Wil Harris

Wil Harris (born 20 September 1982^[1]) is a British digital media entrepreneur based in London.

In 2017, he became the co-founder and CEO of Entale Media, a podcasting platform backed by Founders Factory.^[2] Entale was subsequently backed by DMG Ventures in 2019^[3] and fully acquired by the group in 2022.^[4] During that time, Entale won awards for its innovation in the podcast space, including a Webby Award for Best Visual Design in an app.^[5]

He is chairman of creative agency Hotwol.^[6]

He was formerly Head of Digital for Condé Nast UK,^[7] where he drove digital growth and innovation at the group, including the launch of new video and programmatic ventures.^[8]

In 2007 he founded, with Justin Gayner, the YouTube Multi-Channel Network ChannelFlip.^[9] After securing deals to produce content with talent including David Mitchell^[10] and Ricky Gervais,^[11] ChannelFlip was acquired by Elizabeth Murdoch's Shine TV in 2012.^[12]

He is the former co-founder and editor in chief of the bit-tech enthusiast website.^[13]

Wil is a guest and commentator on technology, having appeared on podcasts including This Week in Tech,^[14] DLC^[15] and has written for GQ^[16] BBC News Online, The Inquirer^[17] and The Register.^[18]

Wil became the CEO of Unbound, a crowdfunding publisher in June 2022.^[19] He was replaced in January 2025,^[20] and Unbound went into administration on 10th March 2025, leaving many of its authors owed thousands of pounds in royalties.^[21]

Harris holds a degree in law from the University of Oxford.