 2009. Previously, Mr. Booth held various senior executive roles, including founding CEO of MTV Europe from 1986 to 1988 and founding CEO of Foxtel, a joint venture between News Corporation and Telstra, from 1994 to 1997. Booth was the CEO of BSkyB from 1997 to 1999, where he oversaw the launch of Sky Digital. He was a general partner of ePartners Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund managed by News Corp from 1999 to 2001. Booth worked for MTV Networks in the U.S. from 1980 to 1986 in a variety of capacities, culminating as VP of affiliate sales and marketing. 

Eric Scheidt, Director of the Entrepreneurship Program at Gunn, worked extensively with Mr. Booth in the summer of 2026 to formulate an impactful curriculum for our students. Through this work, Mr. Scheidt presented two questions to Mr. Booth - what would you want your own children to learn in this class and if you were looking to hire a student from this class what would you want them to know? The answer centered around preparing students for a world of AI and understanding what makes us human and different from what computers can do. Mr. Booth argued this is how students gain an advantage in a world of AI and Mr. Scheidt has not looked back as he is constantly building out the curriculum for our program to meet this challenge.

Allen Kovac is the founder of indie label, Better Noise Music and film division, Better Noise Films, which produced the wildly successful film about Motley Crue on Netflix called The Dirt. He’s managed a range of artists with over 40 years of experience, including Blondie, The Cranberries, the Bee Gees, and Motley Crue. Mr. Kovac was a Distinguished Entrepreneur in Residence during the spring of 2026 when he worked with students to bring a globally recognized rock band to campus for a spring concert. Students were exposed to all aspects of a live event such as marketing, selling tickets, event logistics, insurance requirements and so much more. 

Max Freeman '13 visited campus during the fall of 2025 to speak with students in the Center for Entrepreneurship about his journey to becoming Vice President of Sales for Ramp, a fintech company that has become the fastest growing startup in NYC history. Prior to visiting campus, Ramp announced that it had surpassed $1 billion in annualized revenue, and two months later, the company's valuation soared to $32 billion following a $300 million funding round.

When Freeman spoke to students, he noted that he would not be where he is today if it were not for Gunn. Alumni connections opened the door for him to become Ramps's first sales hire and his ability to further leverage the Gunn network - combined with his own hard work, commitment and grit - helped him to land his first clients.

"It all ties together to The Frederick Gunn School. I would have actually never ended up at Ramp had I not gone here," Freeman said when presenting to students in a special Entrepreneurship Seminar in November, 2025.

Glenn Hinderstein is a high-profile executive in the private aviation industry, known for his long-standing relationships within the entertainment and music sectors. He currently serves as the Founder and Principal of Glencoe Aviation Group, which operates in a strategic alliance with Leading Edge Aviation Solutions. Over his 30-year career, he has been involved in over $2.8 billion in aircraft transactions. Hinderstein shared with students his journey from the world of Entertainment to his true passion of private aviation.  

Stuart W. Hawley is the Managing Partner of Saugatuck Capital, a Connecticut-based private equity firm specializing in middle-market buyouts and recapitalizations, joined our classroom to teach students about the LBO world. Under his leadership, Saugatuck Capital has successfully managed a diverse portfolio including industrial leaders like APCT and Tulip Corporation. Notably, Hawley and his team were early-stage backers of the major retail chain Floor & Decor, showcasing the firm's ability to identify and scale high-growth consumer brands. He continues to lead Saugatuck Capital's mission of partnering with established management teams to drive long-term value and operational excellence - lessons that he brought to our classroom during the 2025-26 academic year.

Dr. Andrew Bazos is a prominent orthopedic surgeon and a pioneer in the field of event medicine, most widely recognized as the Founder and Chairman of CrowdRX. Under his leadership, the company has become a premier provider of on-site medical services for iconic global events and venues, including serving as the long-term Medical Director for Madison Square Garden and overseeing the "Main Hospital" for Burning Man. His extensive client roster includes professional sports organizations like the New York Yankees and the New York Rangers, as well as major events such as the US Open Tennis Championships and the Coachella music festival. By integrating his clinical expertise with large-scale logistics, Dr. Bazos has set the gold standard for spectator and athlete safety in high-density environments.