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Henry Blodget
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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 Jun 6, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
- Years in industry
- 17 years
Career
Co-Founder & CEO
Business Insider · 2007–2024
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
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