Martin Nisenholtz
InvestorVenture Partner at FirstMark Capital
New York, New York
Writes $250K β $10M checks Β· typically $5M
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 β presentGreater Boston Area
- FirstMark CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2014 β presentGreater New York City Area
- Columbia University Graduate School of JournalismAdjunct Professor2012 β 2014
- Harvard Kennedy School of GovernmentFellow2013Greater Boston Area
- The New York Times CompanySenior Vice President, Digital Operations2005 β 2012Greater New York City Area
- The New York Times CompanyChief Executive Officer, New York Times Digital1999 β 2005Greater New York City Area
- The New York TimesPresident, New York Times Electronic Media1995 β 1999Greater New York City Area
- Ameritech CorporationDirector of Content Strategy1994 β 1995Greater Chicago Area
- Ogilvy & MatherFounder and President, The Interactive Marketing Group1983 β 1994Greater New York City Area
- New York UniversityAssistant Professor and Research Scientist1979 β 1983Greater New York City Area
Education
- University of Pennsylvania - The Annenberg SchoolMaster's Degree, Communication1977 β 1979
- University of PennsylvaniaBachelor's Degree, Psychology and Sociology1973 β 1977
Skills & more
Public Speaking4Strategic Planning2Digital Media72Digital Marketing17Digital Strategy60E-commerce12Content Strategy34Online Advertising21Strategy28Leadership5Management12Marketing5
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Social MediaSocial NetworkingBusiness TransformationNew MediaStrategic PartnershipsSocial Media MarketingFrom 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
Catherine Ulrich
Venture Partner at FirstMark
Network3
Amish JaniScout
Founder and Partner at FirstMark Capital
Beth FerreiraScout
Investor at Salkantay Ventures
Catherine UlrichScout
Venture Partner at FirstMark
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 β $10M.
Same school
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Also worked at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism2
Also worked at Harvard Kennedy School of Government36
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