Jason Bergsman
Executive Vice President, The Chernin Group
Jason Bergsman is the EVP of The Chernin Group, a media, entertainment, and technology investment and management firm. He was formerly a director of digital media strategy, business development, and investment at NBC Universal. Mr. Bergsman was previously a senior analyst in the strategic planning group of The Walt Disney Company, where he focused on television and Internet transactions. As an analyst in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs, he executed advisory and financing assignments on behalf of clients in the consumer products and retail industries. Mr. Bergsman earned his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 2008, where he graduated with high distinction as a Baker Scholar. He is also a graduate of Duke University, where he received his B.A. in Public Policy Studies.
Content & Articles by Jason Bergsman
The 10 Security Gaps That Plague Startups Before Their A Round
A NOTE ON SEVERITY Not every item on this list carries the same level of risk. Some are the kind of finding that stops a deal. Others are serious but...
Community-Led Growth for Startups: Why Most Communities Fail and How to Build One That Actually Works
In our recent Mucker Growth Series session, I invited Sam Jacobs — founder and CEO of Pavilion — to talk about community-led growth: what it actually means, why most communities...
Pricing Models & Monetization Systems for Startup Success
In our recent Mucker Growth Series webinar session, we invited Jeffrey Tjiok and Jack Benson from Simon-Kucher to break down how startups can build pricing into their DNA from day...
Pitch Decks That Actually Raise Money: An Extreme Makeover Guide
Welcome to another recap from our Growth Series webinars, a series of sessions where we go deep into topics that help drive startup growth. In this session, we invited back...
Stop Hiding Behind Your Screen: In-Person Events Are How You Win in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be the year businesses rediscover the power of shaking hands, clinking glasses, and actually meeting their prospects in person. Don’t take my word for it...
Build Alignment Before You Burn Out
Everything Feels Urgent At early-stage companies, everything feels urgent: shipping product, closing customers, raising money. In that environment, planning can feel like a luxury, or even a liability. In my...