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Kara Swisher
Decode tech industry trends with Kara Swisher, speaker and Silicon Valley's most influential tech journalist. Kara works with organizations to provide expert insights on digital transformation and media disruption, delivering powerful commentary trusted by tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Twitter.
Kara Swisher is a prominent American journalist known for her technology, innovation, business, media, and journalism expertise. She is considered Silicon Valley's most powerful tech journalist and has an extensive background in the industry.
Kara is the co-founder of Recode and the co-executive producer of the Code Conference. She has also written for reputable publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
Kara's career in journalism began after she completed her education in journalism at Columbia University. She worked for the Washington City Paper and later landed an internship with The Washington Post, where she impressed the organization with her skills and was hired full-time.
In 1997, Kara joined The Wall Street Journal and gained acclaim for her column, Boom Town, which focused on the companies and culture of Silicon Valley. She partnered with Walt Mossberg to launch the All Things Digital Conference and the blog AllThingsD.com, which featured prominent tech moguls such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Larry Ellison.
Currently, Kara hosts the podcast Sway, where she interviews notable figures such as Sacha Baron Cohen and Apple CEO Tim Cook. She also contributes to the New York Times Opinion section and co-hosts the Pivot podcast. Kara is a published author with books like "aol.com: How Steve Case Beat Bill Gates, Nailed the Netheads and Made Millions in the War for the Web" and "There Must Be a Pony in Here Somewhere: The AOL Time Warner Debacle and the Quest for a Digital Future."
Due to her expertise and extensive experience in the media and tech industries, Kara is a sought-after speaker for corporate and public events. She knows the web's major players, policies, and internet issues. Kara has spoken on various topics, including Facebook's amplification of hate and Twitter and Facebook banning Donald Trump.
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Topics, sessions and talks
Kara Swisher explores Silicon Valley's evolution, highlighting key innovations and figures that transformed it into a global tech hub.
Kara Swisher discusses the transformative potential and risks of artificial intelligence, emphasizing its impact on society, ethics, and the future of human interaction with technology.
Experience the expertise of Kara Swisher, Silicon Valley's most powerful tech journalist, in a captivating keynote talk. With her extensive background in technology, innovation, and media, Kara brings insightful analysis and a deep understanding of web policies and internet issues. Book Kara Swisher for your next event and gain valuable insights from a renowned industry expert. Contact peptalk for booking inquiries.
Booking Kara Swisher offers your team or business unparalleled insights from Silicon Valley's most influential tech journalist. Her deep understanding of technology, media, and innovation, combined with firsthand experiences with industry giants, will provide unique perspectives and actionable knowledge. Kara's engaging storytelling and expertise will inspire and equip your audience to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Kara Swisher draws on decades of direct access to Silicon Valley's major figures — including Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Tim Cook — to frame analysis of technology, media, and AI through first-hand reporting and long-form interview experience.
Kara Swisher speaks on the history of Silicon Valley, the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, and the intersection of innovation, media, and web policy. She is regarded as one of Silicon Valley's most influential technology journalists, with bylines at The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, co-founding credits for Recode and the Code Conference, and hosting roles on the Sway and Pivot podcasts.
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