HB
Henry Blodget
Thought Leader
Henry Blodget is the founder of Regenerator and the co-founder and former CEO of Business Insider (Insider Inc.), the digital business-news publisher he led from 2007 until stepping down as CEO. He is now an investor, advisor, and writer.
Last updated Oct 10, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
Role
Founder
Company
Regenerator
Based
New York, New York, United States
AI-drafted from public sources1 source cited
- Years in industry
- 17 years
Expertise & education
Expertise
Digital Media MonetizationProgrammatic AdvertisingPublisher Revenue StrategyNative AdvertisingSubscription Business ModelsDigital Advertising EconomicsPlatform-Publisher DynamicsBranded Content
Education
- BA, Yale University
Speaking topics
The future of digital media business modelsPublisher monetization in the age of the platform duopolySubscription vs. advertising revenue strategiesThe economics of digital journalismLessons from the dot-com boom and bust for today's tech industry
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Co-founded Business Insider in 2007 and grew it into one of the most-read digital news sites globally with over 100 million monthly unique visitors
- Negotiated the sale of Business Insider to Axel Springer for approximately $343 million in 2015, one of the largest digital media acquisitions of its era
- Rebranded Business Insider to Insider Inc. as part of a broader global expansion strategy under Axel Springer ownership
- Pioneered the hybrid ad-supported and subscription (Insider Premium) model for digital news publishers
Awards
Named to various digital media power lists by publications including Adweek and Digiday
Publications
- Regular contributor and editorial director at Insider (formerly Business Insider)
- Author of numerous widely-shared analyses on digital advertising economics and media industry trends