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Stephanie Mehta
CEO & Chief Content Officer, Fast Company & Inc.
Stephanie Mehta is the CEO and Chief Content Officer of Mansueto Ventures, the parent company of Fast Company and Inc; two of the most influential platforms covering innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Previously, she served as Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company, where she led its transformation across print, digital, and live journalism.
Before joining Mansueto Ventures, Stephanie held senior editorial roles at Vanity Fair, Bloomberg Media, Fortune, and The Wall Street Journal, shaping conversations at the intersection of business, technology, and culture. She is the recipient of the New York Women in Communications Matrix Award and serves on the boards of the American Society of Magazine Editors and Airbel Impact Lab, the research arm of the International Rescue Committee.
At BRIDGE Summit, Stephanie’ll share real-world stories of how today’s most creative founders and executives are adapting to shifts in work, brand storytelling, and audience trust, and what it takes to build companies that stay relevant in a fast-changing world.
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Stephanie Mehtaat BRIDGE
- Media Panel 9 December 2:45 - 3:15PM
Longform’s Next Act
In a media environment dominated by sensationalism and short-form content, longform journalism has struggled to keep its grip. According to the 2025 Reuters Institute Digital News Report, 62 percent of online news consumers now prefer bite-sized updates. Yet platforms like YouTube and Substack show renewed demand for depth, with Substack alone reporting a fivefold rise in paid subscriptions since 2020. The question is no longer whether audiences have the attention for longform, but whether the industry is delivering it in ways that resonate. Publishers and creators are now reimagining longform for a global, digital-first audience, using new distribution models and partnerships to balance reach with resonance, and to define the next era of credible, enduring media.
Forum StageSpeakers
- Music Fireside 8 December 2:35 - 2:50PM
Bridging Cultures Through K-Pop
As President of HYBE x Geffen, Mitra Darab is leading one of the most ambitious cultural collaborations in modern music—bringing the precision and innovation of K-pop to a global audience. In this spotlight conversation, she reflects on her journey from working with icons like Madonna and Tom Petty to building HYBE America, where artistry meets global strategy. Through her lens, we explore how the HYBE model—rooted in creativity, discipline, and community—is redefining what it means to launch and sustain worldwide superstars.
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