About
Sierra Tishgart founded Great Jones in 2018 and led the company through its acquisition by Meyer, continuing as CEO for two years following the sale. She currently works as an independent advisor and creative director, focusing on consumer, entertainment, and technology businesses.
Founder at Great Jones
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Co-founders at Great Jones
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Maddy MoelisFounder
Experience
- FreelanceIndependent Advisor & Creative Directorcurrent2025 — present
- MeyerExecutive Creative Director & CEO, Great Jones (Post-Acquisition)2023 — 2025
- Great JonesCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer2018 — 2025New York
- New York MagazineSenior Editor2012 — 2018New York, New York
- Teen VogueOnline Features Editor2011 — 2012New York, New York
Skills & more
JournalismEditorialPitchingEditingFact-checkingEntertainmentLifestyle FeaturesFashionBloggingMagazinesPop CultureSocial Media
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sierra Tishgart?
- Sierra Tishgart founded Great Jones in 2018 and led the company through its acquisition by Meyer, continuing as CEO for two years following the sale. She currently works as an independent advisor and creative director, focusing on consumer, entertainment, and technology businesses.
- Where does Sierra Tishgart work?
- Sierra Tishgart is Founder of Great Jones.
- What companies did Sierra Tishgart found?
- Sierra Tishgart founded Great Jones.
- Where did Sierra Tishgart go to school?
- Sierra Tishgart studied at Northwestern University (Bachelor's, Medill School of Journalism, Journalism, Gender Studies).
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