Building a brighter web.

We're Optimism, an inbox-first media company that serves inspiring content to millions of readers every day.

You deserve to be in control of the content you consume.

That’s becoming more challenging, however. The growing demand for your attention has pushed many platforms away from serving your best interests. It’s time to take back control. That’s why we chose to start from a place where you can still decide what you want and don’t want to engage with: the inbox. From there, our brands usher readers into rich web experiences.

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Our brands bring magazine-quality editorial content to the inbox — emails composed with accuracy and value in mind.

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for Everyone

Our brands cover a wide range of topics — allowing you to explore your interests and expand your horizons.

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to Inspire

Our brands uplift and inspire — a positive force amidst increasing divisiveness.

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More than 12 million subscribers start their day with Optimism. That matters to us, which is why we’re committed to keeping our content free and accessible, and because of this a growing community relies on our brands to stay more informed, entertained, and inspired.

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We have a team of 50+ editors, writers, designers, and developers, distributed throughout the world, with bases in Denver, New York, and Southern California. Interested in joining the Optimism team? We’re hiring!

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