What could have been a crushing humiliation that put him off media entrepreneurship for life instead become a learning experience that spurred him forward. "Success and failure are two sides of the same coin," he now says, succinctly.

"Huffington Post ... will always be a cornerstone of AOL."

AOL has shifted to a "Content 365" strategy, launching new shows all year long. This year's video programming ranges from sharable short form content, to long-form programming (shows) - available on all screens from smartphones and tablets, to desktop, TV and over-the-top (OTT).