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Editorial Excellence

Crafting impactful content, managing workflows, and mentoring writers to produce high-quality, engaging narratives are core areas of expertise.

Event
Execution

World-class events come to life through seamless planning, compelling programming, and unforgettable experiences for audiences and participants alike.

Dynamic Interviewer

Live interviews, podcasts, and panels with leaders deliver captivating and insightful conversations that inform and inspire diverse audiences.

Coaching stands as a cornerstone of paramount significance in the realm of business, exerting a profound influence on the growth and prosperity of not only individuals but also entire organizations.
Its role is pivotal, a driving force that propels individuals and corporate entities toward excellence.

Here, we delve into the manifold reasons why coaching is an invaluable asset in the business landscape. Each facet illuminates its undeniable value for enterprises of all sizes.

Career

Insight Media Group

Built and managed a network of professional writers, overseeing editorial quality and fostering diverse perspectives on technology and innovation.

Resilience Conference

Co-founded and hosted a global event bridging defense, startups, and investors, driving collaboration and spotlighting innovation in national security.

TechCrunch

Directed editorial strategies, hosted flagship events, and shaped narratives through impactful reporting and engaging interviews with industry leaders.

April 2024 – Present

Insight Media Group

Editorial Director

IMG is a global leader in digital media, owning and managing some of the most trusted brands in the industry. At IMG, I lead initiatives to cultivate a network of trusted, experienced professionals who contribute insights on critical issues facing developers, CTOs, and designers.

My role involves extensive editorial work, from refining submissions to ensure high-quality, impactful content to developing clear, engaging narratives tailored for our audience. I actively conduct outreach to identify and onboard new contributors, leveraging my industry expertise to attract diverse voices and perspectives. This dual focus on content excellence and community building ensures we remain at the forefront of thought leadership in technology and design.

February 2024 – Present

Resilience Conference

Co-Founder, Host

Resilience Conference is the premier event connecting startups, investors, and national defense professionals. Held in London, the conference showcases thought-provoking talks and interviews with the sector’s leading experts, fostering innovation and collaboration across the defense ecosystem.

As a co-founder, I helped launch this company to bridge the gap between governments, defense primes, and startup innovators. Together with my co-founders, we bootstrapped and executed a world-class event, attracting prominent defense journalists, industry leaders, and cutting-edge companies. My role involved strategic planning, speaker recruitment, and overseeing execution, ensuring the conference delivered unparalleled value to its participants and solidified its position as a must-attend event in the defense and innovation space.

2008 – 2024

TechCrunch

Managing Editor

As part of TechCrunch’s editorial leadership team, I oversaw editorial planning, guest publishing, event management, and overall company direction. Across my 15+ years with TechCrunch, I developed the editorial workflow for daily publishing and played a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s voice and influence in the tech industry.

I managed editorial content and moderators for flagship events like TechCrunch Disrupt, training moderators and startups in stage preparation, pitching, and media coaching. I also covered diverse topics including consumer electronics, cannabis, mobility/automotive, and venture capital, publishing over 7,500 articles and conducting on-stage interviews, podcasts, and specialized event coverage. My interviews included top business leaders, government officials, startup founders, and entertainers.

In addition to my reporting, I created and led several key initiatives:

City Spotlights (2020–2023): A passion project to highlight overlooked startup ecosystems through live interviews, in-depth articles, and pitch competitions, which I recruited, organized, and produced.

TechCrunch Live (2021–2022): I hosted and produced this weekly live-streaming event, interviewing top venture capitalists and startup founders on current issues and proven business strategies.

Startup Battlefield (2021–2024): As host of TechCrunch’s premier startup competition, I delivered professional and engaging live events while interfacing with top venture capitalists and startup founders. I was instrumental in vetting tens of thousands of startup applications since 2013 and selecting the most promising participants.

Head of Guest Publishing (2023–2024): I managed the outreach and internal pipeline for guest content, ensuring high-quality contributions from industry leaders.

My time at TechCrunch was marked by a commitment to excellence in reporting, innovation in content creation, and the ability to execute impactful events that solidified TechCrunch’s role as a leader in tech journalism.

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