Name: Axios’ Jim VandeHei on How to Build a Modern Media Company
Uploaded: 2025-06-26T00:00:00-5:00
Description: Jim VandeHei, founder of Axios and Politico, shares his insights on the evolution of the media industry, the importance of quality journalism, and the keys to building successful media businesses.

Jim VandeHei, founder of Axios and Politico, shares his insights on the evolution of the media industry, the importance of quality journalism, and the keys to building successful media businesses.

Axios’ Jim VandeHei on How to Build a Modern Media Company 

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"Axios’ Jim VandeHei on How to Build a Modern Media Company "

"Jim VandeHei is the founder of Axios and Politico – two companies that have emerged as household names in a crowded media landscape. He shares his insights on the evolution of the media industry, the importance of quality journalism, and the keys to building successful media businesses in this conversation with Tony Fratto, global head of corporate communications at Goldman Sachs.&nbsp;\r\nThis session was recorded on April 9, 2025.\r\n"

Jim VandeHei is the founder of Axios and Politico – two companies that have emerged as household names in a crowded media landscape. He shares his insights on the evolution of the media industry, the importance of quality journalism, and the keys to building successful media businesses in this conversation with Tony Fratto, global head of corporate communications at Goldman Sachs.&nbsp;
This session was recorded on April 9, 2025.

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