# Adam Hansmann > Founder of The Athletic (Sold for $550M) Founder of The Athletic. Sold to The New York Times in 2022 for $550 million. Previous: Strava, McKinsey and others. Let’s talk subscription, media, or startups. Things I can advise on: - Fundraising - Sports business - Digital media - Founder journey - Subscription business models - Content creation & monetization - Building niche communities - Hiring & managing talent - Market expansion - & more **Rating:** 5/5 (19 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $400.00 ## Subscription Plans - Building a successful business - 1:1 Mentoring (VIP Access) ($2400.00/month) - Building a successful business - 1:1 Mentoring (Full Access) ($900.00/month) ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/AdamHansmann) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/659333SFiq1jaV.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)