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Eric Hippeau
Chief Executive Officer at
LERER HIPPEAU ACQUISITION CORP.
Profile
Eric C.
Hippeau is the founder of NowThis Media, Inc. (2012) as Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Mr. Hippeau was the founder of CasaHop, Inc. (2012) as Director.
Mr. Hippeau is also the founder of The Equity Alliance Advisors LLC.
Mr. Hippeau is currently the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Lerer Hippeau Acquisition Corp.
since 2021.
Mr. Hippeau is currently the Chairman at Rebel Mouse, Inc. Mr. Hippeau is currently a Director at Buddy Media, Inc. Mr. Hippeau is currently a Director at Opentrons Labworks, Inc. Mr. Hippeau is currently a Director at AXIOS Media, Inc. Mr. Hippeau is currently the Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau since 2011.
Former positions include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Ziff Davis, Inc. from 1993 to 2000.
Former position as Chief Executive Officer at ThumbPlay, Inc. Former positions include Chief Executive Officer at TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. from 2009 to 2011.
Former positions include Independent Director at Yahoo!, Inc. from 1996 to 2011.
Former positions include Independent Director at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC from 2011 to 2016.
Former position as Director at Goodmail Systems, Inc. Former position as Director at Odimo, Inc. Former position as Director at Danger, Inc. Former position as Director at Beliefnet, Inc. Former position as Director at Sheraton Madison Hotel.
Former position as Independent Director at Marriott International, Inc. Former position as Director at BuzzFeed, Inc. Former positions include Managing Partner at SoftBank Capital Partners LLC from 2000 to 2009.
Former position as Managing Member at Lerer Hippeau Ventures Management LLC.
Eric Hippeau active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LERER HIPPEAU ACQUISITION CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-01-11 |
Opentrons Labworks, Inc.
 Opentrons Labworks, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops pipetting robot technology solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
AXIOS Media, Inc.
 AXIOS Media, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Engages in publishing news | Director/Board Member | - |
Buddy Media, Inc.
 Buddy Media, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Develops applications for social media sites | Director/Board Member | - |
Rebel Mouse, Inc.
 Rebel Mouse, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Provides digital media marketing services | Chairman | - |
Lerer Hippeau
 Lerer Hippeau Investment ManagersFinance Lerer Ventures invest in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements. It also acts as a lead investor. | Private Equity Investor | 2009-12-31 |
The Equity Alliance Advisors LLC
 The Equity Alliance Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Equity Alliance invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Founder | - |
Former positions of Eric Hippeau
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC | Director/Board Member | 2016-09-22 |
Yahoo!, Inc.
 Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital media company that delivers personalized digital content and experiences across devices | Director/Board Member | 2011-03-31 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
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Yahoo!, Inc.
Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital media company that delivers personalized digital content and experiences across devices | Technology Services |
Marriott International, Inc.
 Marriott International, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates and franchises hotels and related lodging facilities | Consumer Services |
Ziff Davis, Inc. /Old/
 Ziff Davis, Inc. /Old/ Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Operates as a digital media company that produces and distributes content across multiple platforms & devices | Commercial Services |
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC
 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates luxury hotels & resorts | Consumer Services |
SoftBank Capital Partners LLC
 SoftBank Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance SoftBank Capital Partners seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of content, applications and technology-based services. It provides financing for seed, early and later stage capital requirements. It takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
Goodmail Systems, Inc.
 Goodmail Systems, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides email authentication and certification services to corporate email senders | Technology Services |
Odimo, Inc.
 Odimo, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a shell company with no operations | Finance |
Danger, Inc.
 Danger, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile internet platform which delivers voice, internet and messaging | Technology Services |
CasaHop, Inc.
 CasaHop, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides services for home swapping on the web | Technology Services |
Rebel Mouse, Inc.
Rebel Mouse, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Provides digital media marketing services | Commercial Services |
Beliefnet, Inc.
 Beliefnet, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides on-line religion and spiritual services | Technology Services |
ThumbPlay, Inc.
 ThumbPlay, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides mobile software solutions | Technology Services |
Sheraton Madison Hotel
 Sheraton Madison Hotel Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels & resorts | Consumer Services |
TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.
 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online commentary and news portal services | Technology Services |
Buddy Media, Inc.
Buddy Media, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Develops applications for social media sites | Commercial Services |
BuzzFeed, Inc. (New York)
 BuzzFeed, Inc. (New York) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital media company | Technology Services |
Lerer Hippeau
Lerer Hippeau Investment ManagersFinance Lerer Ventures invest in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements. It also acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
NowThis Media, Inc.
 NowThis Media, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides news videos for social and mobile audiences | Consumer Services |
Lerer Hippeau Ventures Management LLC
 Lerer Hippeau Ventures Management LLC Part of Lerer Hippeau, Lerer Hippeau Ventures Management LLC is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative startups. The company is category-agnostic and invest equally across the enterprise and consumer landscapes, leading Seed and Pre-Seed rounds. As operators, they give founders more of what they need and less of what is needed, helping them develop the right habits for long-term success. The company's community of funders and founders embody audacity, endurance, and winning mindset. The company is based in New York, NY. | |
Opentrons Labworks, Inc.
Opentrons Labworks, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops pipetting robot technology solutions | Health Technology |
AXIOS Media, Inc.
AXIOS Media, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Engages in publishing news | Consumer Services |
Lerer Hippeau Acquisition Corp.
 Lerer Hippeau Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
The Equity Alliance Advisors LLC
The Equity Alliance Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Equity Alliance invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
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