He was Disney’s most junior employee when he rewrote the CEO’s op-ed. Now he’s a CEO, with advice for Gen Z: ‘Don’t really ask for permission’
Funko CEO Josh Simon’s first job was working under Disney’s Michael Eisner, where taking a risk taught him a career lesson he still carries today.
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# Summary Josh Simon, now CEO of collectibles company Funko, rose from a junior Disney employee under Michael Eisner to leadership by taking calculated risks, a career philosophy he attributes to rewording Eisner's op-ed early in his tenure. His trajectory from entry-level staff to CEO of a publicly traded collectibles manufacturer demonstrates how initiative and willingness to act without explicit permission can accelerate career advancement in the entertainment and consumer goods sectors.
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