He is particularly proud of his work as the editor for Anthony Bourdain's book "Kitchen Confidential," whose cultural impact continues to this day.
NEW YORK, NY, August 08, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Panio Gianopoulos has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Gianopoulos, a distinguished professional in the publishing industry, is at the forefront of exploring new technologies and innovations in media. Since 2015, he has served as co-founder, editorial director, and vice president of finance at Next Big Idea Club, a nonfiction book discovery platform and subscription book club curated by bestselling authors Susan Cain, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink.
In his role, Mr. Gianopoulos oversees all of the content created and distributed across multiple platforms, including the website, app, and newsletters. He selects the monthly must-read titles, manages distribution partnerships with platforms such as LinkedIn, Flipboard, and Fast Company, interacts with authors, agents, and publishers, and supervises the day-to-day operations. He also guest hosts the Next Big Idea podcast.
Prior to founding Next Big Idea Club, Mr. Gianopoulos co-founded Palindrome Media and served as its creative director from 2011 to 2013. Before that, he was a management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group and an editor at Bloomsbury USA. He began his career with roles at TALK Magazine and Crown Publishing.
Mr. Gianopoulos's academic background includes a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, which he completed in 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he graduated summa cum laude in 1997. His education has been pivotal in shaping his career, providing him with the skills necessary to excel in both business and editorial roles.
Throughout his career, Mr. Gianopoulos has achieved significant milestones. He is particularly proud of his work as the editor for Anthony Bourdain's book "Kitchen Confidential," whose cultural impact continues to this day. Mr. Gianopoulos is also an author himself. His works include the acclaimed short story collection "How to Get into Our House and Where We Keep the Money" and the novella "A Familiar Beast."
Mr. Gianopoulos is a member of several prestigious organizations, including The Phi Beta Kappa Society. During his academic career, he received departmental honors in English and was awarded the Commonwealth Honors Academic Scholarship and a National Merit Scholarship.
Outside of his professional life, Mr. Gianopoulos enjoys cooking, reading, and practicing martial arts; he has a first-degree black belt in hapkido and a third-degree black belt in tae kwon do. He is also dedicated to his family and has three children.
With a natural inclination toward collaboration, Mr. Gianopoulos attributes his success to working with talented and passionate individuals who have supported him throughout his career. He emphasizes the importance of being part of a team driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Looking ahead, he plans to dedicate more time to his writing, including a multi-generational family-inspired novel. He is also open to a leadership role at an established publisher to bring innovative ideas to the publishing industry.
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