Éanna Kelly

Bio

Éanna Kelly is the Contributing Editor at Sifted, the Financial Times-backed publication covering Europe's technology and startup ecosystem. Based in Paris, Éanna operates with a roving beat that covers deeptech topics such as spacetech, tech, and defence technology, alongside niche startup lifestyle stories that explore the human side of company building. He writes Sifted's weekly Startup Life newsletter, which covers the nuts and bolts of launching and scaling a startup, from hiring and fundraising to mental health and founder wellbeing. The newsletter has built a dedicated following among European entrepreneurs seeking practical guidance. In addition to the newsletter, Éanna produces weekly Sifted Pro briefings and longer-form Sifted reports that provide in-depth analysis of major trends in European technology. His editorial work helps shape some of Sifted's most ambitious journalism projects. Éanna brings extensive experience in science and technology journalism, with a particular talent for translating complex technical developments into compelling narratives. His coverage spans from satellite technology and launch vehicles to industrial automation and AI applications, always connecting the technology to the broader European innovation ecosystem and the founders building these companies.

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