Eric Ashman
Interim & Fractional Exec (President, COO, CFO) | Strategic Advisor | For Venture-Backed Startups
- Role
- Strategic Advisor & Interim Executive at Eric Ashman
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Ashman
Hi, I\'m Eric Ashman. I partner with founders of venture-backed startups to take charge of their company’s destiny—whether they\'re scaling, raising capital, pivoting to profitability, or preparing for an exit.As an interim and fractional executive (President, COO, CFO) and strategic advisor, I\'ve helped startups unlock value at critical moments of transformation. My work is grounded in 25+ years of experience across growth-stage companies and high-impact transactions. A Few Success Stories: theSkimm – Served as Interim President during a pivotal transition period, helping the company maintain momentum and exceed revenue targets ahead of its successful acquisition by Ziff Davis in 2025 Huffington Post – Led the $315M sale after driving 400% growth in revenue and team size M.M.LaFleur – Led the company through the first 18 months of the COVID era after executing a sales channel pivot that boosted gross margin by 700 bps, increased inventory turnover by 3x, and put the brand on a clear path to profitability Thrillist Media Group – Grew revenue by nearly 3x and spun out JackThreads, our DTC e-commerce business, while raising $54 million Group Nine Media – Orchestrated a complex four-company merger, raising $100 million from Discovery Communications to create one of the world\'s largest digital-first media companiesIf you\'re looking for a trusted operator to step in as interim leadership or need a seasoned advisor to help guide your next chapter, let’s connect. Learn more at ericashman.com
Experience
Strategic Advisor & Interim Executive
Sep 2018 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US
I help founders stay in control of their startup\'s destiny. From funding and growth to exit strategy and pivoting to profitability, I can guide you through difficult decisions, helping you maximize value and achieve your goals.
Education
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
BBA, Accounting
1985 — 1989
Skills
- Start-Ups
- Digital Media
- Online Advertising
- Newsletters
- Strategic Partnerships
- Analytics
- E-Commerce
- Leadership
- Social Media
- Digital Marketing
- Finance
- Online Marketing
- Sales
- Digital Strategy
- Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Social Media Marketing
- Management
- Public Relations
- Sem
- Business Strategy
- Fundraising
- Venture Capital
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