Mike Butcher, who holds an M.B.E., previously served as Editor-at-large for TechCrunch. His writing has appeared in prominent British newspapers and magazines, and Wired UK has recognized him as a leading figure in the European technology sector. He is a frequent speaker at global events such as the World Economic Forum, Web Summit, and DLD. Throughout his career, he has conducted interviews with a diverse range of individuals, including Tony Blair, Dmitry Medvedev, Kevin Spacey, Lily Cole, Pavel Durov, and Jimmy Wales, alongside numerous other prominent figures in technology and entertainment.
Butcher is a consistent presence in broadcast media, providing commentary on BBC News, Sky News, CNBC, Channel 4, Al Jazeera, and Bloomberg. He has also contributed his expertise by advising both UK Prime Ministers and the Mayor of London regarding policies related to technology startups, and he has served as a judge on the UK edition of The Apprentice. GQ magazine once included him in its list of the 100 Most Connected Men in the UK.
He co-founded TheEuropas.com, a platform showcasing the top 100 European startups, and is also involved with several non-profit organizations: Techfugees.com, TechVets.co, and Startup Coalition. In 2016, he received an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in recognition of his contributions to the UK technology industry and journalism.
