John Darsie is the CEO of SALT, a global thought-leadership forum, and a Partner at SkyBridge, a multi-asset alternative investments firm. At SALT, he leads global strategy and programming, curating high-profile conferences that connect leaders across finance, technology, and policy. John also collaborates closely with SkyBridge Managing Partner Anthony Scaramucci on strategic growth initiatives and business development.
Before joining SkyBridge in 2015, John spent five years at T3, supporting its hedge fund and proprietary trading divisions and helping develop its investment research platform, T3 Live. He later served as a Director at Hightower, one of the leading Registered Investment Advisor firms in the U.S.
At BRIDGE Summit, John Darsie will share his insights on how global collaborations and strategic vision can drive lasting business impact in today’s investment landscape.
As the media landscape fragments and legacy funding models fall short, creators and investors seek smarter ways to align. Despite broader access to tools and audiences, many high-potential ventures go overlooked. A 2024 World Economic Forum–McKinsey report found global venture funding for fintech, media, and creator platforms fell 67%, from $92 billion in 2021 to $30 billion in 2023, highlighting the absence of forward-looking, coordinated capital. Could a curated platform connecting mission-driven media with values-aligned investment unlock new innovation and a more resilient media future?
Founder, Benzinga
Presidente del Gruppo Prisa, PRISA
Co-founder & CEO, African Women in Media; Associate Professor, Birmingham City University
Secretary General & Member of the Board of Trustees, Alwaleed Philanthropies; CEO, Rotana Media Group
Founder & Managing Director, Masters Collective
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