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Mike Whalen

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CEO at Paragon Entertainment, LLC
📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Michael Whalen is the co-founder and CEO of Paragon Entertainment, a company he started after serving as CEO of Muvico Theaters. A visionary in the industry, he helped pioneer the luxury movie theater concept in the U. S. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and is described by peers as a respected leader and strong communicator.

Outside of work, Michael is a self-proclaimed "sports guy" and a New York Jets fan. He is passionate about creating affordable family memories, offering charity-driven summer movie programs for children. He emphasizes that his company is locally owned and operated, with deep roots in the communities it serves, particularly in Florida.

His business strategy is to find and renovate old theaters, a process he likens to the TV show "This Old House. "

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Luxury Cinema Experience
His career focus has been elevating the movie-going experience with amenities like zero-gravity recliners, dine-in service, and advanced sound and projection technology.
Entertainment Venue Development
His business model involves acquiring and retrofitting existing theaters into complete entertainment destinations that include bowling, arcades, and full-service restaurants and bars.
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Career

Work history

11-2009
CEO
Paragon Entertainment, LLC
1-2006 - 1-2010
President and CEO
Muvico Theaters, LLC
VP - Finance
SpeedChoice and People's Choice TV
Vice President
Sprint/People's Choice TV
Director - Media/Communications Group
Bank of Montreal
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Education
1983 - 1988
MBA
NYU Stern School of Business
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