Alex Mather
Co-founder and CEO of The Athletic, a subscription-based sports publication known for its in-depth coverage and high-quality journalism.
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Jul 10, 2020 • 38min
20VC: The Future of Subscription Media, Why Startups Need To Stop Blaming Facebook and Google & How Founders Should Think Through Customer Acquisition Channel Dependencies with Alex Mather, Founder & CEO @ The Athletic
In this insightful chat, Alex Mather, Founder and CEO of The Athletic, discusses his transition from a pre-med background to leading a subscription-based sports media revolution. He shares lessons learned from scaling his team and evolving as a leader, influenced by becoming a parent. Alex reveals his approach to fundraising in 2016, the misconceptions investors have about media, and his vision for the future of the industry. He also addresses the competitive landscape, including platforms like Substack, and emphasizes the importance of authentic communication and innovative strategies.
Nov 22, 2019 • 1h 33min
E1003: The Athletic CEO & Co-founder Alex Mather is building a paid online sports media publication, shares insights on attracting investors in a seemingly dying industry, managing 500+ remote writers, creating interesting angles through unique coverage & more
Alex Mather, Co-founder and CEO of The Athletic, dives into the challenges of launching a paid sports publication in a seemingly dying industry. He shares insights on managing a large remote team of over 500 writers and transitioning from ad-based to subscription models. Mather discusses the impact of NHL and MLB coverage, scouting new talent from layoffs, and the role of sports gambling in America. Also covered are the effects of inflated media valuations and Apple's app store on digital content. It's a fascinating look at modern sports journalism!
