
Nick MacShane
Banker, M&A Advisor, Founder, Strategist & Investor in media and marketing technology
Boston, Massachusetts
Joined September 2025
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Summary
Nick MacShane is a seasoned entrepreneur and M&A advisor with over two decades of experience building, investing in, and advising media and marketing technology companies. He founded Progress Partners in 2002 and later co-founded Progress Ventures, where he focuses on high-growth opportunities and holds investments in numerous early-stage companies. progresspartners+1
As a thought leader in the ad-tech and media industry, Nick frequently shares insights on market trends, M&A strategies, and venture capital. He has contributed articles to Adweek and been featured in interviews with Beet.TV, offering perspectives on topics like SPACs, investment strategies, and the challenges faced by streaming services. adweek+2
His career demonstrates a consistent focus on innovation and growth within the technology and media sectors, spanning roles from marketing leadership at early internet companies like Virtual Access Networks and CMGI's MyWay.com, to his current positions driving investment and advisory services for digital media firms.
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Writing
The Fate of CNN+ Reflects the Wider Struggle in Streaming
April 1, 2022Analyzes the failure of CNN+'s subscription-only model and discusses the broader challenges facing the streaming industry.
Chris Licht Famously Turned Around Colbert’s Late Show. What Will It Take to Save CNN?
March 1, 2022Discusses the critical decisions and challenges facing Chris Licht as the incoming president of CNN, focusing on the network's future direction.
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RSRon Stittsaid
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is one of the top General Partners they know for Series A investing in MarTech.Mar 14, 2026
RSRon Stittsaid
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is one of the most insightful venture capitalists they've seen investing in e-commerce or marketing/advertising technology.Jan 22, 2026
TLTyler Leesaid that if they were building a US-based creator tech startup,
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would be among their top picks for a seed investor.Dec 8, 2025
TLTyler Leesaid that if they were recommending a VC firm to a startup,
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would be a top pick as an investor.Oct 10, 2025
DBDavid Berkowitzsaid they've seen
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make a noticeable positive impact through their investments at a VC firm.Sep 24, 2025
TLTyler Leesaid they've seen
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make standout investments in AI companies serving enterprise markets.Sep 12, 2025
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