Andrew Russell
Chief Executive Officer at Escapist Media, Inc.
Profile
In addition to founding Trigger Media in 2011, InsideHook in 2012 and Host Committee in 2012, Andy Russell is an initial member and a partner of Pilot Group, Andy serves as CEO at Trigger Media, CEO at InsideHook and Chairman of Host Committee.
At Pilot Group, Andy’s responsibilities are focused on digital media investing.
Through Pilot Group and other investment vehicles, Andy has been involved with over 50 tech investments including DailyCandy, Thrillist, TastingTable, Ideal Bite, PureWow, Nerdist (formerly GeekChicDaily), Zynga, Betaworks, Business Insider, Moveable Ink, Silicon Alley Insider, SailThru, RapLeaf, Room77, Huddler, Spongecell, LiveRamp, HomeRun, Greatist, AdRoll and Bounce Exchange.
Prior to Pilot Group, Andy was the youngest Partner at East River Ventures at age 28, where he focused on the Digital Media investment practice from 1999 to 2003.
At the age of 26, Andy co-founded the world-renowned restaurant/nightclub MOOMBA, called “the hottest new restaurant in the universe” by New York Magazine in 1997, which he sold in 1999.
Andy began his professional career in 1993 as an investment banking analyst and later associate at Chemical Bank (JP Morgan Chase), in the acquisition finance group, financing LBO’s under Jimmy Lee.
He received his BA from Cornell University in 1993, and his MBA from Columbia University Business School in 1999.
Andy currently serves on the board of directors of TastingTable, PureWow, DailySecret (now Savoteur), and Treat House.
He is also a Digital Media Strategic Advisor to Condé Nast and Advisor to Ground Signal and IfOnly.
Andy also serves as Chairman to the New York chapter of BUILD, a board member of The Mount Sinai Child Behavioral Health and Science Center and a board member of DMA (Direct Marketing Association).
Andy previously served as a board member of Thrillist, DailyCandy, DailyWorth, Barrington Broadcasting, Double-O Radio, OTX, NAMG (now Scout Media), Ideal Bite and American Media.
Andrew Russell active positions
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Trigger Media Group LLC
Trigger Media Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Trigger Media Group LLC (Trigger Media Group) is a Venture Capital firm founded by Andrew Russell in July 2011. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-06-30 |
TDT Media, Inc.
TDT Media, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services TDT Media, Inc. engages in daily email publication of stories about dining out, cooking at home or recommendations for cocktails, wines and chefs. The company was founded by Geoff Bartakovics and John McDonald in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2003-04-30 |
Escapist Media, Inc.
Escapist Media, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Escapist Media, Inc. operates a digital lifestyle platform for men. It provides native solutions, custom content and video, event activation and other programs for premium and luxury men’s lifestyle brands. The company was founded by Jonathan Keidan and Andrew Russell on August 16, 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-08-31 |
UTW82 LLC
UTW82 LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services UTW82 LLC is an American company that provides a white-label community platform designed to ignite collaboration and drive meaningful engagement. The empact platform empowers communities by focusing on the unique perspective of each individual and rewarding positive contribution. The platform is accessible through both desktop and iOS or Android app, and it allows users to build their community in a matter of hours. The platform offers customizable channels for community-wide challenges, information sharing, and key topics of conversation pertinent to the community's mission. It also provides virtual conference rooms built around specific goals, initiatives, or events, a searchable library of all file types, and internal messaging for members to connect one-on-one or collaborate in private group discussions. Empact is a proud partner of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Climate Change, and it strives to license its collaboration software to organizations whose work advances the UN 2030 goals. Empact partners include both for-profit and non-for-profit ventures, the latter of which is supported by Empact for Good, its 501(c)(3) division. The private company was founded by Andrew Russell. | Founder | 2017-06-30 |
Fevo, Inc.
Fevo, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Fevo, Inc. engages in the operation and development of a ticketing platform. It offers ticketing system for attending live events, for sporting events, for music events, and for theaters. The company was founded by Felix Lung, Ari Daie, and Andy Russell and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | 2013-05-31 |
Build NYC Resource Corp.
Build NYC Resource Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Build NYC Resource Corp. is an economic development agency that assists organizations and exempt facilities in accessing debt through tax-exempt bond financing for real estate capital investments. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Chairman | 2015-08-31 |
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Director/Board Member | 2015-09-30 |
Huddler, Inc.
Huddler, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Huddler, Inc. provides digital media platform. It enables communities to grow with tools including social groups, buy/sell/trade systems, integrated photo galleries, product reviews, social media, WordPress integration, hosted software solution, custom sponsorship pages, tagging and community edited articles. The firm offers solutions for advertisers to create sites for brands. The company was founded by Daniel Gill and Ted Gill in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Private Equity Investor | 2006-12-31 |
Condé Nast Entertainment, Inc.
Condé Nast Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Condé Nast Entertainment, Inc. develops film, television, and premium digital video programming. The firm's portfolio include Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Brides, Self, GQ, GQ Style, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Wired, W, Golf Digest, Golf World, Teen Vogue, Ars Technica, The Scene, Pitchfork and Backchannel. The company was founded by Conde Montrose Nast and Pat Connolly in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consultant / Advisor | 2011-06-30 |
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Training of Andrew Russell
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
Cornell University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Private companies | 23 |
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Bluefly, Inc.
Bluefly, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Bluefly, Inc. operates as an Internet retailer of fashion merchandise and accessories in the United States. The firm offers designer, contemporary, and private label apparel and accessories through its off-price e-commerce websites: bluefly.com and belleandclive.com. The company was founded by Jonathan B. Morris and Eric Kenneth Seiff in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
DailyCandy LLC
DailyCandy LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services DailyCandy LLC owns and operates free daily e-mail newsletter and website. It offers shopping, dining and events for thirteen cities and weekly guides for kids, travel, and deals. The company was founded by Dany Levy in 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Trigger Media Group LLC
Trigger Media Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Trigger Media Group LLC (Trigger Media Group) is a Venture Capital firm founded by Andrew Russell in July 2011. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States. | Finance |
CDJE Treats LLC
CDJE Treats LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services CDJE Treats LLC operates as a restaurant which produces and sells treats. It offers handmade and ready-to-eat cereal derived food bars; frozen desserts, such as ice creams, chocolates, and cereal derived food bars; grain-based breakfast bars; and crispy rice and marshmallow treats. The company was founded in 2011 by Christopher Russell and Jennifer Russell and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Condé Nast Entertainment, Inc.
Condé Nast Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Condé Nast Entertainment, Inc. develops film, television, and premium digital video programming. The firm's portfolio include Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Brides, Self, GQ, GQ Style, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Wired, W, Golf Digest, Golf World, Teen Vogue, Ars Technica, The Scene, Pitchfork and Backchannel. The company was founded by Conde Montrose Nast and Pat Connolly in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The Pilot Group LLC
The Pilot Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Pilot Group LLC (The Pilot Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Ted Kubala, Robert W. Pittman and Mayo S. Stuntz. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
East River Ventures LLC
East River Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance East River Ventures LP is a New York City-based venture capital firm. | Finance |
Double O Radio LLC
Double O Radio LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Double O Radio LLC owns and operates radio stations. Its stations include WBKT, WCHN, WDLA, WDHI, WIYN, WKXZ, WWNU, WWNQ, KHKX and KMCM. The company was founded by Terry Bond, Mayo S. Stuntz, Paul M. McNicol, Robert B. Sherman and Charles R. Campbell on November 7, 2003 and is headquartered in Mount Pleasant, SC. | Consumer Services |
Worldwide Media Services Group, Inc.
Worldwide Media Services Group, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Worldwide Media Services Group, Inc. publishes celebrity journalism and health and fitness magazines. The firm manages 18 different digital sites including RadarOnline.com, OKmagazine.com, CountryWeekly.com, Shape.com, FitPregnancy.com, MensFitness.com, and MuscleandFitness.com. The company was founded by Arthur H. Kernin 1936 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
OTX Corp.
OTX Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services OTX Corp. provides online-based consumer research and consulting services. The firm offers market analysis, brand & advertising tracking, branding, advertising copy & campaign effectiveness testing, and advertising research services. It provides online-based research in cutting-edge products and analysis for the marketing, entertainment, and advertising communities. OTX has offices in New York City, Cincinnati, and London. The company was founded in 2000 by Shelley Zalis and is headquartered in Culver City, CA | Technology Services |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (Columbus, Ohio)
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (Columbus, Ohio) Major BanksFinance JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA operates as a commercial bank. It offers investment products including bank managed accounts and custody, personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. The company was is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Finance |
Huddler, Inc.
Huddler, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Huddler, Inc. provides digital media platform. It enables communities to grow with tools including social groups, buy/sell/trade systems, integrated photo galleries, product reviews, social media, WordPress integration, hosted software solution, custom sponsorship pages, tagging and community edited articles. The firm offers solutions for advertisers to create sites for brands. The company was founded by Daniel Gill and Ted Gill in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
DW Media LLC
DW Media LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services DW Media LLC provides online personal finance assistance for women. It offers a directory of financial advisors and business experts to help women at every life stage. The firm delivers advice across all areas of finance, career and entrepreneurship via daily email (sign up!) and website. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Commercial Services |
Wow Media Products, Inc.
Wow Media Products, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Wow Media Products, Inc. provides digital publication services. It operates as a digital media company that specializes in women’s lifestyle content. The firm covers everything from fashion and beauty to food, travel, home, tech, books and culture. Its editions include National, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Hamptons, Recipes, Money and Books, and Authors. The company was founded by Ryan Harwood on September 1, 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Build NYC Resource Corp.
Build NYC Resource Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Build NYC Resource Corp. is an economic development agency that assists organizations and exempt facilities in accessing debt through tax-exempt bond financing for real estate capital investments. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Commercial Services |
mMetro.com LLC
mMetro.com LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services mMetro.com LLC provides media and online advertising services. It operates a website which features men's lifestyle brands. The company was founded by Adam Rich, Benjamin Lerer and Jason Ross on October 12, 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
TDT Media, Inc.
TDT Media, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services TDT Media, Inc. engages in daily email publication of stories about dining out, cooking at home or recommendations for cocktails, wines and chefs. The company was founded by Geoff Bartakovics and John McDonald in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Fevo, Inc.
Fevo, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Fevo, Inc. engages in the operation and development of a ticketing platform. It offers ticketing system for attending live events, for sporting events, for music events, and for theaters. The company was founded by Felix Lung, Ari Daie, and Andy Russell and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Thrillist Media Group, Inc.
Thrillist Media Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Thrillist Media Group, Inc. provides online retail services. Its network consists of three brands food, drink, and travel property brands: Thrillist, tech-meets-lifestyle site Supercrompressor, and style destination JackThreads. The company was founded by Adam Rich and Benjamin Lerer in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Escapist Media, Inc.
Escapist Media, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Escapist Media, Inc. operates a digital lifestyle platform for men. It provides native solutions, custom content and video, event activation and other programs for premium and luxury men’s lifestyle brands. The company was founded by Jonathan Keidan and Andrew Russell on August 16, 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Communications |
A360 Media LLC
A360 Media LLC Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Part of Accelerate360 LLC, A360 Media LLC is a media group that includes well-known brands in celebrity/entertainment, women's lifestyle, and men's active lifestyle. The company is based in Smyrna, GA. A360 Media was acquired by Accelerate360 LLC on August 21, 2020. The company engages millions of consumers monthly across multichannel platforms including digital, magazine, and social media channels. A360 Media serves the latest culture and content to more than 91 million fans and readers each month. The CEO of the company is David Parry. | Consumer Services |
UTW82 LLC
UTW82 LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services UTW82 LLC is an American company that provides a white-label community platform designed to ignite collaboration and drive meaningful engagement. The empact platform empowers communities by focusing on the unique perspective of each individual and rewarding positive contribution. The platform is accessible through both desktop and iOS or Android app, and it allows users to build their community in a matter of hours. The platform offers customizable channels for community-wide challenges, information sharing, and key topics of conversation pertinent to the community's mission. It also provides virtual conference rooms built around specific goals, initiatives, or events, a searchable library of all file types, and internal messaging for members to connect one-on-one or collaborate in private group discussions. Empact is a proud partner of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Climate Change, and it strives to license its collaboration software to organizations whose work advances the UN 2030 goals. Empact partners include both for-profit and non-for-profit ventures, the latter of which is supported by Empact for Good, its 501(c)(3) division. The private company was founded by Andrew Russell. | Technology Services |
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