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KindredCast brings you news, views and insights from the world of media, technology and everything in between. Produced by and curated by Kindred Media and powered by global merchant and investment bank LionTree, the show features in-depth conversations with other industry leaders. You'll get the inside scoop on the dynamics driving media and tech, insights into the future and even some life lessons.
Covering the latest themes in media, tech, and everything in between, and learning from the people and companies that are shaping our future. From Kindred Media, this is Kinsider. Sign up for Take a Break with Kindred Media here (https://kindredmedia.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17ce3ba4512c829932e753b44&id=aefda936d1) Please read before listening (https://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices)
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Snap and Warner Music Chairman Michael Lynton on the Changing Face of Entertainment
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Michael Lynton has worn many hats, having served as CEO of Sony Entertainment and Sony Pictures as well as CEO of AOL Europe. Now, as the Chairman of both Snap, Inc. and Warner Music Group, he's in a unique position to understand how the consumer mindset is evolving. In this exclusive conversation with Alex Michael, LionTree's Co-Head of Growth, Mi…
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Media's Next Chapter with Malcolm Gladwell
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Join LionTree Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael as he dialogues with best-selling author, pundit and Pushkin Industries President and co-Founder Malcolm Gladwell - literally and figuratively one of the leading voices in the audio space. Hear the celebrated business thinker and intellectual contrarian opine on everything from why it’s smart for Pushkin…
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Take-Two Interactive's CEO Strauss Zelnick Hits His Stride
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In a conversation recorded in March, Managing Director of LionTree and co-founder of Griffin Gaming Partners Nick Tuosto and Take-Two Interactive Chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick catch up on a multitude of topics, from Strauss’s personal inspiration and management philosophy to the current state of the gaming industry. Find and rate KindredCast on …
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Turning Student Loans Into Non-Fungible Assets with Aspen Cherrito
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Kindred Media’s Laura Clinton goes to (NFT) school with Aspen Cherrito, a college student who used some of her student loans to gain a foothold in the world of crypto and collectible digital assets. If you’ve been waiting to dive into this topic, Aspen’s on-the-ground experience and insight is a welcome introduction. Follow her on twitter @aspeneth…
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GetYourGuide's Johannes Reck on the Travel Industry's Resurgence
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Join Howard Han, LionTree’s Head of Principal Investments & Merchant Banking, as he gets the lowdown on the travel industry’s post-Covid mojo from Johannes Reck, the co-Founder and CEO of GetYourGuide. In a world in which 50% of travel is still booked offline, GetYourGuide is driving the transformation to help globetrotters book one-of-a-kind exper…
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Tim Ferriss On Finding Success In The Uncomfortable Moments
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Join LionTree Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael as he sits down with author, investor and podcasting north star Tim Ferriss. Tim - the author of five #1 New York TImes/Wall Street Journal best-sellers (including “The 4-Hour Workweek”), investor in companies like Facebook, Uber, Twitter and many more, and chief cook and bottle washer of “The Tim Ferris…
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From the Messy Middle to the Near Future with Adobe's Scott Belsky
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Join LionTree Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael as he goes on a fantastic journey with multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, investor, author and creative executive Scott Belsky. Serving as the Chief Product Officer of Adobe’s Creative Cloud in the wake of the company’s 2012 acquisition of his start-up Behance, Scott shares his unique perspective on everythin…
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Aryeh Bourkoff joins Rick Kleiman on the Boardroom: Out of Office Podcast
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Aryeh joined Rich on his podcast, Out of Office, part of The Boardroom Podcast Network. Subscribe to Out of Office wherever you're listening to this podcast. Episode 58: Founder and CEO of LionTree LLC, Aryeh Bourkoff Aryeh Bourkoff is a high-profile investor who has decades of experience in company research media and telecommunications megadeals. …
Today, LionTree Chairman and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff and public markets lead Leslie Mallon discuss their expectations for 2022, reflected through the lens of Aryeh's year-end letter, "Unlock with Purpose," which can be read here (https://liontree.com/-/media/LTSaberTooth/YearEnd2021/LionTree-2021-Year-End-Letter-files/LionTree_YE_Letter_2021_vF.pdf).…
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Love What Matters Founder Colin Balfe on Telling Indelible Stories
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First-person storytelling platform Love What Matters is that rarest of media entities: a place where millions of people converge to experience life through the words of random strangers. Listen in as LWM Founder and Chief Content Officer Colin Balfe shares his touching origin story with Kindsider’s Chris Peterson, and discusses the company’s evolut…
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Irth CEO Kimberly Seals Allers on Improving Outcomes for Black and Brown Mothers
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Meet Kimberly Seals Allers, a journalist turned entrepreneur whose goal is to provide better birthing outcomes for black and brown women. As the Founder of Irth (“Birth” without the ‘b’ for bias), Kimberly has channeled her own delivery experience into a community site that enables new moms and doulas to provide candid reviews of their care provide…
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NFTs Made Easy (and Green!) With Zedge CEO Jonathan Reich
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Today, Kindred Media’s Olivia Bourkoff gets the lowdown from Jonathan Reich, the CEO of mobile media company Zedge. With over 35 million monthly users around the globe personalizing their devices via Zedge's creator-friendly platform, Jonathan shares how the company is setting its sights on a greener, frictionless NFT solution for the masses. Tune …
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A Lifetime of Learning with MasterClass’s David Rogier
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Today we conduct our very own MasterClass, as LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff sits down with the man who has created that expert learning platform, David Rogier. Hosting one-of-a-kind courses from the biggest names in their field - everyone from Bob Iger and Serena Williams to a new course from Hillary Clinton - MasterC…
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Fantasy Sports Upstart Sorare is Gamifying NFTs
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On today’s show, LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff checks in from Paris with Sorare co-Founder and CEO Nicolas Julia. Sorare, a start-up founded in 2018, has seen over $250 Million in sales this year, as football (aka soccer) fans flock to the platform to buy, sell and trade digital player cards and compete in the global …
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Putting College Within Reach For Everyone with Frank’s Charlie Javice
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Today, LionTree co-Head of Growth Alex Michael gets the inside scoop from Charlie Javice, the Founder & CEO of Frank, on her company’s recent acquisition by JP Morgan Chase. Javice, who now serves as Managing Director & Head of Student Solutions at JPMC, details the process of funding and selling her company, which aims to make college more accessi…
Today we go live to Boston to hobnob with Double Elvis, the company behind one of the most successful music podcasts out there, “Disgraceland,” and a slew of other content. Co-founders Jake Brennan - who created the hit series - and Brady Sadler, who serves as the company’s CEO, tell Kinsider’s Chris Peterson about their journey from the upstart sh…
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Monetizing the Highlight Reel with Sports Start-Up Buzzer
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Today, LionTree’s Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael sits down with Buzzer Founder and CEO, Bo Han. Sports start-up Buzzer’s mission is to monetize key moments and history-in-the-making plays -- the ones that keep hopeful fans glued to their couches for hours on end. Han says Buzzer is embracing the ‘look down’ 2-screen viewing experience in order to b…
When Stationhead CEO and Founder Ryan Star waxes rhapsodic about radio’s potential to create community, he isn’t just pitching his app -- he’s recounting his own journey as a successful rock star. And even though he boasts around 200,000 listeners a month on Spotify, his attention has been focused on his bustling social radio service. Stationhead h…
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Aryeh B. Bourkoff on 3 Things with Ric Elias
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Today, we're bringing you a bonus episode from the '3 Things' podcast, hosted by Ric Elias (Red Ventures). He recently interviewed Aryeh and we thought you'd enjoy the conversation. ---- Aryeh Bourkoff has been called "Media's Hottest Dealmaker." If you don't know him by name, you've definitely seen his work in the news - he's advised multi-billion…
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What’s at Stake in the New Space Race, with The Smithsonian’s Ellen Stofan
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Ellen Stofan, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Science and Research, makes a timely appearance on today’s show. With a storied career that includes serving as NASA’s Chief Scientist from 2013-2016, Ellen provides an insider’s perspective on the latest developments around private and public space exploration. As she tells LionTree Executive in …
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Waking a Sleeping Giant: Disney Veteran Ben Sherwood Sets His Sights on Youth Sports with MOJO
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Today, Ben Sherwood, the Founder and CEO of the youth sports focused start-up Mojo, sits for a conversation with LionTree's co-head of Growth and resident sports nut, Alex Michael. Ben brings a diverse resume to his latest company. From 2014-2019 he served as co-chair of Disney Media Networks and President of the Disney ABC television group. In add…
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Funding the Next Generation of Female Founders with Susan Lyne of BBG Ventures
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On today's show, BBG Ventures co-Founder and Managing Partner Susan Lyne speaks with LionTree & Kindred Media Executive in Residence Ariel Wengroff. BBGV is one of the most active investors in female-founded companies in the US. Susan's wealth of experience in the media and e-commerce space - which spans legendary New York City alt weekly the Villa…
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Punchbowl News: The Making of a Modern Media Brand
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Today, LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff is joined by Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman, two of the co-Founders of the recently launched political media brand Punchbowl News. Anna and Jake were co-authors of the must-read Politico Playbook before leaving to launch the business at the beginning of this year. Tune in to hear abo…
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Bonus: The Vaizey View with Aryeh B. Bourkoff and UN Special Climate Envoy Mark Carney
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Today, a bonus episode. LionTree and Kindred Media CEO and Founder Aryeh B. Bourkoff recently joined "The Vaizey View" host (and LionTree Executive In Residence) Lord Ed Vaizey for a crucial conversation with Mark Carney, who serves as the UN's Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance. In a far-ranging discourse, the trio discusses the financial…
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Earn Every Transaction with Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski
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Take a deep dive into Swedish FinTech unicorn Klarna, as the company’s CEO and Co-Founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski sits with LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to discuss their success. Klarna's 'buy now, pay later' model - bolstered by an ad in the big game - has seen massive growth during the pandemic, and they are laser foc…
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Dr. John Malone Joins Us For Our 100th Episode
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On the occasion of our 100th episode, we present the sort of conversation you can only hear on KindredCast. Dr. John Malone, the legendary businessman, philanthropist and conservationist, who serves as Chairman of Liberty Media, Liberty Broadband, and Liberty Global, sits down with LionTree Founder and CEO Aryeh Bourkoff for a comprehensive discuss…
Today, an episode long in the making: Barry Diller, Senior Executive and Chairman of IAC and Expedia, catches up with LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff. Their conversation touches on everything from the shifting political landscape and tech platform regulation to IAC’s resiliency throughout the pandemic. Listen until the …
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The Reboot with Aryeh Bourkoff and Ariel Wengroff
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On today’s show, a different kind of conversation. LionTree & Kindred Media Founder & CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff sits with LionTree Executive in Residence Ariel Wengroff for a fascinating dialogue that veers from Aryeh’s personal history and early career to his viewpoints on social media’s growing pains, philanthropy and the opportunities that face our …
In what has become an annual feature, LionTree & Kindred Media Founder & CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff and LionTree public markets lead Leslie Mallon discuss their expectations for the new year, reflecting on the insights from Aryeh’s year-end letter, which you can read here (https://www.liontree.com/yearendletter). Tune in to hear them discuss what’s on t…
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The Changing Face of the Art Market with Josh Baer and Jackie Reses
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Today’s show is a deep dive into art collecting. Joining LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff is Josh Baer - the art advisor whose Baer Faxt newsletter and recently launched “No Reserve” YouTube channel feature art market perspectives - and finance executive Jackie Reses, who has served as Square Capital and Square Financial Services lead executive for six …
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A New Vision For Sports Leagues with Athletes Unlimited CEO Jon Patricof
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On today’s show, Jon Patricof, CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited, speaks with LionTree’s Alex Michael about his young company’s success to date. Athletes Unlimited is a new take on the sports league, enabling elite competitors from underrepresented sports such as women’s softball and volleyball to compete more directly. The players also have…
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FinTech’s Pandemic Pivot with Cross River CEO Gilles Gade
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LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff hosts Cross River Bank Founder and CEO Gilles Gade for a discussion about banking’s FinTech-powered evolution, as well as their central role in bolstering businesses throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in to hear how Gade’s company, dubbed a “mitzvah-minded unicorn” by TechCrunch, has become the preeminent banking par…
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Bonus: Disrupting The Monopoly of Government with Tony Blair
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Tune in for a special episode of the Kindred Media podcast "The Vaizey View," hosted by Lord Ed Vaizey, as he is joined by LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. The trio discusses the transformational impact of technology on that stodgiest of legacy institutions, government. In the full episode of "The Vaizey View" Ed…
Recently appointed CEO of TrueFire Studios Owen Grover joins us today to talk about their industry-leading online guitar education platform, which boasts over 3 million learners. For touring musicians sidelined by the pandemic, TrueFire provides a rare new revenue stream. The conversation veers into a broader media discussion as Grover and Host Chr…
We chat with Moksha Fitzgibbons, the President at NTWRK (pronounced “Network”), a company often referred to as “Home Shopping Network for Gen Z.” Just 18 months old, the company provides celebrity-driven content and daily ‘drops’ of exclusive merch to a rabid consumer base eager to snatch up the coolest gear. Get a quick rundown on the day's bigges…
Down the coast from Silicon Valley there’s a burgeoning and, until now, under-covered tech renaissance. We check in with dot.LA’s co-Founder and CEO Sam Adams, who, along with his fellow co-Founder Spencer Rascoff (Co-Founder and former CEO of Zillow) are on a mission to elevate the SoCal tech and startup scene. Plus, how the NBA is getting it righ…
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Content’s Transformation With Verizon Media CEO Guru Gowrappan
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In the latest installment of LionTree Live, Verizon Media CEO Guru Gowrappan – whose top tier properties include Yahoo, HuffPo, TechCrunch and AOL among others – discusses the rapidly changing digital content and advertising space. As he tells LionTree’s public markets lead Leslie Mallon, Verizon Media, with a combined reach of over 900 million use…
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Whoop CEO Will Ahmed on Optimizing Performance and Detecting COVID-19
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Having raised north of $100 Million, Boston-based Whoop, a next generation wearables company, is quickly becoming the preferred optimization system for high caliber athletes and wellness advocates everywhere. And, as Founder and CEO Will Ahmed tells LionTree’s Alex Michael, the Whoop ecosystem is proving to be a reliable indicator of potential coro…
How is our prolonged quarantine impacting the growing AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) sectors? We get a crash course in the space; plus, building a new company during a crisis. If you want a quick rundown on the day's biggest media/tech stories, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, "Take a Break with Kindred Media" here (https://…
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Moving Beyond Life In Limbo with Aryeh B. Bourkoff
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In a candid interview, LionTree CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff surveys our current situation, considers what sort of leadership our moment demands and analyzes how Wall Street, Main Street and the people in the street are converging to create a new reality. Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredC…
Welcome to Kinsider, a new weekly podcast that dives into the biggest themes in media & tech with insights from the people inside the deals. Our first episode dives into recent m&a from major media companies in the podcast space. With players like Spotify, iHeartMedia, SiriusXM and more investing heavily, what does it mean for the audio wars? Be su…
In the last few years, major media companies have put more money into the podcast space. With players like Spotify, iHeartMedia, SiriusXM and more investing heavily, what does it mean for the audio wars?
Welcome to Kinsider, a new podcast that brings you behind the most important stories in media & tech, from Kindred Media and LionTree. On this weekly podcast, we’re going to break down the biggest stories of the week with the brightest minds in media & tech, the people that are moving their industries forward. Make sure you never miss an episode an…
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Finding The Heart In The Next Wave of Business with Forerunner’s Kirsten Green
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Tune in for an in-depth conversation between Forerunner Ventures Founder and Managing Director Kirsten Green and LionTree Executive in Residence Ariel Wengroff. Named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People and a Top 20 Venture Capitalist by the New York Times, Kirsten has invested in more than 80 companies and serves on the board of Forerunner p…
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Bonus: Debut of The Vaizey View with Ed Vaizey
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We're pleased to bring you the debut episode of a new series, "The Vaizey View." In it, LionTree Executive in Residence Ed Vaizey, a British MP from 2005-2019 who served as Prime Minister David Cameron's Tech Minister for six years, converses with tech analyst and pundit Benedict Evans - whom he describes as "a cross between Mary Meeker and a TED c…
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LionTree Live Webinar: The Digitization of Education
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Today we feature a webinar on the future of education, hosted by LionTree’s public markets lead Leslie Mallon. Her guests are two leaders in the digital learning arena: Dan Rosensweig, the President and CEO of Chegg and Dr. Paul LeBlanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University, who served as senior policy advisor to Under Secretary Ted Mitch…
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Professor Geoffrey West On The Fate of Cities and Corporations In Our New Normal
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Join us for a fascinating and far-ranging conversation between Professor Geoffrey West of the Santa Fe Institute and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff. Professor West, a theoretical physicist, is the author of “Scale: The Universal Laws of Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies.” They discuss an expansive array of topics as they view …
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A Digital Media Masterclass with J2’s Vivek Shah
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J2 Global CEO Vivek Shah - whose company reaches over 180 million people monthly via brands such as IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle and Speedtest, as well as a robust cloud services business - and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff conduct an MBA-worthy conversation about digital media best practices, and the new opportunities emerging in our challenging bus…
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Advertising’s New Outlook: A Webinar With MediaLink’s Michael Kassan
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How will the advertising industry weather the global pandemic? In order to address that question, LionTree’s Public Markets Lead Leslie Mallon enlists Michael Kassan, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of strategic advisory firm MediaLink, and his colleagues Andrea Redniss and JC Uva to discuss what’s on the horizon for the industry. And, if you’re look…
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A Message From Aryeh Bourkoff: Forward To Extraordinary
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Thoughts on the Crisis from LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
