Elon alumnus Clayton Collins ’07, founder and CEO of a media and data company, will speak with the community on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Clayton Collins ’07, founder and CEO of HW Media, a leading media and data company serving the housing and real estate sectors, will return to Elon University on Oct. 23 at 4:30 p.m. in the LaRose Digital Theatre as the C. Ashton Newhall Endowed Lecture speaker.
After graduating from Elon with a degree in business administration, Collins began his career in finance, working in investment banking with RBC Capital Markets and serving as vice president of national sales and marketing at Citi. In 2016, he acquired a media company focused on housing and real estate and has since expanded it into a multi-brand platform recognized for its market intelligence, data insights and industry events.
Collins also leads, Riomar Capital, an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on media, data and technology and serves on several industry boards. His career reflects a blend of financial expertise, strategic growth, and innovation within the business media landscape.
The event will be held in conversation with Dylan Ketchum ’11, a Doherty Center Advisory Board member, who will guide the discussion.
About the C. Ashton Newhall Endowed Lecture Series
Named for Elon University trustee C. Ashton Newhall ’98, this lecture series brings accomplished entrepreneurs to campus each year to share their insights on managing risks, capitalizing on opportunities and innovating in today’s marketplace. Featuring candid talks and interactive sessions, the series offers students, faculty, and the broader community a valuable window into the inner workings of entrepreneurial success, from sparking an idea to sustaining long-term growth.