Ideas worth spreading

To find success, embrace what makes you different

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Why not use the qualities that make you unique to blaze your own path forward? That approach has driven Phillip Picardi, first as chief content officer at Teen Vogue, where he expanded coverage of politics and activism, and then at them., Conde Nast's first platform devoted to the queer community. In this funny, candid talk, he shares how he's found success by taking chances and encourages us all to pursue our moonshot goals.

Why not use the qualities that make you unique to blaze your own path forward? That approach has driven Phillip Picardi, first as chief content officer at Teen Vogue, where he expanded coverage of politics and activism, and then at them., Conde Nast's first platform devoted to the queer community. In this funny, candid talk, he shares how he's found success by taking chances and encourages us all to pursue our moonshot goals.

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Phillip Picardi

Chief Content Officer and founding editor of Condé Nast’s, THEM

Phillip Picardi is the Chief Content Officer and founding editor of the newly-launched THEM, Condé Nast’s first-ever platform devoted to the queer community. He is also the digital editorial director of both Teen Vogue and Allure, where he oversees audience, content and social strategy. When Picardi re-joined Teen Vogue in 2015 (he was formerly an intern and an assistant for the magazine), he launched the website’s politics and wellness coverage, shifting the brand’s focus from fashion and celebrity to themes of gender equality and social justice. In turn, TeenVogue.com traffic skyrocketed from 2 to 12 million monthly unique visitors in just two years, nabbing two Webby Awards, a GLAAD Award and Adweek nods along the way. Most recently, Picardi was named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People, and one of the 50 Most Influential LGBTQ People in Media by The Advocate.

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