Adam Hanft
InvestorOperating Partner at Shine Capital Β· Advisor at The March Group
Port Washington, New York, United States
About
Adam Hanft is the CEO of Hanft Ideas, working with companies, brands, and leaders on brand narrative development, trend identification, and strategy across industries including consumer packaged goods, biotech, fintech, AI, digital health, and cannabis. He serves on the boards of Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG), 1-800-Flowers (NASDAQ: FLWS), and Sensory-Cloud, an early-stage pharmaceutical company, and previously worked on Barack Obama's 2008 digital team and advised former Israeli prime minister Yair Lapid. He co-hosts the JOLTY podcast with Faith Popcorn, co-authored "Dictionary of the Future," and is an angel investor and co-founder of two wellness startups.
Experience
- Hanft IdeasChief Executive Officercurrent2010 β presentUnited States
- Shine CapitalOperating Partnercurrent2024 β present
- Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG)Member Board of Directorscurrent2010 β presentColumbus metropolitan area, Ohio, United States
- 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.Member Board of Directorscurrent2019 β present
- DIfferentDaySenior Marketing Advisorcurrent2026 β present
- The March GroupAdvisorcurrent2025 β present
- Inc. MagazineColumnistcurrent2023 β present
- GeoSureStrategic Advisorcurrent2015 β present
Skills & more
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Social MediaMarketingOnline AdvertisingCreative DirectionDigital MarketingNew MediaEntrepreneurshipMobile MarketingStrategyBrand ArchitectureBrandingSEMFrom Adam's professional profile.
Colleagues at Shine Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Adam Hanft?
- Adam Hanft is the CEO of Hanft Ideas, working with companies, brands, and leaders on brand narrative development, trend identification, and strategy across industries including consumer packaged goods, biotech, fintech, AI, digital health, and cannabis. He serves on the boards of Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG), 1-800-Flowers (NASDAQ: FLWS), and Sensory-Cloud, an early-stage pharmaceutical company, and previously worked on Barack Obama's 2008 digital team and advised former Israeli prime minister Yair Lapid. He co-hosts the JOLTY podcast with Faith Popcorn, co-authored "Dictionary of the Future," and is an angel investor and co-founder of two wellness startups.
- Where does Adam Hanft work?
- Adam Hanft is Operating Partner at Shine Capital.
- Where did Adam Hanft go to school?
- Adam Hanft studied at New York University (Bachelor's degree).
Same school
Also attended New York University501
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Shared employers
Also worked at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.2
Also worked at DIfferentDay1
Also worked at Inc. Magazine22
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