Who We Are

Frontsight is dedicated to telling powerful stories from the frontlines. Through Frontsight’s YouTube channel, we have built a trusted platform that brings audiences into some of the world’s most challenging and pivotal environments.

With a small but highly skilled team, Frontsight focuses on authenticity and impact — embedding on the ground in local communities and conflict zones to uncover untold stories. This approach has made the channel a growing authority in war and foreign affairs reporting, delivering compelling, meaningful content that resonates with a global audience.

  • Dylan Roberts

    Founder & Head of Content

    Dylan Roberts, originally from Austin, Texas, is a dynamic content creator with a rich background in broadcast journalism. He graduated from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) in 2012. At just 20, Dylan embarked on an international career as a journalist, photographer, and editor, working in diverse locations including Iraq, Lebanon, Ukraine, Uganda, Gaza, and Somalia. His work has been featured by renowned outlets like VICE Media, Atlas News, The New York Times, and Ryot News, AJ +, The Economist and more. Notably, Dylan co-produced the Sun Ladies VR film, showcased at Sundance and SXSW in 2018. As a co-founder, he also leads multiple production teams and manages international projects.

  • William Allen

    Co-Founder

    Frontsight Media was founded by William Allen, a seasoned venture capitalist and company builder, former US Marine Officer, veteran of the War in Afghanistan, and alumnus of Columbia University. In addition to being CEO and Executive Producer at Frontsight, William is the creator and host of the America Builds podcast. Across his venture capital investment career, he has raised and managed hundreds of millions of dollars and invested in more than 60 early-stage tech startups.