About
Ed Kopko is a veteran global business leader, media publisher, investor & author who’s built and advised companies across finance, tech, media, and innovation sectors. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he’s been involved in everything from raising capital and running engineering services to publishing and creating impact-driven media.
As CEO and Publisher of Bold Business, and CEO of Mercury Z, Ed fosters initiatives that bridge media, technology, and innovation. His book Project Bold Life encapsulates much of what he’s learned: how to turn challenges into opportunity, lead with integrity, and scale with purpose.
His mission is simple but bold: help individuals and organizations live more purposefully, grow sustainably, and make an outsized impact in their fields.
Experience
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CEO & Publisher – Bold Business (since ~2016)
Overseeing media, content, and technology operations; providing thought leadership; producing content platforms for leadership, innovation, business growth.
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CEO – Mercury Z (since ~2009)
Running an engineering/innovation services business, dealing with network design, infrastructure, systems projects across clients.
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Publisher / CEO – Chief Executive Magazine (1993–2009)
Led a leading business magazine & media company; built brand presence; helped shape thought leadership in executive circles.
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President & CEO – Butler International (earlier in career)
Managed engineering/technical service operations; grew business, facilitated acquisitions, managed significant operational scale.
Work Philosophy
With 30+ years steering global media, engineering, and finance ventures, I help organizations innovate fearlessly, lead with impact, and build legacies that matter.
