By Kurt Vonnegut 
Just like another ordinary young man, Ryan Kavanaugh dreamed of becoming significant in the entertainment industry. He worked hard to achieve his dreams. Through perseverance and hard work, he became one of the biggest names in this industry. Kavanaugh became a movie mogul. But how did he achieve such success? Let’s go ahead and find out.
Before Relativity Media
Before Relativity Media ever came in fruition, Ryan Kavanaugh was one of those struggling consultants for small venture capitalists. He started his venture capital firm, but he knew that he needed to do more. So in the late 90s, Kavanaugh tried to lend money from his father, but that did not happen. Still, he worked hard until finding a way to start Relativity Media.
Relativity Media – The Math in Making Movies
Ryan Kavanaugh developed a model designed to predict whether the film is going to be successful or not. This Monte Carlo model has helped Relativity reach the top of the food chain. During its first year, Kavanaugh was able to get a massive deal with Marvel Studios. Later on, other projects with huge companies followed. Sony, Warner Brothers, and Universal are just some of the names that Relativity has worked with.
Through the years, Relativity successfully produced, distributed, and structured financing for over 200 films. It generated over $17 billion in revenue as these movies became blockbuster hits. Then in 2013, the company entered the television industry. Kavanaugh also invested in sports management, digital content, tech, and biotech.
Moving On From Relativity
Relativity Media had its downfalls in 2015 and 2018. When the company filed for bankruptcy for the second time, Ryan Kavanaugh decided to leave the Hollywood scene for a while. But he recently announced his new company, Proxima. And this time, Kavanaugh is once again returning as a financier and producer.
According to Kavanaugh, he wanted to put the past behind. Admittedly, he knew that he did commit mistakes in the past and cannot change that anymore. But what he can do is change his future. His new company, Proxima, is going to be his fresh start. Relativity, on the other hand, has sold its assets to UltraV Group.
Just like other people in this business, Ryan Kavanaugh’s experience was not always rainbows and butterflies. He had ups and downs, but he never failed to believe that he could bring himself back up again. Despite it all, the movie mogul is staying positive. Everyone understands that he can make Proxima a considerable name in the industry too.