Steve Gillmor is a seasoned technology executive and former journalist with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He currently serves as VP of Strategy at Zapp, a leading rapid-delivery company specializing in convenience retail. Gillmor is dedicated to helping Zapp become the most customer-focused brand in the sector by working closely with the company's founders to develop and implement strategic business goals.

Gillmor spent more than a decade as a reporter for TechCrunch, a prominent global technology news site, where he focused on UK/European startups, companies, and venture capital. He is also a former contributing editor at TechCrunch Europe and has contributed to various publications such as ZDNet, The Guardian, and ReadWriteWeb. Gillmor is a skilled public speaker frequently featured in media appearances and on-stage presentations, including appearances on CNN, Forbes, and Fast Company.

As CEO and co-founder of Beepl, a Q&A site, he helped the startup raise its first venture capital funding round and guide its development to a successful public launch before its acquisition by Brand Embassy. Gillmor received recognition in the Business Insider UK Tech 100 list in both 2016 and 2017, making him the only journalist to feature two years in a row. He previously worked as an educator, specializing in digital technology and better learning outcomes, and was made a fellow of the National Endowment for Science, Technology, and the Arts in 2002.

Gillmor studied media production at Bournemouth University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a 2:1 ranking. He is also a former advisor to Beepl, consultant at Curverider Ltd., editor and co-founder at last100, and blogger/analyst at Micro Media Corporation. He wrote and directed the well-regarded Silicon Valley documentary 'In Search of the Valley' in 2006. Gillmor's expertise in technology, journalism, and education makes him a respected figure in the industry.