Optimism
Joseph Weissgold serves as the Chief Product Officer at Optimism, leading a 20+ person Platform team to enhance content accessibility for millions. As a Partner and Co-Founder at Olea Design, Joseph drives service design, strategy, and communications projects, while also holding significant roles in various organizations, including Independent Consultant and Head of Studio at Pardon Inc. Previously, Joseph acquired experience as CEO of After Community and Entrepreneur in Residence at Future Laboratories, focusing on end-of-life planning innovations. Joseph's academic involvement includes teaching design courses at Parsons School of Design, and a comprehensive educational background spans multiple institutions, culminating in an MFA in Products of Design.
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Optimism
Optimism is an inbox-first digital media company with brands that reach millions of Americans every day. Optimism's portfolio consists of more than a dozen publications spanning a wide variety of topics. While the subject matter may vary (from travel to learning to news) all of Optimism's brands are united by a singular mission: to build a brighter web. This mission carries through to each and every one of Optimism's brands, all of which at their core aim to be nourishing and uplifting to their readers. This promise has allowed Optimism to build a powerful audience of millions of engaged subscribers who have made a habit of starting their day with Optimism.