12 Nepo Babies of Big Business Supported by Family Connections

• A nepotism or “nepo” baby is someone whose career has been influenced by family connections.
• After New York magazine used the term in a list of Hollywood celebrities, the term became popular.
• Now Insider has compiled a list of 12 nepobabies in big business.

It’s not about what you know, it’s who you know. Executives who are “nepo” babies have been able to secure high-powered jobs within their families.

The term nepo baby — short for nepotism baby — entered popular use last month after New York magazineWe took a deep look into the world Hollywood nepotism. The front coverThe December issue featured eight Hollywood celebrities in romper suit suits with the headline “She’s her mother’s eyes.” And her agent.

Now it’s the turn of Insider. Here’s our list 12 nepo babies from big business: high-flying executives with family connections who have risen up the corporate ladder. While not all of them had always wanted to work for the family business, many gained valuable experience working in their parent’s companies and industries at an early age.