Josh Constine

Josh Constine is a Principal Investor and Head of Content at SignalFire, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. He joined SignalFire in May 2020 after an extensive career in tech journalism, notably serving as Editor-at-Large for TechCrunch for over eight years. During his tenure at TechCrunch, he authored more than 3,500 articles focused on technology, startups, and social media, and was recognized as the most-cited technology journalist from 2016 to 2020 by Techmeme.35

Education and Background

Josh holds a Master’s degree in Cybersociology from Stanford University, where he studied the impact of technology on social interactions. He also completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford, graduating with honors in 2007 with a focus on Social Psychology and Interpersonal Processes.13

Role at SignalFire

At SignalFire, Constine focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in sectors such as social networks, consumer technology, and the creator economy. He leads the firm's content initiatives, which include producing newsletters and resources aimed at supporting entrepreneurs. His work is informed by data insights from SignalFire's predictive recruiting technology, Beacon.234

Public Speaking and Media Presence

In addition to his investment role, Constine is a public speaker and has moderated discussions with notable figures in the tech industry, including Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg and U.S. Senator Cory Booker. He also contributes as a guest commentator on CNN, providing insights into the venture capital landscape and startup ecosystem.136

Outside of his professional endeavors, Constine is involved in community arts initiatives in San Francisco and maintains an active presence on social media, sharing insights on technology trends and entrepreneurship.13