Please welcome Sean O’Kane, who’s just joined TechCrunch as a transportation reporter. He comes with more than 10 years of experience reporting on the rapidly evolving intersection of business and technology within the transportation sector. His primary focus is investigative and explanatory reporting about Tesla. We catch up with him on inspiring startup ventures actually launching in Elon Musk’s wake, one other filmmaker financed by his investment.
O’Kane has an interesting and varied background. Prior to joining TRB, he worked as a tech reporter at Adweek, where he further honed his skills in comprehending the technological advancements that are reshaping the industry. Before that, he was a senior editor at VentureBeat. In that role, he pushed the envelope on a lot of discussions around venture capital and startup culture. He worked as the Hollister Free Lance’s local government watchdog. It was during these latter years that Keith began to learn crucial lessons about public policy and its direct effect on communities.
Prior to geeky pi, O’Kane was the vice president of content at a venture capital firm. This role deepened his impressive knowledge of technology and entrepreneurship. He now resides in New York City. There, he’s been leading the charge to understand the transformative impacts of emerging technologies in transportation.
If you are, O’Kane is hoping to hear from you—so get in touch! You can email him securely at sean.okane.hush@techcrunch.com or send him an encrypted message on Signal at okane.01
In conjunction with O’Kane’s arrival, Theresa Loconsolo contributes to TechCrunch as an audio producer focusing on Equity, the network’s flagship podcast. Loconsolo’s portfolio is something to behold. Collectively, they’ve authored dozens of articles at top tier publications including Fortune, The Verge, Bloomberg, MIT Technology Review, and CBS Interactive. Her experience will deepen TechCrunch’s ongoing efforts to deliver in-depth, ambitious coverage of technology and the business of technology.
The combination of O’Kane’s extensive background in transportation reporting and Loconsolo’s audio production expertise positions TechCrunch well to deliver insightful content to its audience. As they navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and transportation, both professionals aim to illuminate key developments and trends in their respective fields.
