#1436 Elite Daily acquired this week. Founder is on Mixergy now.




Startup Stories - Mixergy show

Summary: We were about to hit publish on this interview with Gerard Adams, founder of Elite Daily, a blog that’s been called the “voice of Generation Y.” Then we heard that the company, was acquired again by Bustle, an online media company aimed at millennial women. This is the story of how Elite Daily was created and how much its previous sale to the Daily Mail’s parent company netted its founder. <p><a href="https://mixergy.com/interviews/elite-daily-with-gerard-adams/"><img src="https://mixergy.com/interviews/elite-daily-with-gerard-adams/?get-twitter-card=true&amp;" alt="" class="alignnone size-full"></a></p><p>Gerard Adams is the co-founder of Elite Daily, which sold to the Daily Mail in 2015 for $50 million.</p> <strong>Sponsored by</strong><br><p><a href="http://www.toptal.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">Toptal</a> – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to <a href="http://www.toptal.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">Toptal.com</a>. Get the best of the best right now.</p> <hr> <p><a href="http://www.acuityscheduling.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">Acuity Scheduling</a> – Acuity Scheduling helps businesses offer and manage their appointments online. With this tool, you’ll be able to automate your client bookings, cancellations, reminders &amp; even payments without sacrificing you soul. Plus, automated reminders and follow-ups eliminate your no-shows, and incentivize repeat bookings. Get an exclusive 45-day trial at <a href="http://www.acuityscheduling.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">AcuityScheduling.com/mixergy</a> </p> <p>More interviews -&gt; <a href="https://mixergy.com/moreint" target="_blank">https://mixergy.com/moreint</a><br> Rate this interview -&gt; <a href="https://mixergy.com/rateint" target="_blank">https://mixergy.com/rateint</a></p>