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.