
Mike Butcher MBE is a decorated tech journalist, best known for being the founding Editor-at-Large of TechCrunch. Widely regarded as one of the most influential tech journalists, Mike is now the Founder of Techfugees and The Europas. On a mission to ensure a regenerative and just future, Mike is hired as a keynote speaker to share not only his expertise on technology journalism, but also his expertise on the future of technology, the implications of artificial intelligence and the startup ecosystem in Europe.
Having led a distinguished career in media and journalism, Mike’s first taste of this industry was as Deputy Editor of New Media Age for Centaur Communications. Later promoted to Editor, Mike then became a News Editor for The Industry Standard and was Re-Launch Editor of Netimperative.com. Proving his capabilities as a journalist, Mike earned his own column, titled “Technofile”, in The Irish Times. In 2006, Mike became the Co-Editor of TechCrunch UK and Ireland, before he became European Editor and founding Editor-at-Large of TechCrunch in 2007. He then spent the next 18 years moulding the publication into an industry leader in technology news, covering tech startups and venture capital globally. During these 18 years, Mike also became the Co-founder of TechHub, a community and workspace for tech entrepreneurs.
Currently an Unreasonable Mentor for Unreasonable, an organisation committed to ensuring a regenerative and just future, Mike is on a mission to better the future via technology and AI. His distinguished career has earned him countless accolades, including being named as one of London’s Most Influential People in New Media by The Evening Standard and one of the Top 50 Most Influential Britons in Technology by The Daily Telegraph. He has also been ranked 47th in the Top 100 People in London’s Creative Industry by The Independent, and was appointed MBE for Services to Technology and Journalism in 2016. He was also named one of WIRED UK’s Top 100 Influencers in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015 – a testament to his impact as a technology industry thought-leader.
Named as one of the 100 Most Connected Men in the UK by British GQ and in the Smith & Williamson Power 100, Mike Butcher is a technology journalist whose insight should not be missed! Now hired as a keynote speaker for countless corporate events and industry conferences, Mike is renowned for sharing expertise on the future of technology, tech entrepreneurship, the implications of AI, the startup ecosystem in Europe, how to deal with tech media and futurism. Champions Speakers take great pride in being an official speaker agent for Mike Butcher, honoured to present Mike to clients who seek an expert in the future of technology. If you are looking for a decorated technology journalist to share their insights at your next event, make Mike Butcher MBE your first choice.
As an industry thought-leader in technology journalism, Mike Butcher has recently been named as one of the 19 Top Trending Technology Presenters to Hire! As a leading technology journalist, Mike has great expertise in motivating people to be innovative, and thus has been named as one of the 19 Best Innovation Speakers, Ranked on Popularity.
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Mike Butcher received a 5 star rating across 8 events in 2024
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"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
How to hire Mike Butcher
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