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Lewis Dvorkin is a longtime journalism industry veteran and digital media entrepreneur specializing in the intersection of digital journalism and social media. He held senior positions at major media outlets including The New York Times, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, and AOL. Dvorkin founded and served as CEO of True/Slant, a content news network launched around 2009, which emphasized contributor-driven journalism. In 2010, he joined Forbes Media as Chief Product Officer (2010-2014), where he architected the contributor platform for Forbes.com, revolutionizing its content creation model by enabling thousands of contributors to publish content through a performance-based system, significantly boosting engagement and revenue. From 2014 onward, Dvorkin transitioned to The Mighty, a digital platform focused on health and disability storytelling, serving as Chief Operating Officer. He attended the University of Iowa and is based in Santa Barbara, California. His career reflects a pioneering approach to blending traditional media brand management with digital innovation, social media dynamics, and user-generated content models.