How did Hasbro's former CEO Alan Hassenfeld support Spin Master in its early years?
Replied byRonnen Harary
Co-founder & Board Chair at Spin Master
Niche: Production
Revenue: Approx. $166 Million/month
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Started: 1994
He was the patriarch of the toy industry. When my business partner and I were twenty-five, he took our phone calls and gave us advice. He loved toys and wanted to support young people driving innovation, which ultimately brought more customers to the stores.
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