The Bleacher Report Mafia
6 people came through Bleacher Report and went on to found or lead other companies.
Bryan GoldbergFounderFounded Bustle Digital Group Consolidated digital media group TEGNA +2Ziarekenya SmithVisual DesignerFounded Techstars Ventures +1Grant ZinnAssociate ProducerFounded BeastcoastDave BensonSenior Manager, Special ProjectsFounded SuperQuickQuestionSam ParnellCTOFounded Distributed Media LABMatthew BerryDraft AnalystFounded FL Newsletter
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Bleacher Report mafia?
- The Bleacher Report mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Bleacher Report and went on to found or lead other companies, including Bustle Digital Group Consolidated digital media group TEGNA, Techstars Ventures, Beastcoast, SuperQuickQuestion, Distributed Media LAB.
- Who is in the Bleacher Report mafia?
- Notable members include Bryan Goldberg (Bustle Digital Group Consolidated digital media group TEGNA), Ziarekenya Smith (Techstars Ventures), Grant Zinn (Beastcoast), Dave Benson (SuperQuickQuestion), Sam Parnell (Distributed Media LAB), Matthew Berry (FL Newsletter).
- What companies did Bleacher Report alumni found?
- Companies founded by Bleacher Report alumni include Bustle Digital Group Consolidated digital media group TEGNA, Techstars Ventures, Beastcoast, SuperQuickQuestion, Distributed Media LAB, FL Newsletter.




