Julie Bort is the Startups and VC Desk Editor at TechCrunch, where she leads a team of technology reporters covering startups and venture capital. At its core, her work is about telling the stories of people pursuing their dreams or navigating injustice in the tech industry. She is deeply passionate about technology, recognizing its ever-evolving impact on the world, and has dedicated her career to exploring its profound influence.

Julie previously spent many years as a tech editor and reporter at Business Insider, covering the enterprise technology landscape—including major players like Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, Apple in the enterprise, Google Cloud, and Salesforce. Through her reporting and mentorship, she plays an integral role in shaping how technology journalism informs and inspires.

Beyond her professional career, Julie is a mom, wife, and author of two books. She is an avid mountain biker and skier, known for her sharp sense of humor and insatiable curiosity. She firmly believes in the value of hard work and its ability to enrich the soul.