Where does Martin Nisenholtz work?

Martin Nisenholtz is Venture Partner at FirstMark Capital.

What check size does Martin Nisenholtz write?

Martin Nisenholtz typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.

Where did Martin Nisenholtz go to school?

Martin Nisenholtz studied at University of Pennsylvania - The Annenberg School (Master's Degree, Communication, General); University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's Degree, Psychology and Sociology).

Martin Nisenholtz

Investor

Venture Partner at FirstMark Capital

New York, New York

Writes $250K – $10M checks · typically $5M

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207 people in our graph share verified history with Martin — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Martin: together at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

Martin: together at University of Pennsylvania

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About

Martin Nisenholtz is a Professor of the Practice of Digital Communication at Boston University. He previously held executive roles in digital media and marketing, including founding Ogilvy Interactive and New York Times Digital. He serves on the boards of Yellow Media and Postmedia, as well as early-stage companies Exelate and Realmatch.

Experience

Professor of the Practice of Digital CommunicationBoston Universitycurrent2015 — presentGreater Boston Area
FirstMark CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2014 — presentGreater New York City Area
Columbia University Graduate School of JournalismAdjunct Professor2012 — 2014
Harvard Kennedy School of GovernmentFellow2013Greater Boston Area
The New York Times CompanySenior Vice President, Digital Operations2005 — 2012Greater New York City Area
The New York Times CompanyChief Executive Officer, New York Times Digital1999 — 2005Greater New York City Area
The New York TimesPresident, New York Times Electronic Media1995 — 1999Greater New York City Area
Ameritech CorporationDirector of Content Strategy1994 — 1995Greater Chicago Area
Ogilvy & MatherFounder and President, The Interactive Marketing Group1983 — 1994Greater New York City Area
New York UniversityAssistant Professor and Research Scientist1979 — 1983Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Public Speaking4Strategic Planning2Digital Media72Digital Marketing17Digital Strategy60E-commerce12Content Strategy34Online Advertising21Strategy28Leadership5Management12Marketing5

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Social MediaSocial NetworkingBusiness TransformationNew MediaStrategic PartnershipsSocial Media Marketing

From Martin's professional profile.

Colleagues at FirstMark Capital

Adam Nelson

Partner at FirstMark Capital

Aman Kabeer

Investor at FirstMark Capital

Amish Jani

Founder and Partner at FirstMark Capital

Arjun Dundoo

Investor at FirstMark

Arnav Bimbhet

Partner at FirstMark Capital

Ben Winn

VP Communities & Content at FirstMark

Beth Viner

Partner & Head of Platform at FirstMark

Brian Kempner

General Partner at FirstMark Capital

Network2

Amish JaniScout

Founder and Partner at FirstMark Capital

Beth FerreiraScout

Investor at Salkantay Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Martin Nisenholtz?: Martin Nisenholtz is a Professor of the Practice of Digital Communication at Boston University. He previously held executive roles in digital media and marketing, including founding Ogilvy Interactive and New York Times Digital. He serves on the boards of Yellow Media and Postmedia, as well as early-stage companies Exelate and Realmatch.
Where does Martin Nisenholtz work?: Martin Nisenholtz is Venture Partner at FirstMark Capital.
What check size does Martin Nisenholtz write?: Martin Nisenholtz typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.
Where did Martin Nisenholtz go to school?: Martin Nisenholtz studied at University of Pennsylvania - The Annenberg School (Master's Degree, Communication, General); University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's Degree, Psychology and Sociology).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism3

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