Mike Butcher MBE is an accomplished journalist, presenter, interviewer, and conference chair, with a powerful impact on the UK and European tech startup scene. As Editor-at-Large of TechCrunch, Mike has earned a reputation as one of the most influential people in tech journalism, regularly writing for UK national newspapers and magazines. He is also a frequent broadcaster, appearing on major international news outlets, such as BBC News, Sky News, CNBC, Channel 4, and Bloomberg.

Mike's expertise in the tech industry goes beyond journalism. He co-founded TechHub.com, a company serving as a global community and workspace for tech startups. He was also the founder of The Europas, an annual European Tech Startup Conference & Awards, as well as the Pathfounder event series. More recently, he co-founded Techfugees.com, a non-profit that brings together refugees, NGOs, and tech innovators to create solutions for the migrant crisis, and TechVets, an organization aimed at helping UK military veterans transition into cybersecurity roles.

Mike has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named one of the most influential people in tech by leading UK newspapers and magazines, as well as being awarded an MBE for his services to the UK technology industry and journalism.