Kenneth Lerer
Chairman bij LERER HIPPEAU ACQUISITION CORP.
Profiel
Kenneth B.
Lerer is the founder of NowThis Media, Inc. (2012), CasaHop, Inc. (2012), TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. (2005), and Lerer Hippeau (2010).
He is also the founder of The Equity Alliance Advisors LLC.
Mr. Lerer's current job(s) include Chairman-Emeritus at The Public Theater, Chairman at Mauritius Australia Pty Ltd., Chairman at Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc., Chairman at Lerer Hippeau Acquisition Corp., Director at Bank Street College of Education, Director at Business Insider, Inc., Director at Association To Benefit Children, Inc., Director at The Crypt Holdings, Inc., Director at Group Nine Media, Inc., Independent Director at Blade Air Mobility, Inc., and Managing Member at Lerer Hippeau Ventures Management LLC.
Mr. Lerer's former job(s) include Vice Chairman at Sportsrocket, Inc., Vice Chairman at Betaworks Studio LLC, Executive Chairman at BuzzFeed, Inc. (New York) (2008-2019), Director at Rebel Mouse, Inc., Independent Director at Viacom, Inc. (2016-2018), Director at Newsle, Inc., Independent Director at Experience Investment Corp., and Founding Partner at Robinson Lerer & Montgomery LLC.
He was also an Executive Vice President at AOL Time Warner, Inc. (2000-2002).
Mr. Lerer is also the founder of The Equity Alliance Advisors LLC.
Actieve functies van Kenneth Lerer
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| LERER HIPPEAU ACQUISITION CORP. | Chairman | 12-01-2021 |
| BLADE AIR MOBILITY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 21-05-2021 |
| Lerer Hippeau Ventures Management LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01-01-2010 |
The Crypt Holdings, Inc.
 The Crypt Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Crypt Holdings, Inc. operates an online scary video content brand uniting fans around a character universe of horror icons. The company was founded by Jack Davis and Eli Roth and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc.
 Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. provides transport information services through online. It specializes in technology, customer experience, crowdsourced aviation and startups services. The company was founded by Steve Martocci and Robert S. Wiesenthal and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chairman | - |
Group Nine Media, Inc.
 Group Nine Media, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Group Nine Media, Inc. operates software platform for advertising and promoting brands. Its brands include The Dodo, a social video platform; NowThis, a video news publisher on social networking site; Thrillist, the digital brand in food, drink, travel & entertainment; Seeker, a subscription based channel on online video platform. The company was founded by Benjamin Lerer in October 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 01-12-2016 |
Business Insider, Inc.
 Business Insider, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Business Insider, Inc. operates a business news website that publishes real-time news, analysis and original commentary. It publishes business information in financial, media, technology, and other industry verticals across blogs: Clusterstock, Silicon Alley Insider, the War Room, and the Wire and Law Review. The company was founded by Dwight A. Merriman, Kevin P. Ryan and Henry Blodget in May 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Mauritius Australia Pty Ltd.
 Mauritius Australia Pty Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Vocus Group Ltd., Mauritius Australia Pty Ltd. provides telecommunication and Internet services. The private company is based in Melbourne, Australia. Mauritius Australia was acquired by M2 Group Pty Ltd., part of Vocus Group Ltd. from February 24, 2016 on May 01, 2013 for $212.31 million. | Chairman | - |
The Public Theater
 The Public Theater Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Public Theater produces and performs plays, musicals and classics. It offers tickets through online for its customers. The company was founded by Joseph Papp in 1954 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Beursgenoteerde bedrijven | 1 |
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| BLADE AIR MOBILITY, INC. | Transportation |
| Bedrijven in privébezit | 23 |
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Sportsrocket, Inc.
 Sportsrocket, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Sportsrocket, Inc. operates a video platform for video content management to sport fans. It offers live games and events, highlights, and shows. The company was founded by Brian T. Bedol in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
CasaHop, Inc.
 CasaHop, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services CasaHop, Inc. provides services for home swapping on the web. It provides resource for users, occasional vacations, weekend getaways and other trips. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Rebel Mouse, Inc.
 Rebel Mouse, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Rebel Mouse, Inc. engages in the provision of digital media marketing services. It offers UX and front end technology, distributed content, editorial tools, product design, traffic strategies, and data strategy. The company was founded by Paul Berry in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
| Robinson Lerer & Montgomery LLC | Commercial Services |
Viacom, Inc.
 Viacom, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Viacom, Inc. is a global entertainment content company, which connects with audiences through compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, applications, games, brands for consumer products, social media and other entertainment content. It operates business through Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments. The Media Networks segment provides entertainment content, services, and related branded products for consumers in targeted demographics attractive to advertisers, content distributors, and retailers. The Media Networks segment delivers advertising and marketing services under advanced marketing solutions portfolio. The company was founded by Sumner M. Redstone on May 3, 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.
 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. provides online commentary and news portal services. The firm’s website provides news and features on politics, business, entertainment, media, technology, comedy, sports, style, world, food, living, impact, education, and local events. It also provides information on green living, travel, health, arts, books, and games. The company was founded by Arianna Huffington, Jonah H. Peretti, and Kenneth B. Lerer in May 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
The Public Theater
The Public Theater Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Public Theater produces and performs plays, musicals and classics. It offers tickets through online for its customers. The company was founded by Joseph Papp in 1954 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Betaworks Studio LLC
 Betaworks Studio LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Betaworks Studio LLC builds and operates real time software, services and media distribution platform. It operates an online platform that offers media products. The firm's products include Digg, Dots, Bloglovin and Giphyt. The company was founded by John K. L. Borthwick and Andrew Weissman in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
BuzzFeed, Inc. (New York)
 BuzzFeed, Inc. (New York) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services BuzzFeed, Inc. operates as a social news and entertainment company. It offers an online service that keeps track in real-time and highlights new content. The firm provides information in the categories of culture, movies, music, television, celebrity, style, food, politics, business, sports, and science and technology. The company was founded by Jonah H. Peretti and John S. Johnson III in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Business Insider, Inc.
Business Insider, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Business Insider, Inc. operates a business news website that publishes real-time news, analysis and original commentary. It publishes business information in financial, media, technology, and other industry verticals across blogs: Clusterstock, Silicon Alley Insider, the War Room, and the Wire and Law Review. The company was founded by Dwight A. Merriman, Kevin P. Ryan and Henry Blodget in May 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Association To Benefit Children, Inc.
 Association To Benefit Children, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Association To Benefit Children, Inc. provides programs to help disadvantaged children and their families. The firm offers early childhood education, youth, mental, health and supportive housing programs. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
| AOL Time Warner, Inc. | Communications |
Lerer Hippeau
 Lerer Hippeau Investment ManagersFinance Lerer Hippeau (Lerer Hippeau) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Ken Lerer, Ben Lerer. The firm Headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Newsle, Inc.
 Newsle, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Newsle, Inc. operates an online web application that tracks people in the news. It tracks users' contacts in online newspapers, blogs, and other websites. The company was founded by Axel Hansen and Jonah Levy Varon in January 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Mauritius Australia Pty Ltd.
Mauritius Australia Pty Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Vocus Group Ltd., Mauritius Australia Pty Ltd. provides telecommunication and Internet services. The private company is based in Melbourne, Australia. Mauritius Australia was acquired by M2 Group Pty Ltd., part of Vocus Group Ltd. from February 24, 2016 on May 01, 2013 for $212.31 million. | Communications |
NowThis Media, Inc.
 NowThis Media, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services NowThis Media, Inc. provides news videos for social and mobile audiences. It distributes content through social media channels including Facebook and Twitter, and through distribution partnerships with Buzzfeed, MSN, Forbes, and Mashable. The company was founded by Eric C. Hippeau and Kenneth B. Lerer in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
| Lerer Hippeau Ventures Management LLC | |
The Crypt Holdings, Inc.
The Crypt Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Crypt Holdings, Inc. operates an online scary video content brand uniting fans around a character universe of horror icons. The company was founded by Jack Davis and Eli Roth and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc.
Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. provides transport information services through online. It specializes in technology, customer experience, crowdsourced aviation and startups services. The company was founded by Steve Martocci and Robert S. Wiesenthal and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Transportation |
Group Nine Media, Inc.
Group Nine Media, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Group Nine Media, Inc. operates software platform for advertising and promoting brands. Its brands include The Dodo, a social video platform; NowThis, a video news publisher on social networking site; Thrillist, the digital brand in food, drink, travel & entertainment; Seeker, a subscription based channel on online video platform. The company was founded by Benjamin Lerer in October 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Experience Investment Corp.
 Experience Investment Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Experience Investment Corp. is an acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on May 24, 2019 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Finance |
Lerer Hippeau Acquisition Corp.
 Lerer Hippeau Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Lerer Hippeau Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 12, 2021 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
The Equity Alliance Advisors LLC
 The Equity Alliance Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Equity Alliance Advisors LLC (The Equity Alliance) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Richard D. Parsons, Ronald S. Lauder, Kenneth Lerer, Benjamin Lerer, Eric Hippeau, Eric Zinterhofer, Scott Kapnick and Michael Novogratz. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
