Big Think's Newest Investor and Advisory Board Member: Tom Glocer, Former Thomson Reuters CEO
NEW YORK, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Think, an online content innovator leveraging multimedia tools to deliver smarter, faster, actionable learning for companies and individuals, is pleased to announce its latest investor: Tom Glocer, former Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Reuters, Director of Merck & Co., and a member of the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum. Joining the ranks of visionary venture capitalists Peter Thiel (Co-Founder Paypal, first investor in Facebook), David Frankel (Managing Partner, Founder Collective), Tom Scott (Co-Founder of Nantucket Nectars and Plum TV), Glocer's investment in Big Think is a landmark endorsement from a widely admired corporate influencer and expert in content creation.
"Big Think transforms individual and corporate learning with its actionable content centered on the key topics necessary for success in the knowledge economy," remarked Glocer. "I intend to play an active part in its continued success."
Along with his financial commitment, Glocer will also make a personal commitment to Big Think by joining its Advisory Board. As a member of the board, Glocer will contribute invaluable leadership advice and strategy, helping to further expand Big Think's position as the inimitable vanguard of the knowledge economy.
"We are delighted that a groundbreaking business and content development leader of Tom's stature is investing in Big Think's growing business," said Victoria Brown, CEO of Big Think. "As a member of our Advisory Board, Tom's superior vision and immeasurable experience will play a key role in guiding the future growth of our company."
About Big Think
Big Think is an online knowledge company that empowers both institutions and individuals to get smarter, faster with actionable guidance from the world's greatest mentors. Leveraging the wisdom found in its online expert forum — featuring over 3,000 influencers like President Jimmy Carter, Sir Richard Branson, and Stephen Hawking — Big Think creates multimedia professional and personal development courses (Big Think Edge) for success in the knowledge economy. Founded by Harvard University graduates Victoria Brown and Peter Hopkins, Big Think's multi-platform approach makes it an inimitable player in the technology and learning sectors, resulting in engaging partnerships with both Fortune 500 companies and Ivy League institutions. Big Think's influence and leadership is demonstrated by the over 21 million YouTube video views its content has received. www.bigthink.com
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