*Note: The entity "The Odyssey Project, Inc." is a name tied to several inactive/dissolved corporations in public records. This profile focuses on the widely known media company "Odyssey Media Group, Inc." (operating as The Odyssey Online), which represents the most significant business associated with this name. It was not officially named "The Odyssey Project, Inc."* Founded in 2014 by Evan Burns and Adrian France at Indiana University, The Odyssey Online grew into a major social content platform. Its mission was to democratize content creation by providing a platform for college students and young adults to share their perspectives and build writing portfolios. The company's model relied on a vast network of creators across hundreds of communities, primarily college campuses. The content, which ranged from lifestyle and opinion pieces to personal essays, was heavily promoted on social media platforms like Facebook to drive traffic. In January 2021, The Odyssey's brand and assets were acquired by the leading media company for college women, Her Campus Media.

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