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Philippe von Borries

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Founder at Refinery 29

New York, New York, United States

FoundedRefinery 29

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Bojan RadlovićunlockedPhilippe: together at Red Ventures (2020–2022)
×3Philippe: together at Red Ventures
×5Philippe: together at Concord Academy
×3Philippe: together at Lonely Planet

About

Philippe von Borries is CEO and Co-Founder of ESSPO. He previously co-founded Refinery29, overseeing its development into a global media brand, and served as President at Red Ventures, where he led Lonely Planet. He is based in Brooklyn.

Founder at Refinery 29

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Refinery 29's investors · 2

FloodgateMenlo Park · $500K – $5M checks · since 2019Lead Edge CapitalNew York · $50M – $400M checks · since 2019

Co-founders at Refinery 29

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Justin StefanoExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. ESSPOCEO, Co-Foundercurrent2025 — presentNew York, United States
  2. Red VenturesPresident2020 — 2023New York, New York, United States
  3. Lonely PlanetCEO, Lonely Planet (a Red Ventures Company)2020 — 2023New York, New York, United States
  4. Refinery29, Inc.Co-Founder & CEO2006 — 2019New York, NY

Skills & more

Digital Media72Entrepreneurship34Start-ups61Social Media Marketing65Social Media44Digital Strategy29Advertising19Business Model Innovation10Digital Marketing21New Business Development12Fashion30Integrated Marketing12
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Philippe von Borries?
Philippe von Borries is CEO and Co-Founder of ESSPO. He previously co-founded Refinery29, overseeing its development into a global media brand, and served as President at Red Ventures, where he led Lonely Planet. He is based in Brooklyn.
Where does Philippe von Borries work?
Philippe von Borries is Founder of Refinery 29.
What companies did Philippe von Borries found?
Philippe von Borries founded Refinery 29.
Where did Philippe von Borries go to school?
Philippe von Borries studied at Columbia University; Concord Academy.

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