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1,328 | Merry Korn on Scaling, Exiting, and Building Businesses That Matter
Merry Korn is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, author, and advisor best known as the visionary founder of Pearl Interactive Network, Inc., one of the world’s most successful for-profit social enterprises.
For over two decades, Merry led Pearl Interactive Network with a people-first philosophy—creating over 1,300 jobs across 30 states for disabled veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities, and individuals in underserved communities. Her leadership proved that when employees feel valued, they deliver excellence, innovation, and lasting impact.
After scaling and successfully exiting Pearl Interactive Network, Merry now empowers others through speaking, advisory services, and thought leadership—helping business owners grow with purpose and professionals break free from career stagnation.
Her achievements have been recognized by Ernst & Young, NPR, and The United States Business Leadership Network, along with numerous honors including the Stevie Awards, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and Women in Business Awards.
Merry’s mission today is to inspire growth, transformation, and social impact—proving that purpose and profit can thrive together.
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Meet Merry
Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author and Advisor
Merry Korn is the visionary founder of Pearl Interactive Network, Inc., one of the world’s most successful for-profit social enterprise firms. After twenty years of pioneering innovation in social entrepreneurship, Merry now shares her expertise through nationally recognized content, speaking engagements, and advisory services for business owners seeking transformation and those ready to break free from career stagnation.
A Legacy of Purpose-Driven Success
Merry spent over two decades founding, growing, and ultimately selling Pearl Interactive Network, Inc., always guided by a commitment to creating opportunities for people facing barriers to employment. Under her leadership, the company achieved remarkable results:
• Scaled to over 1,300 employees across 30 states
• Delivered extraordinary customer experiences to major federal government contractors
• Created thousands of meaningful jobs for disabled veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities, and those in geographically challenged areas
• Maintained exceptional employee retention and satisfaction ratings
The Power of People-First Leadership
The cornerstone of Merry’s success has always been her people-first approach. She built Pearl Interactive Network as a national brick-and-mortar and virtual contact center that earned critical acclaim in the federal government market. By creating a caring environment with strong employee engagement, competitive benefits, and clear career pathways, Merry proved that happy, engage…
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