CNN was founded in 1980 by Ted Turner.

Who are CNN's co-founders?

CNN has one recorded founder, Ted Turner.

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Q: What happened to CNN's founders?

1 people who founded or worked at CNN went on to start 7 other companies, including Ted Turner (Turner Broadcasting System, Turner Entertainment and 5 more).

CNN was founded in 1980 in United States by Ted Turner. It is a Media & Entertainment company.

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CNN founders

Ted Turner

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What happened to CNN’s founders and alumni

7 companies

People who worked at or founded CNN and went on to start their own companies.

Ted Turner

7 founded

Turner Broadcasting System 1965 Turner Entertainment 1986 Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific 1989 Warner Bros. Discovery Argentina 1993 TV-6 1993 Turner Broadcasting System Europe 1993 WWE NXT 2010

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