Peter Samuelson | From Blockbuster Films To Blockbuster Charities

The Lesson: The stereotype of the Hollywood producer is one of self-involvement, packed schedules, and rudeness. By definition however, producers know how to make things happen, and in the case of Peter Samuelson, that's involved 25 films, creating and raising over a billion dollars for 5 separate charities that work in children's hospitals and foster care organizations providing psycho-neuro-immunology, dream-making, and improving education outcomes.

Notable Excerpt: "He (Steven Spielberg) said, 'well if we're going to raise money, maybe I should give some money,' and I said, 'I think that'd be very good, you're the chairman so I think that'd be excellent thank you for suggesting that.' He said, 'what do you think I should give?' I said 'I have no idea. Furthermore if I had an idea, there's no way that I'm telling Steven Spielberg what he should give to charity.' He said 'You can't leave until you give me a number,' so it was like a face off."

The Guest: Holding an MA from Cambridge, Peter Samuelson is a prolific Hollywood Film Producer, Educator, Media Executive and Serial Social Impact Entrepreneur having created 5 major charities -  Starlight, Starbright World, First Star, AspireLabs, and Edar.  

In addition to producing 25 films, Peter continues to dedicate every day to fight for those less fortunate than others, specifically America's abused and neglected children. 

 

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