Kym mcnicholas
Capturing the True Essence of You
KYM BIO
From start ups, influencers and technology to sports, and more!
EMMY AWARD-WINNING Anchor/Reporter/Producer and Entrepreneur with 17 years of on-camera experience on national television and online. I helped to revolutionize the world of online video journalism as a pioneer of digital video content post dot.com boom and beyond. Through dedicated hard work and giving back to the communities in which I’ve reported on, I was also awarded the Governor's medallion for extraordinary service to the broadcast industry. My career has given me journalistic breadth ranging from local news to meteorology, sports and business with a focus on tech.
My tenure at Forbes solidified my beat in business and has developed me into an extremely well connected industry expert. My passion and expertise for the tech world has poised me for my most recent endeavors as an Executive Consultant to established industry leaders, Executive Advisor for Startups, On-air Career/ Technology Expert, Executive Director of the Extreme Tech Challenge ( www.extremtechchallenge.com ) and Entrepreneur as Founder/Chairman of Kymerview.
Highlights of my broadcasting career:
* I shook up the industry by helping to build five video departments for large influential publications that shaped the online video journalism industry.
* Journalist at Forbes Magazine, interviewing the who's who in tech, Hollywood, Capitol Hill, and sports: Facebook's Sean Parker and Sir Richard Branson to Jay Leno and Jerry Rice.
* Fox News Channel contributor Saturday mornings on “Forbes On Fox".
* First web-centric finance/tech focused female video reporter at forefront of emergence of online entertainment.
* First online video reporter accepted into Capital Press Corp in Sacramento.
* First Female Sports Director/Anchor/Reporter in San Francisco Bay Area
* First woman in SF Bay Area to host a racing show covering Nascar, IndyCar, and AMA Superbike
* First online technology video reporter at a traditional publication to receive an Emmy in NATAS, Northern California Chapter.
Extreme Tech Challenge
Executive Director & Emcee of the world's largest startup competition with Sir Richard Branson and other celebrity judges. More than 3,000 companies have applied over the last two years giving me the pulse of innovation globally.
CBS Tech2
Host of a weekly technology series on KPIX 5 in the San Francisco Bay Area. We feature the coolest tech companies in Silicon Valley. We take an innovative approach to capture these stories with a selfie stick and the iPhone's HD video camera.
Forbes
For nearly five years I wrote for the magazine, helped build the west coast video department from scratch and covered the latest in business in technology, entrepreneurship, innovation, the stock market, sports, and celebrities.
Profiles / Projects
Extreme Tech Challenge
Executive Director & Emcee
For the last two year's I've run the world's largest global startup competition in partnership with CES and Sir Richard Branson as our anchor judge. The top ten present live on stage at the world's largest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas. The top 3 go on to present to Sir Richard Branson.
KDOW Radio's "NewFocus On Innovation"
Host, weekly radio show sponsored by NewFocus Financial Group
I interview the who's who of innovation every Thursday at 2pm PT on the San Francisco Bay Area's #1 Business Information radio station, 1220AM, and the #1 streamed Business Information radio station in the U.S., kdow.biz.
Stats & Figures
We let the results speak for themselves.
2,500+
Online Videos
6,000
Hours of Live TV
4,500
Interviews
1,700
Live Segments Online
Portfolio
EMMY AWARD-WINNING INTERVIEW
My Passion
Emmy Award winning video interview with serial entrepreneur, Ido Leffler.
Media Portfolio
technology. entertainment. sports. influencers.
portfolio
Technology: Pandora's Tim Westergren
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Founder of the online radio network defends his turf with increasing competition.
Influencer: Nick Cannon
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Automotive: Ford
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Fox News: Forbes On Fox Contributor
Weekly segment on Saturday mornings
Each week while at Forbes Magazine, i would appear on Fox News Channel with insight on global issues and stock picks.
Forbes: After Hours Market Report
Daily Stock Market Update
What are the biggest movers after the market closes? And what will drive the market at the open next day?
Technology: Interview With SalesForce CEO Marc Benioff
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What one of Silicon Valley's most successful executives says will heal our society. Another Marc Benioff Interview HERE: https://youtu.be/PVJfVF6cpoQ
Celebrity: Nigel Lythgoe, So You Think You Can Dance
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The show's Executive Producer talks about how he fell into tap dancing and ultimately landed one of the most popular shows on television.
KRON 4: How To Handle Gender Bias In The Workplace
Advice for succeeding in the face of adversity.
As a career expert, I shared advice for anyone looking for inspiration.
CBS Tech 2: Office Crashers
Why people are flocking to work at one of the world's largest social networks.
I've crashed the officers of Twitter, Tinder and more. For more episodes, check out the Tech 2 Playlist HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt2BmRdh7tCz7aWREv7_V_pjXBcrbLqVt
Celebrity: Inside 50 Cent's Growing Empire
Forbes Video Network
Caught up with 50 cent at the world's largest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, CES
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Steve Jobs
IN THE PRESS
A sampling of press coverage and appearances.
Gallery
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SPORTS Gallery
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technology Gallery
Photos & videos from our travels.
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