Lisa Napoli in conversation with Frank Buckley at Live Talks Los Angeles
Lisa Napoli discusses her book 'Up All Night,' detailing the accidental creation of CNN by Ted Turner and the intense startup culture of its early years.summaryCNN was not born from a journalistic mission but as a business experiment by Ted Turner to utilize newly available satellite technology after inheriting his father's billboard company.takeawayThe early CNN environment was characterized by a 'startup' mentality where young, low-paid employees (some earning $3/hour) worked in chaotic conditions, creating a culture of immense ownership and risk-taking.takeaway














