Thad McIlroy's exhaustive report on startups within the
publishing industry identified more than 1,300
publishing startups, mostly within the United States. These new ventures, designed to help authors, readers, and
publishers innovate and grow, provide
career opportunities for
publishing professionals and lessons for those seeking to launch new businesses that can actively reshape the
publishing world. In this
Publishing CareerBuilder, we'll explore the benefits of working for a startup within the field of
publishing, as well as lessons from young professionals who have launched their own ventures. We'll hear from
Thad McIlroy, Principal,
The Future of Publishing, on high-level findings from his report; GW MPS in
publishing alumni
Brittany Smith, Senior Editor,
Community.co, and
Amy Megill, Founder,
Editor Amy; and GW MPS in
publishing student
; Isabella Greene, Project Manager, Pubvendo; founder, AbiliTeam Consulting.
Moderators:
- Nicole Mintz, Director of Career Services, the George Washington University College of Professional Studies
- John W. Warren, Director and Professor, MPS in Publishing program, the George Washington University College of Professional Studies
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John Warren
Director and Associate Professor, MPS in Publishing
George Washington University
Alexandria
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