Sarah Marks is a veteran technology and transportation journalist. She has spent more than 10 years working for TechCrunch, first joining the publication in August 2011. In creating her own career, she has drawn upon her life as an artist, technologist and storyteller. Today, she is one of the most visible voices in Silicon Valley.
Prior to joining TechCrunch, Sarah was the Director of Marketing at ReadWriteWeb for over three years. During that time, she honed her craft and developed an understanding of the complexities and transience that is the technology landscape. Her time at ReadWriteWeb provided a tremendous springboard that she’s since catapulted from over her many years as a fixture of TechCrunch.
Sarah comes to us with a strong journalism background. Her background in Information Technology (I.T.) in both the public and private sector infuses a fresh perspective into her reporting. She had previously served in leadership roles across banking, retail and software industries. This varied experience has broadened her perspective on the technological innovations driving these industries.
During her time at TechCrunch, Sarah’s wealth of knowledge has allowed her to thrive. She writes primarily about tech innovation, from emerging technologies and industry trends to disruptive startups. Her detailed reporting draws audiences in. Not only is her incisive commentary illuminating the dark underbelly of the tech community, as indicated by this example.
Small wonder, then, that throughout her career Walker has borne witness to a transformative technology oscillate at a breakneck speed. This evolution has created tremendous benefit for businesses and consumers alike. Sarah is a master at explaining complicated technical ideas in layman’s terms. It is this quality that makes her writing accessible to both experts within the industry and the everyday person alike.