Founder, Sifted
John Thornhill is the Founder of Sifted, the Financial Times-backed publication covering Europe's startup and technology ecosystem, and the Innovation Editor at the Financial Times. Based in London, John launched Sifted as the FT's first backed media startup, recognizing the need for dedicated, high-quality journalism covering Europe's rapidly growing tech sector. With over 30 years of experience at the Financial Times, John is one of the most respected voices in global technology journalism. He writes a weekly column for Sifted Pro subscribers called the Sifted View, offering his perspective on the trends, ideas, and innovations shaping Europe's technology landscape. His columns draw on decades of experience covering technology, business, and international affairs to provide context and insight that few other journalists can match. John's dual role at the FT and Sifted gives him a unique vantage point on how European innovation fits into the global technology landscape. He has covered the rise of the internet, the mobile revolution, and now the AI transformation, bringing historical perspective to emerging trends. His vision for Sifted has created a publication that serves as the essential guide to European tech.
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