
*Kevin Hart has taken over as CEO of his entertainment company, Hartbeat, following the departure of its previous CEO, CFO, and chief content officer after strategic disagreements.
The company recently laid off nearly 20 employees—about 25% of its workforce—amid industry-wide budget cuts. As the New York Post reports, Hartbeat’s challenges reflect the broader struggles of independent production companies in a shrinking Hollywood market. Hartbeat remains profitable despite these challenges, putting it in a better position than many of its peers.
We reported earlier that longtime Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran praised Hart for his business acumen and quick thinking. The comedian made a notable guest appearance on the 15th season of the reality show in 2022, leaving a lasting impression on the regular Sharks.
During an interview on the Sherri talk show, Corcoran described Hart as a “walking computer,” highlighting his ability to calculate numbers faster than fellow Shark Mark Cuban during intense negotiations.
“He was smarter than all the sharks put together,” Corcoran said, Market Realist reports.

“He’s a genius. Don’t underestimate this man. I have never met a smarter businessman in my life,” she added.
Hart called his “Shark Tank” experience “amazing” during an interview with ABC’s Christopher Willard.
“You’re looking at some of the most influential people in business today, and they not only have made successes for themselves throughout their career, you’re looking at a television show that’s been around for 13 seasons,” he said.
Hart said the best business advice he ever got was to “never try to be the smartest person in the room.”
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