About
Co-founder and general partner with 20 years of investment and operational experience in digital media, data, and technology. Previously served as president of Nielsen's US Media business and AOL's global advertising division, held CEO roles at AppNexus and other digital companies, and led strategic investing at major media firms resulting in notable investments including Google, Amazon, and Kayak.
Experience
- The 98General Partner and Co-Foundercurrent2022 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- Harvard Innovation LabsExpert in Residencecurrent2023 β presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Princeton UniversityMember, Leadership Council, School of Engineering and Applied Sciencecurrent2007 β presentPrinceton, New Jersey, United States
- CDWMember, Board of Directorscurrent2015 β presentVernon Hills, Illinois, United States
- Simpli.fiMember, Board of Directorscurrent2021 β presentFort Worth, Texas, United States
- CambriMember, Board of Directorscurrent2021 β presentHelsinki, Finland
- LoopMeData Advisory Board Membercurrent2019 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- Human Rights FirstMember, Board of Directorscurrent1999 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- EmeraldMember, Board of Directors2020 β 2026New York, NY
- TVisionAdvisory Board Member2018 β 2026New York, NY
- TaboolaMember, Board of Directors2021 β 2025New York, New York, United States
- IntertekNon-Executive Director, Board of Directors2021 β 2025London, England, United Kingdom
- IRIS.TVAdvisory Board Member2018 β 2024New York, NY
- VidMobStrategic Advisor2020 β 2022New York, New York, United States
- ResonateMember, Board of Directors2012 β 2022Reston, Virginia, United States
- Brilliant FriendsCo-Founder2018 β 2022New York, New York, United States
- OpenSlateMember, Board of Directors2018 β 2021New York, New York, United States
- adjust.comMember, GmbH Advisory Board2019 β 2021Berlin, Germany
- NielsenPresident, US Media2013 β 2018New York, New York, United States
- Batanga MediaMember, Board of Directors2009 β 2016Coral Gables, Florida, United States
- Berenson & CompanySenior Advisor2013 β 2015New York, New York, United States
- AppNexusExecutive Vice President, Corporate Development and Operations2012 β 2013New York, New York, United States
- INVISION, Inc.CEO2009 β 2012New York, New York and Herndon, Virginia, United States
- AOLPresident, Platform-A2008 β 2009Baltimore, Maryland and New York, New York, United States
- IABMember, Board of Directors and Executive Committee2008 β 2009New York, New York, United States
- Advertising.com, A Division of AOL PlatformsPresident2006 β 2008Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- AOLExecutive Vice President, Audience Business2004 β 2006Dulles, Virginia, United States
- AOLSenior Vice President, Strategic and Financial Planning1999 β 2004Dulles, Virginia, United States
- Kinko's, Inc.Member, Board of Directors2000 β 2003Santa Barbara, California, United States
- Arnold & PorterPartner1987 β 1999Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Herzog, Fox & NeemanForeign Associate1988 β 1989Tel Aviv, Israel
- U.S. Department of StateAttorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser1985 β 1987Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Skills & more
SaaS10Online Advertising99Sales13Mergers15Start-ups62E-commerce26Product Management34New Business Development17Digital Media82Strategic Partnerships99Lead Generation9SEM9
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Media BuyingBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentMarketingDirect ResponseAnalyticsAdvertisingTelevision ResearchStrategic PlanningStrategyManagementLanguages French
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Colleagues at The 98
Alex Collmer
Founder & Executive Chair, VidMob at The 98
Ameneh Atai
General Manager, Audience Measurement, Nielsen Media at The 98
Annette Rodriguez
Senior Advisor, MKH Capital Partners at The 98
Ashley Davis
Partner, S-3 Group at The 98
Beth Gostanian
VP, Product, Canto at The 98
Craig Forman
General Partner, NextNews Ventures at The 98
Deborah Stambaugh
Founder & CEO, Brave New World at The 98
Diane deCordova
Investor & Co-Founder, Adelaide Metrics at The 98
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Lynda Clarizio?
- Co-founder and general partner with 20 years of investment and operational experience in digital media, data, and technology. Previously served as president of Nielsen's US Media business and AOL's global advertising division, held CEO roles at AppNexus and other digital companies, and led strategic investing at major media firms resulting in notable investments including Google, Amazon, and Kayak.
- Where does Lynda Clarizio work?
- Lynda Clarizio is Co-Founder, General Partner at The 98.
- Where did Lynda Clarizio go to school?
- Lynda Clarizio studied at Harvard Law School (JD, 1985); Princeton University (AB, Public and International Affairs).
Same school
Also attended Harvard Law School246
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Also attended Princeton University776
Fabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ LabsRyan SheaCo-founder of Blockstack (Stacks)Dario AmodeiCo-founder & CEO of AnthropicFei-Fei LiCo-founder & CEO of World Labs; Sequoia Professor of Computer Science at StanfordCat WuInvestor at Index VenturesAndrewAdvisor at Clear Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Princeton University127
Dario AmodeiCo-founder & CEO of AnthropicFei-Fei LiCo-founder & CEO of World Labs; Sequoia Professor of Computer Science at StanfordRyan HaysBoard Member at CincyTechBrad FloraBacking expeditions into the futureManny StockmanManaging Partner at Osage University PartnersBrannon JonesPrincipal at AlleyCorp
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Also worked at Taboola5
Also worked at OpenSlate1
Also worked at AOL130
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