Neil Vogel

Neil Vogel is CEO of About.com (an IAC Company). Through its premium vertical brands Verywell, The Balance, and About.com, the Company helps millions of users answer questions, solve problems, and find inspiration on topics they deeply care about.

Neil also serves as Chairman of the Board of Recognition Media, which he co-found in 2004 and served as CEO through 2012. Recognition Media owns and produces awards shows and media properties including the Webby Awards, Internet Week, Netted, and The Telly Awards. Neil is also a Venture Partner at FirstMark Capital.

Prior to Recognition Media, Neil served as Chief Corporate Development Officer at Alloy Media + Marketing and Vice President in the Investment Banking group at Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co.

Neil received a B.S. in Finance from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.