“Do’t just do what everyone else is doing and think that’s going to be okay. Take risks, be a thought leader, and experiment. If you fail, sweep it under the rug, and go to the next experiment. When an experiment works, then you put money, time, and effort behind it. Don’t just see a success and pass it by.
” ― Adam Hirsch
Adam Hirsch, Cornell '04, has over ten years of experience in digital practices, operations and growth.
Most recently Adam served as Chief Digital Officer of Chideo (Charity + Video), a startup focused on entertainment and charity founded and led by Todd Wagner.
From 2012 – 2014, Adam was the executive vice president of emerging media and technology, where he oversaw knowledge management, operational strategies and the identification & execution of partnership opportunities, platforms and technologies on behalf of Edelman Digital's clients throughout the world.
Prior to joining Edelman, Adam was Chief Operating Officer of Mashable (2007-2012) where he was responsible for starting and growing the sales, marketing, business development and events teams. Adam was directly responsible for partnerships with CNN, USA Today and Yahoo! News as well as creating events like the Social Good Summit in partnership with the 92Y and UN Foundation, the Mashable Media Summit and Mashable Connect. In 2012, Adam served as the Chief Digital Officer for DoSomething.org, a nonprofit focused on teens and social change.
Press:
SkilledUp: He’s Got Digital Strategy Skills: Interview with Adam Hirsch