Libsyn names Elise Bergerson as Sr. Director of Business Development

Libsyn has appointed Elise Bergerson as its new Sr. Director of Business Development, effective immediately.

Based in New York, Bergerson will help drive strategic partnerships and business growth initiatives across Libsyn’s podcasting ecosystem, working with creators, networks, agencies, and brands to unlock new opportunities for audience growth, monetization, and content expansion.

“Elise has built her career at the intersection of creators, content, and business growth, helping some of the most influential voices and organizations in podcasting scale their businesses and navigate an evolving media landscape. She brings a rare combination of creator-first thinking, operational leadership, and industry expertise that will strengthen our business development efforts and help us deliver even greater value to creators, networks, and advertising partners,” said Stephen Perlstein, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Libsyn, whom Elise will report to.

“Podcasting has evolved into a powerful ecosystem where creators can build audiences, businesses, and intellectual property across multiple platforms. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about helping creators and media companies navigate that evolution, and I’m excited to join Libsyn at a time when the opportunities for growth and innovation are greater than ever. I look forward to working with our partners to help them reach new audiences, expand their businesses, and maximize the value of their content,” said Elise Bergerson, Sr. Director of Business Development, Libsyn.

Elise joins Libsyn from Verve Talent & Literary Agency, where she served as Head of Audio, advising podcast networks, studios, and creators on business strategy, dealmaking, intellectual property development, and multi-platform growth. During her tenure, she helped creators develop and position original content for expansion across audio and adjacent media. Prior to Verve, Elise played a key role in building the operational infrastructure for This American Life and Serial Productions, helping support two of podcasting’s most influential and successful franchises.