Thrillist is a leading men’s multi-platform lifestyle publication with over 3 million daily subscriptions in 21 localized markets in the U.S. and the UK. Since its launch in 2005, Lerer has overseen the growth of Thrillist's marketing, sales and business development efforts, as well as its expansion into ecommerce with the acquisition of members-only online retailer JackThreads.com, and the launch of localized deals platform Thrillist Rewards.
Lerer was among Crain’s “40 under 40" class of 2010, Entrepreneur magazine’s “Top 5 Entrepreneurs of the Year,” and Silicon Alley Insider’s “100 Coolest People in Tech” for the fifth year running. He's also been featured on the cover of AdWeek’s “Digital Hotshots” issue and the front page of The New York Times business section.
Lerer serves on the board of directors for the East River Development Alliance, a New York nonprofit organization, and is an associate member of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS). He is also the co-founder of Lerer Ventures, a New York-based angel fund that invests in media and technology.
YEC Global is an international mentorship program of the Young Entrepreneur Council, an invite-only nonprofit comprised of promising young entrepreneurs. Its goal is to promote and support young entrepreneurs around the world, as well as foster the thriving global entrepreneurial ecosystem by sending delegations to various countries around the world to lead in-person, peer-to-peer mentorship programs, creative sessions, panel discussions and business competitions. The program also offers one- to two-week internships at YEC member-owned companies.
Check Mashable tomorrow afternoon at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT), where Lerer will be answering questions from the audience live via video chat.