Alex Kantrowitz
Alex Kantrowitz is a Silicon Valley–based journalist and the Founder of Big Technology, a leading independent newsletter and podcast that provides in-depth analysis of the inner workings of major tech companies including Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. Recognized as one of the ten most cited technology reporters in the world, Kantrowitz is a widely respected AI expert who has been covering artificial intelligence and AI bots since 2015. He has consistently broken major stories and offered sharp analysis to help audiences navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. In addition to running Big Technology, Kantrowitz serves as an on-air Contributor at CNBC, bringing his insights to a broad audience. Previously, he was a Senior Technology Reporter at BuzzFeed News and a Staff Reporter at Ad Age. He is also the author of Always Day One, a critically acclaimed book that explores the innovation cultures of tech giants through more than 130 insider interviews.
Alex Kantrowitz Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder
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On-Air Contributor
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Contributor
Academic History
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B.A., Industrial and Labor Relations
Big Technology is an independent media company that takes audiences behind the scenes of the tech world through exclusive interviews with industry insiders and provocative voices from the outside.
The platform includes a newsletter with more than 150,000 subscribers and a podcast that surpasses 1 million annual downloads, delivering insightful, accessible coverage on technology, business, and artificial intelligence.
Kantrowitz’s weekly email newsletter reaches thousands of Silicon Valley decision-makers, while the Big Technology Podcast focuses on the societal impact of major tech companies.
The podcast is syndicated on Slate, The Wrap, and LinkedIn, expanding its reach to a broad and influential audience.
JOURNALISM CAREER
Alex Kantrowitz is a veteran technology journalist who has interviewed some of the most influential business leaders in the world, including Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Richard Branson, and Jack Dorsey.
In 2019, he received a Mirror Award as part of the BuzzFeed News team recognized for their reporting on “Social Media in the Crosshairs.” Before joining BuzzFeed, Kantrowitz was a staff reporter at Advertising Age.
He began his career in New York, buying ads and selling ad-tech software, and later covered the digital marketing landscape at Forbes, reporting on stories such as the Vatican’s social media strategy, Google Reader’s shutdown, and the role of digital marketing in the 2012 U.S. election.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Kantrowitz’s reporting and analysis have been cited by major publications including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and Sports Illustrated.
His book Always Day One was named a Business Book You Have to Read in 2020 by Inc., and Business Insider recognized him as one of the 54 most influential tech reporters.
Through his independent reporting, podcasting, and commentary, Kantrowitz has become a trusted voice at the intersection of technology, business, and society.