Bio

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Hi! I’m Nora Ali—a journalist & host, media exec, and strategist who helps brands and startups craft bold ideas with sharp execution. Whether I’m advising early-stage companies, producing editorial content, or hosting on-camera and on-stage, I specialize in making business, tech, and culture accessible, engaging, and real.

My journey has taken me across finance, startups, media, and entertainment—starting on Goldman Sachs’ trading floor, then helping launch Jet.com through its $3.3B acquisition by Walmart. I later anchored at Cheddar, hosted the "Business Casual" podcast at Morning Brew, and co-founded the production company Mason Media as its CEO, alongside Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore.

Now through NKA Media, I offer strategic storytelling services that blend editorial, creative, and product thinking—from consulting on roadmap strategy to shaping video narratives. I also moderate and emcee at major events, most recently at the inaugural HumanX AI Conference.

Outside of work, I’m a classically trained violinist, which continues to inspire how I approach creativity, storytelling, and performance.

One word defines my journey: access. I’ve stepped into new industries without always having the “expected” background—thanks to people who trusted me to learn and grow. Now, I’m committed to paying that forward by championing diverse voices and opening doors for others.