The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced today that Betty Liu has been appointed as the company’s Executive Vice Chairman. The former Bloomberg Television host will take up the position following the acquisition, by the NYSE, of her Startup Startup A company operating within its first stage of investing is known as a startup. While startups may give the impression that the company must be new, that is not always the case.Many companies can have this designation after nearly three years of existence. Typically, a company exits the startup status after a period between 3 to 5 years or after successful funding rounds where capital is acquired. Startups tend to derive out of the belief that there is a demand for a service or product which is c A company operating within its first stage of investing is known as a startup. While startups may give the impression that the company must be new, that is not always the case.Many companies can have this designation after nearly three years of existence. Typically, a company exits the startup status after a period between 3 to 5 years or after successful funding rounds where capital is acquired. Startups tend to derive out of the belief that there is a demand for a service or product which is c Read this Term firm Radiate.

Liu founded Radiate, an educational media company, just two years ago. The firm generates content aimed at entrepreneurs and people in managerial positions. Much of this content is produced in conjunction with company CEOs.

Since its founding, Radiate has managed to produce 2000 hours worth of short-length educational videos. This backlog of work will now belong to the NYSE who will add it to their collection of content.

Acquisition nearing completion

The acquisition of Radiate will be completed this month. Today’s announcement did not reveal how much the Exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv Read this Term had paid for the start-up, but it did note that the acquisition would not affect this year’s financial performance.

Liu’s new role with the NYSE will see her applying her media skills to grow the companies' leadership network. Today’s statement specified that she would be doing this by working on live events and creating other networking opportunities for the various companies that are listed on the NYSE.

Liu commented on today's announcement, saying: “I can’t wait to build upon a platform where C-suite leaders and entrepreneurs exchange ideas, innovate and connect. As a journalist, I reported on some of the greatest business stories of our generation. I look forward to leveraging both experiences to help great companies tell their stories and connect to customers and stakeholders alike.”