In the Viewfinder: The Puzzle of Storytelling
Welcome back to In the Viewfinder, the weekly insider update for supporters of The Venture Lens and The Venture Variety Show.
I don’t have any new stories I’m working on this week, but I’m moving a few threads forward (see below, Reporting in Progress).
Meanwhile, people often ask how I come up with story ideas. So let me tell you.
Pro Tip: Pitching Is Only Part of the Puzzle
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I’m an independent journalist and podcaster focused on startup and venture capital trends, as well as storytelling and how AI is reshaping business and work. I host "The Venture Variety Show" and "The AI Cognitive Shift" podcasts, and I write "The Venture Lens" newsletter on Substack and Medium. I’ve spent 30 years in business journalism, covering Silicon Valley and beyond for outlets like Venture Capital Journal, Reuters, PEHub and Silicon Valley Business Journal. Today, I also help founders and investors sharpen their stories through media training and content consulting. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, stay curious about tech and people, and I always welcome a good conversation.
