Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher, born in 1962 in Philadelphia, is the tech world’s sharp-tongued oracle, revered and feared in equal measure. As the co-founder of Recode and former Wall Street Journal columnist, she built her empire on a mix of incisive interviews and scathing critiques, often leaving Silicon Valley titans squirming in their seats. Known for her signature aviators and no-nonsense style, Swisher has wielded her influence to become the definitive voice on tech’s rise—and its many missteps. While her brutal honesty has made her a few enemies, it’s also cemented her status as the journalistic force tech CEOs can’t afford to ignore.