Matt Burns

Matt Burns

Senior Editor

Matt is a Managing Editor at TechCrunch.

He started at TechCrunch as a freelance writer in 2008 and moved up the ranks to become the Managing Editor in early 2017. Born and raised in the heart of the automotive world, he has a special place in his heart for mobility startups and gadgets.

At TechCrunch he manages the editorial side of the company\’s events including TechCrunch Disrupt, TechCrunch Sessions and the company\’s various worldwide events. Previously he was a freelance writer at Engadget and EngadgetHD where he hosted podcasts until he was removed from that role after saying a swear word. He\’s very sorry and promises it won\’t happen again.

His passions include emails, run-on sentences and following through with action items developed during a conference call. And woodwork.

The Latest from Matt Burns

Legendary car designer and Stellantis Design Chief Ralph Gilles to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: Mobility

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Ralph Gilles started at Chrysler in 1992, and he’s still with the company as the chief design officer at the newly formed conglomerate, Stellantis. His design resume is legendary: The Chrysler 300C,

TechCrunch Live is going to Columbus, OH — register and apply for the pitch-off!

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TechCrunch Live is thrilled to announce a special event centered around Columbus, Ohio. On June 1, 2022, our crew is hosting an extended TechCrunch Live episode with Columbus investors, founders and b

Building a better mobility fintech startup on TechCrunch Live

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QED incubated this auto financing company in 2016 and Kevin Bennett became CEO in 2018 and soon after raised its first seed round. It started as MotoRefi, and rebranded in November 2021 to Caribou. Bu

Pitch deck pro tips from a leading Silicon Valley venture capitalist

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Emergence Capital's Lotti Siniscalco breaks down how startup founders can create a killer pitch deck.

Raising monster rounds for self-driving mobility startups on TechCrunch Live

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Raquel Urtasun founded Waabi in 2021 after spending nearly three years as Uber’s R&D head of Advanced Technology Group (ATG). Waabi’s mission is to develop an AI-first approach to spee

Hear how Front raised serious cash from unconventional investors on TechCrunch Live

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Front’s cap table reads like an honor role of investors. CEO and co-founder Mathilde Collin raised funds from numerous Silicon Valley firms and individual investors. On April 27 she’s spea

Lucid Green raises $10 million to bring smart UPC codes to cannabis

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Cannabis companies face unprecedented headwinds. Yet these companies are building businesses in a tough market plagued by myriad challenges, from banking prohibitions to ever-changing regulations. One

GM reveals first images of the EV Chevy Corvette (and teases AWD)

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The great American sports car is going electric. General Motors President Mark Reuss shared the news this morning, and released the first images of the upcoming electric Chevrolet Corvette. He says th

Why a16z pitched Deel to lead its Series A

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Deel CEO Alex Bouaziz didn't have a pitch deck to share on TechCrunch Live. That's because Deel raised a total of $629 million without one.

TechCrunch Live is now available as a podcast!

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TechCrunch Live is a weekly event featuring experienced founders and successful investors and boring ol’ me. If you can’t join the event live (it’s free, btw), subscribe to the podca

TechCrunch Live speaks with Silverton Partners and The Zebra on hiring external leadership

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TechCrunch Live took a virtual trip to Austin, Texas, and we had a great time, even if the tacos were missing. Called TC City Spotlight: Austin, the show featured an extended lineup of guests, includi

Practice your pitch today on TechCrunch Live with Deel and a16z

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TechCrunch Live is back! After a short break (because we were at TechCrunch Early Stage), the weekly show resumes today, and we’re excited to announce a new segment. Called Pitch Practice, it sh

Hear Deel’s $14m winning pitch to A16z on TechCrunch Live

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Deel’s timeline is impressive: Founded in 2018, entered YC and raised its seed round in 2019. In 2020, the company raised a Series A and Series B. In 2021, Deel raised its Series C and Series D

Attending TechCrunch Early Stage? Submit your pitch deck now!

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TechCrunch Early Stage starts tomorrow, Thursday April 14, and we’re thrilled to be back in person. This is our first in-person event in two years, and the show’s lineup is spectacular. Join us. T

Traeger brings touchscreens, wireless thermometers to latest grills as the company forecasts tough 2022

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Traeger’s 2022 lineup is impressive. The smoker company just unveiled its latest models, and they’re packed with technology — and a very high price, with models coming in at $3,499 and $3,799. T

FabuLingua wins the TechCrunch City Spotlight: Austin pitch-off!

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It’s my pleasure to announce FabuLingua won today’s City Spotlight: Austin pitch-off! The company competed against knowRX Health and Vertikal X on today’s TechCrunch Live episode and

Happening today: TechCrunch Live’s free special episode in Austin, Texas!

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TechCrunch Live is in Austin, Texas today. Virtually, at least. For today’s show, we’re shinning a spotlight on the incredible region in Austin, Texas. It’s a city of unicorns and te

General Motors, Honda partner to make millions of affordable EVs

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Rick Schostek, EVP of American Honda, said it best in a released statement: “Announcing a new battery electric vehicle isn’t exactly headline making news these days.” He’s righ

Hear from these amazing investors and founders on TechCrunch Live this April

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TechCrunch Live has an exciting slate of episodes scheduled for April. The speakers come from a variety of disciplines, backgrounds and locations. Like always, each episode features an entrepreneur pr

Register now for TechCrunch Live: Austin!

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TechCrunch Live is coming to Austin, Texas. Not physically, though — maybe next year! On April 6, TechCrunch Live is recording a special episode focused on Austin startups and investors. It&#821
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