Jim VandeHei is the co-founder, CEO, and Chairman of Axios, a media company that focuses on delivering breaking news and insights across various sectors including business, politics, and technology. Under his leadership, Axios has emerged as a significant player in digital media, recognized for its innovative approach to journalism. VandeHei also serves as an executive producer for the Emmy Award-winning docu-news series, 'Axios on HBO.'

Before founding Axios, VandeHei co-founded Politico, where he played a crucial role in transforming political journalism in Washington, New York, and Europe. He was instrumental in developing Politico's successful business model while overseeing both editorial and business operations. VandeHei's career began as a national political reporter at The Washington Post, where he covered the White House and Congress. His contributions to journalism earned him the title of National Editor of the Year in 2016. VandeHei holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and hails from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.