Henry Blodget

Founder at Regenerator

Blodget is known for building Business Insider into a global digital media powerhouse and for his outspoken commentary on the economics of digital advertising and the challenges publishers face competing against Google and Facebook for ad revenue.

Thought LeaderNew York, New York, United States17+ years in industry

Last updated May 30, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Bio

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.

Previous Roles

Co-Founder & CEO

Business Insider (2007–2024)

Expertise

Digital Media MonetizationProgrammatic AdvertisingPublisher Revenue StrategyNative AdvertisingSubscription Business ModelsDigital Advertising EconomicsPlatform-Publisher DynamicsBranded Content

Education

BA, Yale University

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

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

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

Connections