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On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Jim Daily, CEO of OpenWeb.
In our discussion, MSG and Jim discuss:
— Jim’s journey from aspiring golf pro to global ad tech executive and CEO of OpenWeb
— Scaling Teads from a $10M startup to a $700M global business and lessons from hypergrowth
— The importance of hiring smarter people, empowering teams, and building disruptive products
— The shift from centralized platforms to decentralized publisher-owned communities
— AI disruption, the threat of “Google Zero,” and the future of traffic, monetization, and publisher sustainability
— The untapped value of comments, user engagement data, and potential AI data marketplaces
— Running global teams across multiple time zones and cultures
— Building sustainability for publishers through first-party engagement, distinct audience experiences, and vibrant communities
And more.
New episodes of The Community Exchange Podcast are released each week. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to get the latest right in your feed.
In our discussion, MSG and Jim discuss:
— Jim’s journey from aspiring golf pro to global ad tech executive and CEO of OpenWeb
— Scaling Teads from a $10M startup to a $700M global business and lessons from hypergrowth
— The importance of hiring smarter people, empowering teams, and building disruptive products
— The shift from centralized platforms to decentralized publisher-owned communities
— AI disruption, the threat of “Google Zero,” and the future of traffic, monetization, and publisher sustainability
— The untapped value of comments, user engagement data, and potential AI data marketplaces
— Running global teams across multiple time zones and cultures
— Building sustainability for publishers through first-party engagement, distinct audience experiences, and vibrant communities
And more.
New episodes of The Community Exchange Podcast are released each week. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to get the latest right in your feed.
Guest
Jim DailyChief Executive Officer, OpenWeb
Jim Daily is OpenWeb's Chief Executive Officer. Daily has a proven track record of driving business growth and innovation, having previously served as the North American CEO and Global President of Teads, where he scaled the team from zero to 300 employees, grew the North American business from $0 to $275 million in annual revenue, and secured major partnerships with leading publishers such as ESPN, Conde Nast, Washington Post and others. Most recently, he founded and served as CEO of LinksDAO, turning a passion for golf into an $11 million business in just 10 months. Daily will start at OpenWeb on April 1st, 2025.
Host
Matthew Scott Goldstein (MSG)Independent Analyst / Advisor / Consultant
