Brendan Vaughan

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Editor In Chief at Fast Company

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Brendan Vaughan is the Editor in Chief of Fast Company, where he oversees all editorial platforms for the brand dedicated to business innovation. An alumnus of Syracuse University, his extensive career includes senior editorial positions at Business Insider, The Atlantic, and Penguin Random House, leading teams across digital media and book publishing.

Outside of his editorial leadership, Brendan is passionate about compelling storytelling, particularly narrative nonfiction and detailed oral histories of iconic technology companies. He is deeply engaged in his work, comparing major events like the "Most Innovative Companies" launch to the excitement of Christmas morning and actively represents his brand at SXSW.

Unique Fact: Before leading major media publications, he was an Executive Editor at Penguin Random House, acquiring and editing a diverse range of nonfiction books.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Confident & Optimistic

Decisive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Business Innovation
As Editor in Chief of Fast Company, he leads the brand's focus on innovation and impact, spearheading their annual "Most Innovative Companies" list.
Tech Industry Narratives
Shows a keen interest in the stories behind major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Reddit, sharing articles and oral histories about their origins and impact.
Digital Media Evolution
His career spans top digital brands like Business Insider, The Atlantic, and Medium, reflecting his adaptability and expertise in the ever-changing media landscape.

Media Appearances

Interview with Fast Company's Brendan Vaughan at Media Summit. Featured in YouTube

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At the forefront of business innovation with Fast Company Editor‑in‑Chief Brendan Vaughan. Featured in Press Profiles Podcast

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Brendan Vaughan, Editor in Chief at Fast Company Joins .... Featured in YouTube

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Work History

7-2022
Editor In Chief at Fast Company
1-2022 - 7-2022
Deputy Editor at Business Insider
7-2021 - 12-2021
Senior Editor (Contract) at The Atlantic
5-2019 - 4-2021
Editor in Chief, GEN at Medium
5-2016 - 3-2019
Executive Editor, Ballantine Bantam Dell at Penguin Random House

Education

Dual bachelor’s degrees from S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University

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Insights For Selling To Brendan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brendan is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brendan

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brendan move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Brendan take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Brendan

Personality Compatibility


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