Venture Capitalist & Technology Startup Expert; Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau; Former CEO of HuffingtonPost
Eric Hippeau Biography
Eric Hippeau is a venture capitalist and managing partner at Lerer Hippeau, where he leads investments in consumer internet and technology startups. Hippeau's career includes serving as CEO at HuffingtonPost and AOL Small Business Group, where he scaled operations and implemented digital strategies. His experience highlights expertise in scaling technology ventures and entrepreneurship.
Hippeau has held board positions at companies including BuzzFeed, Vimeo, and Betaworks, as well as previous roles at Chegg and Thrillist. These positions reflect his ability to identify and support emerging technologies. Hippeau is recognized within New York City's technology sector and is a frequent speaker on startup funding, digital media, and market disruption. His practical experience navigating competitive business environments provides valuable insights for business leaders and innovators.
As a director at Lerer Hippeau, Hippeau continues to influence the venture capital industry, focusing on the development of technology companies. He has addressed challenges in digital media and advertising by promoting adaptive business models that support sustained growth. Hippeau's background offers audiences practical lessons on technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
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Eric Hippeau Videos
Discussion on SpaceX and IPO Market | Eric Hippeau
Eric Hippeau, Lerer Hippeau managing partner, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the massive backlog of IPOs, what he expects in 2026, AI...
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Eric Hippeau is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Eric Hippeau for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Eric Hippeau generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Eric Boles, Daymond John, Jelly Roll and Rocky Bleier. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Eric Hippeau for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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