A Conversation with Media Tycoon and Investor Eric Hippeau

With deep roots in media, Eric Hippeau has established himself as a leading venture and growth stage investor. Eric’s experience is highlighted by roles such as Chairman and CEO of Ziff-Davis, CEO of the Huffington Post, Managing Partner of SoftBank Capital, Co-Founder of NowThis News, and most recently Co-Founder and Partner at Lerer Hippeau Ventures. We sat down with Eric to discuss the growth company investing landscape, trends in retail and media, and areas of the economy that are exciting for investors going forward.