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The changing media landscape informs how tech founders and investors think about brand and communications. Tech innovations and business models affect how we package, consume and share news and what news channels are left. Some fundamentals stay the same. Communication remains an essential and core product function: when your story reflects your values and vision, you earn trust and the right audiences for your business. Our latest gathering cohosted with @emayhawk (@axios Communicators), @wchristinec, @tanyahayre, and @annawbarber convened our founders and investors with independent news creators and editors whose decisions shape what reaches audiences. We heard from former journalists building their own trusted brands as independent news creators Polina Pomplina (@ProfileRead), @zGuz (@coinage_media), @alexrkonrad (@UpstartsMediaCo), @EricNewcomer (Newcomer); and GenZ creator and @ProfGPod cohost @edels0n. They gave us a peek into the making of stories – what they say – and also how it’s funded and distributed, and how they make sure it's heard above the noise. We learned that it’s about getting the right views, not just the most views. And we got a peek into how platforms shape discovery and content with @tanyadua (@LinkedInNews) and @HelenTobin (@substack). We made ample room for conversation with a reception for founders (@chordcommerce, Composer, @niuralHQ, Pikl, @polimorphiccom, @Prepared_HQ, RobynAI, Sitch, VoyceMe, more) to meet comms leaders, investors and OG investor-news disruptors including @APompliano, @hblodget, @delaney, and @tseides. Thank you to our community for being so active with us! Photos by Amy Morse Photography