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Ben Lerer
Director at Vox Media
New York, New York
Overview
Ben Lerer is currently the Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau in New York, New York, where he has successfully invested in a variety of companies and sectors, including health services and social networks. Previously, he served as the CEO and Founder of Thrillist and Chief Executive Officer of Group Nine Media, showcasing a strong track record in digital media entrepreneurship and leadership.
Work Experience
Director
2022 - Current
Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau
2022
Board Member
2016
Chairman Of The Board
2010
Urban Upbound is dedicated to breaking cycles of poverty and other low-income neighborhoods.
Managing Partner
2010
Chief Executive Officer
2016 - 2022
Group Nine Media is a digital-first media company that boasts nearly 4 billion video views every month.
Raised $190,000,000.00 from Axel Springer, Warner Bros Discovery, Axel Springer Digital Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Warner Bros Discovery, SBNY, Warner Bros Discovery and Lerer Hippeau.
Board Member
2015 - 2022
Casper is a sleep startup that launches a comfortable mattress sold directly to consumers, eliminating commission-driven inflated prices.
Raised $339,700,000.00 from Gordon Whyte, New Enterprise Associates, IVP, Target, Sand Hill Angels, Parkway Venture Capital, Dani Reiss, Norwest Venture Partners and Alumni Ventures.
CEO and Founder
2005 - 2016
Education
BS
1999 - 2003