About
Dave Nemetz is a digital media entrepreneur and seasoned operator with deep expertise in building, scaling, and selling next-generation media companies. Over his career, he’s founded and sold two category-defining brands — Bleacher Report and Inverse — each achieving major exits to leading media groups. Having guided multiple ventures through rapid growth and acquisition, Dave brings a rare, inside-out understanding of what makes a media business truly valuable.
From co-founding Bleacher Report, which transformed digital sports coverage and was acquired by Turner Sports, to launching Inverse, a science and culture publication later acquired by Bustle Digital Group, Dave has spent nearly two decades at the forefront of digital storytelling, audience development, and growth strategy.
Today, Dave partners with media founders and operators to help them grow, prepare, and position their businesses for successful exits. With his network of buyers, deep operational experience, and firsthand knowledge of what acquirers look for, he helps founders turn strong media brands into premium acquisition opportunities.
“I love working with founders, creators, and builders to help with growth strategy, audience building, and operations. I’ve been in their position, scaling fast and preparing for exit, and I know how much the right guidance and positioning can change the outcome.”
Schedule a call with an Exitwise advisor to learn more about engaging Dave to Maximize Your Exit™.
Previous Exits
Bleacher Report to Turner
Valuation: ~$175M
Turner Broadcasting (a division of Time Warner) has acquired Bleacher Report, the fast-growing sports media platform founded by Dave Finocchio, Dave Nemetz, Bryan Goldberg, and Zander Freund. The deal, announced in August 2012 and valued at around $175 million, brings Bleacher Report’s massive and active digital audience into Turner’s sports and digital ecosystem.
Inverse to Bustle Digital Group
Valuation: Undisclosed
Bustle Digital Group (BDG), one of the fastest-growing digital media companies, has acquired Inverse, the science, innovation, and entertainment publication founded by Dave Nemetz in 2015. Known for blending pop culture with forward-looking coverage of technology, science, and the future, Inverse built a loyal millennial and Gen Z audience and a strong reputation for creative storytelling. The acquisition strengthens BDG’s portfolio of digital brands — including Bustle, Nylon, and Mic — expanding its reach into the science and tech vertical and reinforcing its strategy of uniting premium, audience-driven media properties under one network.
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How Exited Works
Hire an Exited Founder to serve as an advisor on your M&A team to enhance market credibility, open doors to more buyers, and create an industry insider’s advantage when selling your business.
Schedule a FREE call with an Exitwise M&A Advisor to qualify your business.
Exitwise will schedule interviews with your top Exited Founders to answer any questions and help make your selection.
Review and sign our Exited Founder contractor agreement to add your Exited Founder to your M&A team.
Services & Fees
Every Exited Founder engagement is designed around your unique goals and the needs of your company. Fees can vary, but most often include either an hourly rate, a success-based fee, or a blend of both—depending on how involved your Exited Founder will be in your process.
After your initial discovery call with an Exitwise M&A advisor, you’ll get a detailed breakdown of the Exited Founder engagement options. We’ll talk through each option to make sure everything feels fair, transparent, and aligned before you decide to move forward.
