Semafor

About

At Semafor, we're building a new kind of global news company designed for an era of information overload. Founded in 2022 by veteran media executives Justin B. Smith and Ben Smith, our mission is to cut through the noise of the news cycle with smart, distilled views and provide audiences with unparalleled transparency into how journalism is made. Our innovative 'Semaform' structure makes clear the lines between facts, analysis, opinion, counter-narratives, and global perspectives - rebuilding trust with readers by exposing the architecture of our original journalism. We're a global news company at birth, recognizing that today's biggest stories - from climate change to pandemics, rising inequality to AI disruption - are inherently international in scope. Our team of world-class journalists, many of whom have led newsrooms at Bloomberg, BuzzFeed News, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Reuters, and The New York Times, work across our New York headquarters and global bureaus to deliver rigorous reporting that helps decision-makers understand what drives decisions, actions, culture, and power beyond their own borders. We believe informed citizens need to understand competing perspectives from different centers of power and culture in our multi-polar world. Beyond our news platform, Semafor has built a significant live journalism business, hosting high-impact events including the annual Semafor World Economy gathering, the Semafor Haus at Davos, and regional forums across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. These convenings bring together CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders for conversations that shape the global economy. Our journalists, including editors and reporters with decades of experience covering business, technology, politics, and international affairs, deliver reporting and insights that help readers navigate an increasingly complex world.