Alyson Shontell — Email, Phone & Partners

Overview

Alyson Shontell is an American journalist and angel investor based in New York City. She is the Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer at Fortune magazine, a role she assumed in October 2021. Prior to joining Fortune, Shontell served as the Editor-in-Chief of Business Insider, where she played a pivotal role in the publication's growth and success. She began her career at Business Insider in 2008 as the company's sixth employee, initially as a sales planner before transitioning to the editorial team in 2010. During her tenure, she covered major technology companies such as Airbnb, Uber, Pinterest, Snap, Twitter, and Meta, and conducted interviews with influential figures across various industries. Under her leadership, Business Insider expanded its readership significantly and was acquired by Axel Springer in 2015. In addition to her editorial roles, Shontell has been involved in angel investing, focusing on early-stage technology companies. She has invested in several startups, including Dynamo, a venture-backed company, in November 2024. Shontell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Communications, Advertising, and Psychology from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications. She is also a member of the Newhouse Advisory Board at Syracuse University. Throughout her career, Shontell has been recognized for her contributions to journalism and business, including being named one of the top business journalists in the US and UK in 2023. She has also been a judge for the prestigious Gerald Loeb awards in business journalism. Shontell's investment philosophy centers on supporting innovative companies that have the potential to disrupt industries and create significant value. She leverages her extensive experience in media and technology to identify promising startups and provide strategic guidance to founders. Her investments reflect a commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the business world.

Investment Focus

Innovative business models
Scalable growth potential
Experienced founding teams
Clear market differentiation
Strong financial performance metrics

Portfolio Companies

Dynamo

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What sectors does Alyson Shontell invest in?

Alyson Shontell invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in New York, United States. Alyson Shontell is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.