Mike Butcher is one of Europe’s most influential technology journalists. He has been a tremendous industry visionary and changemaker, and is very well known and recognized for his influence across Europe. Butcher is the Editor-at-large of TechCrunch. He’s developed a great reputation for his tough, short take reportage, and super in-depth analysis of big trends in tech. His ideas have been published in the Guardian, Times, and other national newspapers and magazines in the UK. The remarkable achievement further solidifies his legacy in the political media landscape.
Wired UK recognized Butcher as one of the most important people in European technology. His career across platforms and formats demonstrates his versatility and impact in the industry. He does regularly share his knowledge on national broadcasting networks. You can see his work on BBC News, Sky News, CNBC, Channel 4, Al Jazeera, and Bloomberg. His deep experience and connections allow him to do long-form interviews with high-profile thought leaders. He’s interviewed former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, actor Kevin Spacey, and tech luminaries like Pavel Durov and Jimmy Wales.
Butcher was remarkably successful in his journalistic pursuits, winning several awards for his investigative work. In 2016 he received an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to the UK technology sector and journalism. This recognition reflects Ash’s tireless commitment to creating a more innovative, diverse and inclusive tech sector in the UK and globally.
Butcher’s influence extends beyond journalism. He is co-founder of TheEuropas.com, the awards for the 100 hottest startups in Europe. He founded Techfugees.com and TechVets.co, non-profit organizations dedicated to using technology as a force for social change. He is a co-founder of Startup Coalition, an effort to promote collaboration and communication in order to enhance creation and development of innovation within the startup community.
His expertise has led him to speak at prestigious events such as the World Economic Forum, Web Summit, and DLD. He has served as a UK Prime Ministers’ Business Ambassador and primary advisor to UK Prime Ministers and the Mayor of London on tech startup policy. This only underscores his critical role in helping to set a positive tech future for the region.
In a recent statement about automating customer service operations, Finn zur Mühlen touched on some of the difficulty encountered in this space.
“We scaled the customer service people, and we saw first-hand how difficult call automation for customer acquisition is and how difficult it is to manage performance.” – Finn zur Mühlen
Butcher’s contributions to technology journalism and his involvement with various organizations demonstrate his dedication to promoting innovation and supporting entrepreneurs. Today, he remains a powerful figure in the tech sector, influencing the conversation and culture regarding technology’s role in society.
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