by : Priti Smile
Spin Master was founded in 1994 by two childhood friends, Ronnen Harary and Anton Rabie, and their classmate, Ben Varadi, soon after graduation from The University of Western Ontario's Richard Ivey School of Business.
The three founders have led and established Spin Master’s presence in the toy, game, entertainment franchise, and digital toy space. Fresh out of university, the entrepreneurs' first product was the Earth Buddy, funded with their own $10,000 investment. This initial success served as the springboard for Spin Master's entry into the toy business, receiving immediate success in big box retailers. Since then, the three have become a name stay in the industry, successfully bringing over 2,700 toys to market, resulting in over 110 Toy of the Year nominations.
The three founder's complementary skills have allowed for Spin Master's great and rapid success.
Ronnen’s focus is on children’s entertainment, leading to the production of unrivaled programming and global brands like PAW Patrol and Bakugan. As a leader of Spin Master’s entertainment division, Ronnen plays an integral role in developing new entertainment properties such as Abby Hatcher and the soon to launch, Mighty Express. Ronnen is passionate about forming partnerships and building relationships with domestic and international broadcasters to bring the magic of Spin Master to kids around the world. His latest venture includes bringing the famed PAW Patrol series to the big screen in 2021.
Spin Master was founded in 1994 by two childhood friends, Ronnen Harary and Anton Rabie, and their classmate, Ben Varadi, soon after graduation from The University of Western Ontario's Richard Ivey School of Business.
The three founders have led and established Spin Master’s presence in the toy, game, entertainment franchise, and digital toy space. Fresh out of university, the entrepreneurs' first product was the Earth Buddy, funded with their own $10,000 investment. This initial success served as the springboard for Spin Master's entry into the toy business, receiving immediate success in big box retailers. Since then, the three have become a name stay in the industry, successfully bringing over 2,700 toys to market, resulting in over 110 Toy of the Year nominations.
The three founder's complementary skills have allowed for Spin Master's great and rapid success.
Ronnen’s focus is on children’s entertainment, leading to the production of unrivaled programming and global brands like PAW Patrol and Bakugan. As a leader of Spin Master’s entertainment division, Ronnen plays an integral role in developing new entertainment properties such as Abby Hatcher and the soon to launch, Mighty Express. Ronnen is passionate about forming partnerships and building relationships with domestic and international broadcasters to bring the magic of Spin Master to kids around the world. His latest venture includes bringing the famed PAW Patrol series to the big screen in 2021.
Spin Master was founded in 1994 by two childhood friends, Ronnen Harary and Anton Rabie, and their classmate, Ben Varadi, soon after graduation from The University of Western Ontario's Richard Ivey School of Business.
The three founders have led and established Spin Master’s presence in the toy, game, entertainment franchise, and digital toy space. Fresh out of university, the entrepreneurs' first product was the Earth Buddy, funded with their own $10,000 investment. This initial success served as the springboard for Spin Master's entry into the toy business, receiving immediate success in big box retailers. Since then, the three have become a name stay in the industry, successfully bringing over 2,700 toys to market, resulting in over 110 Toy of the Year nominations.
The three founder's complementary skills have allowed for Spin Master's great and rapid success.
Ronnen’s focus is on children’s entertainment, leading to the production of unrivaled programming and global brands like PAW Patrol and Bakugan. As a leader of Spin Master’s entertainment division, Ronnen plays an integral role in developing new entertainment properties such as Abby Hatcher and the soon to launch, Mighty Express. Ronnen is passionate about forming partnerships and building relationships with domestic and international broadcasters to bring the magic of Spin Master to kids around the world. His latest venture includes bringing the famed PAW Patrol series to the big screen in 2021.
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