Hi, I'm Valerie Streit - Adjunct Professor at New York University
I thrive at the intersection of tech and media, innovating pragmatic solutions for partners and creators. My passion is enabling growth through technological disruption and fostering robust information ecosystems. I love building resilient teams and driving impact during periods of significant change.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Scaled Google's News Showcase globally, supporting a $1B investment in the news industry.
Pioneers foundational creator strategies and resources for millions of creators worldwide.
Can help organizations navigate platform growth, regulatory challenges, and AI adoption.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Digital Media Foundations
Began career at CNN Digital, focusing on audience experience and foundational media strategies.
✦ CNN
✦ Digital Media
YouTube Creator & Partner Ecosystems
Drove global creator strategies and partner development at YouTube, creating foundational resources and playbooks.
✦ YouTube
✦ Creator Economy
✦ Partner Development
Google Platform & Policy Leadership
Led large-scale initiatives at Google, including the News Showcase rollout and regulatory readiness for global products.
✦ News Showcase
✦ Regulatory Affairs
✦ Platform Scale
Academic & Industry Thought Leadership
Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor, sharing expertise and guiding future talent in tech and media.
✦ Academia
✦ Adjunct Professor
✦ NYU
💪🏻 Superpowers
Scaling Global Ecosystems
Mastering platform growth and partner enablement.
✦ Scaled Google's News Showcase rollout globally, supporting a $1B investment.
✦ Pioneered creator resources like the 'YouTube Creator Playbook', reaching millions.
✦ Managed teams of Solutions Consultants and Partner Engineers for product enhancement.
Navigating Disruption & Policy
Expert in technical solutions and regulatory landscapes.
✦ Led high-stakes regulatory initiatives with cross-functional readiness frameworks.
✦ Developed strategies to combat platform spam and coordinated abuse.
✦ Built and transformed partner ecosystems for technological advancements.
Empathetic Leadership & Talent Cultivation
Fostering resilience and collaborative problem-solving.
✦ Mentored and managed teams to champion partner needs and drive product growth.
✦ Cultivated resilience and stability for teams navigating significant change.
✦ Provided critical thought leadership in complex, evolving environments.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators shaping the future of AI in media.
✦ Exploring collaborations to build more resilient and equitable digital ecosystems.
✦ Sharing insights on navigating complex technological and regulatory landscapes.
I can help with
✦ Offering strategic guidance on platform growth and partner ecosystem development.
✦ Advising on navigating regulatory challenges in tech and media.
✦ Sharing best practices for scaling operations and managing complex product launches.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging AI tools for content creation and moderation.
✦ Connecting with leaders in AI ethics and responsible technology adoption.
✦ Finding opportunities to mentor aspiring talent in the tech and media space.