We’re launching in September
as an invite-only platform for policy insiders,
rising execs, and disruptive founders

Peter is a builder at the intersection of media, policy, and power. As a former executive at Politico, The Huffington Post, and The Economist Group, he’s helped shape how Washington and Wall Street consume information.

He was President of 1776, an incubator for startups in highly regulated industries, co-founded K Street Capital, and has advised a new wave of disruptive media brands.

Originally from West Virginia, he is also Board Chair of WAMU 88.5 and serves on the boards of the National Press Foundation and the Close Up Foundation.

An award-winning newsroom leader, Matt has shaped an entire generation’s experience with business news.

As Executive Editor of Business Insider, he built one of the most influential newsrooms in the world and helped define how ambitious professionals understand markets, tech, and leadership.

Originally from Nottingham, England, Matt was previously the US editor at Dow Jones-owned title Financial News. An American citizen, he lives in New York with his family.

Marc is a strategic operator with deep experience in driving high performance in management teams. He played key leadership roles at POLITICO and Procurated, where he scaled systems and partnerships that fueled high growth.

At upNEXT, Marc ensures operational precision as the platform scales content, partnerships, and user experiences.

Originally from Germany, Marc grew up in the Hudson Valley near West Point. He’s a proud New Yorker shaped by a lifelong love for the American dream.