John Battelle — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder of 7+ companies, including DOC, Recount Media, and Battelle Media.
Co-Founder, EP at DOC since 2024.
Known for his work with Wired.
Investor in approximately 35 seed or Series A companies in media, technology, and data.
Senior Fellow at the Burnes Center and Professor of Practice at Northeastern University since 2023.
Author of books.
Serves on the boards of LiveRamp, Sovrn, and UC Berkeley Journalism.

Biography

John Battelle is a seasoned entrepreneur and media executive, recognized for founding over seven companies throughout his career. He currently serves as Co-Founder and Executive Producer at DOC, a role he has held since 2024. His entrepreneurial ventures include Recount Media and Battelle Media, and he is widely known for his association with Wired.