Susan Lyne
InvestorManaging Partner and Co-Founder at BBG Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $250K checks · typically $100K
About
Susan Lyne, with experience across magazines, television, e‑commerce and digital media, backs women founders who combine lived problem experience and operating skills for underserved groups like deskless workers and solopreneurs.
Susan Lyne @smlyne
Excited to be joining Symbium's board as they expand their partnership with California cities to transform vexing citizen-government interactions, clearing the way for climate and housing progress. #EnergyTransition #impactinvesting https://t.co/2JL5UR1FLf
Nov 29, 2023 · ♥ 13
Susan Lyne @smlyne
Kudos and thanks to BBGV’s @amberquinoa and @drewasilverman for the work that went into this report on funding underrepresented founders. Despite a lot of new funds and corporate commitments, progress is sloooow. #VentureCapital still has miles to go before we sleep. https://t.co/sNxWhbKLEo
Aug 22, 2023 · ♥ 12 · ⇄ 1
Susan Lyne @smlyne
As @GerwigGreta's Barbie breaks ground with biggest opening day of the year, here's a throwback to the ad that changed our perception of @Barbie: https://t.co/RctYfs5kbw
Jul 23, 2023 · ♥ 5
Invests in
Climate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechImpact & Social Good
Experience
- BBG VenturesManaging Partner & Co-Foundercurrent2014 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Gilt GroupeBoard Director2008 — 20162 Park Avenue, New York, NY
- Gilt GroupeChair2010 — 20122 Park Avenue, New York, NY
- Gilt GroupeCEO2008 — 20102 Park Avenue, NY, NY
- AOLCEO, Aol Brand Group2013 — 2014770 Broadway, New York, NY
- AOLBoard Director2009 — 2013
- Martha Stewart Living OmnimediaPresident and CEO2004 — 2008
- The Walt Disney CompanyPresident, ABC Entertainment2002 — 2004
- The Walt Disney CompanyEVP, ABC Entertainment, Movies and Miniseries1998 — 2002
- The Walt Disney CompanyEVP, Development and New Business1996 — 1998
- News CorporationEditor-in-Chief and Publication Director, Premiere Magazine1986 — 1995
- News CorporationManaging Editor, The Village Voice1978 — 1981
Skills & more
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Content ManagementSEOSocial Media MarketingSocial MediaEditorialIntegrated MarketingNew Business DevelopmentEntertainmentEmail MarketingOnline MarketingBloggingEarly-stage StartupsFrom Susan's professional profile.
Shared employers
Also worked at Gilt Groupe16
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Also worked at AOL91
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Also worked at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia6
Also worked at The Walt Disney Company74
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Deals · 5
GoPro, Inc.Board seat
via BBG Ventures · filed Mar 2026 · $50M raise
OCULOGX INC.Board seat
via BBG Ventures · filed Jul 2025 · $1M raise
Rebuild Health Management, Inc.Board seat
via BBG Ventures · filed Dec 2022 · $4.3M raise
Canela MediaBoard seat
via BBG Ventures · filed Jul 2022
Brit MediaBoard seat
via BBG Ventures · filed Dec 2017 · $20.2M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at BBG Ventures
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