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Listen to the full episode where Don and the Audible Editors discuss various topics, including some outstanding audio content and Audible’s business wins. [37 minutes]
Listen to the full episode where Don and the Audible Editors discuss various topics, including some outstanding audio content and Audible’s business wins. [37 minutes]
Don’s Founding of Audible is a July 4, 2025 “Double Jeopardy” Clue
In 2014, Don gave the commencement address to graduates of Rutgers University—Newark. In his speech, Don shared how success can be achieved by working backwards from a vision of the possible. [18 min.]
In November 2024, Don was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, Class of 2024, alongside other noted New Jerseyans. [6 min.]
Inc. in September 2024 published an abridged version of Don Katz’s acceptance speech for his alumni award from New York University, in which he shared how the school helped him to forge his own path in media and storytelling. [4 min.]
Audible founder Don Katz sat down with Outside Magazine to talk about how "a love of words fueled his ambitions" initially as a journalist and author, and later as creator of what Outside called "one of the most successful tech and media startups of all time." [12 min.]
During a luncheon at Gotham Hall in Manhattan, New York University, Don’s undergraduate alma mater, honored Don with a 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for his success in the worlds of art, culture, and entertainment. [11 min. 15 secs.]
Don visited Montclair State University to speak to a full room of undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty members about transitioning from the writerly life to running a company, turning ideas into reality, and the importance of a broad education and strong teacher relationships. [1 hour]
In honor of Black History Month, employees throughout Audible, including Don, have been answering the following question: Who in Black History has most influenced your life and/or career, and in what ways? [4 min.]
Don, a graduate of New Trier Township High School, located outside Chicago, was named to the school’s Alumni Hall of Honor. [4 min.; 7 min. video]
New Jersey business publication ROI-NJ named Don to its Power List 2024 - Super 60 ranking of the most influential business people in the state. [1 min.]
Don sent the following message to Audible employees in December 2023, honoring the passing of longtime Newark business leader and real estate developer, Marc Berson. [1.5 min.]