Ahron Young’s journey from journalism to Ticker TV

In Short:
– Ahron Young transitioned from journalism to entrepreneurship, founding Ticker TV to celebrate entrepreneurs and startups.
– He emphasises using technology and automation for efficiency while balancing work and personal life.

Ahron Young, founder of Ticker TV, made a bold leap from a 20-year career in broadcast journalism to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to escape stagnation and explore the possibilities offered by streaming and digital media.

On The Founders Method, hosts Jonathan Byrt and Jesse Leeworthy sit down with Young to uncover the story behind how he transformed a traditional media mindset into a nimble, tech-first network that reaches millions.

Launching Ticker TV in 2019, Young bootstrapped the business and personally oversaw its growth. He deliberately avoided replicating the political focus of networks like Sky News, instead creating a “network of niches” dedicated to entrepreneurs, startups, and innovative ideas.

Managing multiple office locations and experimenting with content under public scrutiny taught him resilience, flexibility, and the importance of maintaining a clear vision.

A key part of Ticker TV’s success has been automation. From using basic tools like Weebly, WordPress, and Photoshop in the early days to adopting Canva, Claude, OpenAI, Zapier, Typeform, and Calendly, Young has designed workflows that maximise creativity while minimising administrative burden.

For founders, he emphasises continuous learning, time management, and balancing personal and professional priorities — proving that building a high-impact media business is about working smarter, not bigger.