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Justin Brainerd Smith

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Co-Founder & CEO at Semafor

New York, New York, United States

FoundedSemafor

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Before launching Semafor in 2022, he spent nearly a decade as chief executive of Bloomberg Media, and previously served as president of Atlantic Media Company and The Atlantic. His earlier career included leading The Week Publications and CFO.com, and a stint working on corporate strategy for the CEO of The Economist Group.

Co-Founder & CEO at Semafor

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Co-founders at Semafor

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Ben SmithCo-Founder & Editor-in-Chief

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Who is Justin Brainerd Smith?
Before launching Semafor in 2022, he spent nearly a decade as chief executive of Bloomberg Media, and previously served as president of Atlantic Media Company and The Atlantic. His earlier career included leading The Week Publications and CFO.com, and a stint working on corporate strategy for the CEO of The Economist Group.
Where does Justin Brainerd Smith work?
Justin Brainerd Smith is Co-Founder & CEO of Semafor.
What companies did Justin Brainerd Smith found?
Justin Brainerd Smith founded Semafor.

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