Jon Steinberg is a well-known American businessman and media executive recognized for his innovative approach to digital media and leadership. He developed an early interest in technology and participated in a summer internship at Walt Disney Imagineering. He graduated from Princeton University and also holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University.
Jon began his career at BuzzFeed in 2010, where he served as COO and President. He played a key role in developing the company's content marketing model, leading to significant growth.
In 2014, he became CEO of DailyMail.com North America, where he increased U.S. revenue and doubled direct advertising revenue. In 2016, he founded Cheddar Inc., a media company focused on tech news and culture. Cheddar gained recognition as one of Fast Company's “World’s Most Innovative Companies” in 2017. Jon served as CEO until 2019, when Cheddar was acquired, and he became president of the news division.
Jon is a sought-after speaker on digital media and innovation and advises The Skimm and Taboola. He also serves on the board of Bustle.com.
Since 2013, Jon has lived in the Upper East Side of New York City with his wife and children. His career is marked by a strong ability to leverage trends and drive business growth through digital transformation, continuing to influence the media landscape with his innovative ideas.
