Mike Butcher

Former Founding Editor-at-Large of TechCrunch, Founder of Techfugees, Founder of The Europas, Co-Founder of TechHub, Advisor to the UK Prime Minister & Mayor of London
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Mike Butcher received a 5 star rating across 8 events in 2024

Senior Keynote Speaker & Entertainment Manager

"Mike Butcher MBE is a brilliant keynote speaker—insightful, engaging and sharp-witted. As the former Editor-at-Large of TechCrunch and a seasoned tech journalist, he brings deep knowledge of technology, startups, and innovation. Whether he’s on stage as a speaker, host, or panellist, Mike captivates audiences with real-world insight and humour. He’s a world-class addition to any event and a trusted voice in tech with unmatched credibility and experience."

Mike Butcher's official speaking topics are listed below:

  • The Future of Technology
  • The Implications of Artificial Intelligence
  • The Startup Ecosystem in Europe
  • How to Deal with the Tech Media
  • Technology
  • Tech Entrepreneurship
  • The Future
  • 2024 - Unreasonable Mentor for Unreasonable
  • 2016 - Appointed MBE for Services to Technology & Journalism
  • 2015 - Founder of Techfugees
  • 2010 - TechCrunch was shortlisted in the Specialist Digital Publisher category at the AOP Digital Publishing Awards
  • 2010 - Named one of London's Most Influential People in New Media & King of Dotcom Commentators by The Evening Standard
  • 2009 - Named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Britons in Technology by The Daily Telegraph
  • 2009 - Named one of the Top 10 Bloggers on Twitter in the UK
  • 2009 - Founder of The Europas
  • 2009 - Co-Founder of TechHub
  • 2008 - Ranked No.47 in the Top 100 People in London's Creative Industry by The Independent & The Hospital Club
  • 2007 - Founding Editor-at-Large & European Editor of TechCrunch
  • 2006 - Co-Editor of TechCrunch UK & Ireland
  • 2004 - Voted one of the Top 100 Innovators of the UK Internet Decade by GfK NOP
  • 2004 - Relaunch Editor of Netimperative.com
  • 2002 - "Technofile" Columnist for The Irish Times
  • 2000 - News Editor for The Industry Standard
  • 1998 - Editor for New Media Age
  • 1996 - Deputy Editor for New Media Age
  • Named a Top 100 Influencer by WIRED UK in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 & 2015
  • Named in the Smith & Williamson Power 100
  • Named one of the 100 Most Connected Men in the UK by British GQ Magazine

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