Jim VandeHei is an influential American journalist and media entrepreneur, co-founding Politico in 2006 and later Axios in 2016. His journalism career includes roles at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. At Politico, he made a significant mark in political journalism, and with Axios, he focused on delivering breaking news and insights in various fields including business and politics. VandeHei’s work has notably shaped the modern landscape of political and policy journalism.