Jim McCann is a successful entrepreneur, business leader, author, media personality and philanthropist whose passion is helping people deliver smiles. Jim’s belief in the universal need for social connections and interaction led to his founding of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, which he has grown into one of the world’s leading Floral and Gourmet Foods gifting companies.
Jim’s willingness to embrace new technologies that help people connect and express themselves, such as 800 phone numbers, the Internet, Mobile Commerce and Social Networking, often long before others, has enabled him to stay at the forefront of consumer and social trends. His strategy for growth includes an effective combination of birthing new businesses and making acquisitions of businesses and brands that resonate with customers as great sources for exceptional gifts. Jim has expanded his company’s gift offerings to become a leading player in the Gourmet Food and Gift Baskets business, including such iconic brands as: Harry & David®; Cheryl’s® Cookies; The Popcorn Factory®; Wolferman’s® and 1-800-Baskets.com®, among others. He has also steered the company into the emerging areas of content and media and his focus on customer engagement has enabled the organization to stake out an industry leading position in the fast evolving areas of Social and Mobile commerce, earning numerous awards for its initiatives in these exciting new business areas.
In addition to serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Jim is the non-executive chairman of the Board of Directors of Willis Towers Watson. He also serves as a director for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and International Game Technology PLC, as well as for several non-profit organizations.
Healthcare
M.T. Connolly’s Crusade Against Elder Abuse
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Business
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Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines, sheds light on key moments and mentors that have defined his approach to business and leadership.
AI
Vint Cerf’s Take on AI, The Metaverse, and Green Power
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carbon capture
Confessions Of A Climate Convert
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The Atlas Macroeconomic Update with Bob Diamond and Larry Kantor: April’24
Atlas Merchant Capital’s Founding Partner & CEO Bob Diamond and Operating Partner Larry Kantor are joined in conversation with Jim McCann, Founder & Chairman of 1-800-Flowers.com and Senior Advisor to Atlas, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. During this time the enjoyed an engaging discussion on Atlas’ macroeconomic outlook, produced in partnership with Worth Media Group.
Virtual Roundtables
The Atlas Macroeconomic Update with Bob Diamond and Larry Kantor
Join Bob Diamond, Larry Kantor & Jim McCann on April 11th to talk the macroeconomic outlook.
Conferences
Techonomy Climate NYC: Solutions That Scale
This in-person event in NYC focus on the business of fighting climate change bringing together climate experts, industry giants, entrepreneurs, and other leaders.
Conferences
Accelerate Health: Pioneering Solutions for a Healthier Society
On October 11th in Boston, Massachusetts, Accelerate Health will convene a group of health and life sciences innovators, payers, providers, pharmaceutical executives, and tech entrepreneurs for a day-long conversation about how technological advancements can accelerate progress toward a healthier society.
Conferences
Techonomy Climate 2023
Presented by Worth Media The climate crisis affects every corner of the world and presents unprecedented challenges. It also presents unprecedented opportunities for innovation and investment. Techonomy Climate surveyed the booming climate tech sector and highlighted companies making the most significant impact. This is where change happens.
