The Visionary Behind the Comeback: David McKillips on Reviving an Icon

30/07/2025 36 min Temporada 1 Episodio 44
The Visionary Behind the Comeback: David McKillips on Reviving an Icon

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What does it take to revive a legendary brand and lead with heart through crisis? In this episode of The Prosper Brief, Reilly Berk, Prosper Accelerator and CEO of Berk Enterprises, sits down with David McKillips, the visionary CEO behind the transformation of Chuck E. Cheese. David shares his journey of stepping into leadership just weeks before a global shutdown, navigating bankruptcy, and leading one of the boldest brand reinventions in family entertainment. From digital innovation and ghost kitchens to global expansion and arcade nostalgia, this conversation is filled with powerful lessons in resilience, creativity, and people-first leadership. If you are a founder, brand builder, or emerging leader, this is a story you will want to hear.  Join us at Prosper Accelerator by visiting prosperaccelerate.com

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