Zachary Crockett
Editor, Senior Writer, The Hustle

Ageism and tech go together like PB&J

An analysis of 330,000 employees from 43 U.S. enterprises has proven that ageism definitely exists in tech.

Zachary Crockett • September 28, 2017

Silicon Valley’s new obsession: boring-ass startups

Last week Flexport raised a $110m Series C, placing its pre-money valuation at a whopping $800m. This is not a company that makes photo sharing apps or design-porn hardware: it is a customs brokerage and freight forwarding service. (Jesus, just reading that can put you to sleep). And its success is indicative of a larger […]

Zachary Crockett • September 25, 2017

Billionaires’ first jobs

An analysis of billionaires' very first jobs.

Zachary Crockett • September 19, 2017

Surprise: apps are still dead in the water

There was a time, long ago, when a wantrepreneur could dream up a new app and get a million first-week downloads. That time, my friends, is no more.

Zachary Crockett • August 28, 2017

A Microsoft font is scandalizing Pakistan’s First Family

How Calibri is playing a crucial role in an unfolding political scandal in Pakistan.

Zachary Crockett • July 13, 2017

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