Walter Thompson

Managing Editor, Contributions, TC+

Senior Editor Walter Thompson edits staff and guest articles for TechCrunch+ and manages TechCrunch’s guest contributor program.

Previously, he worked at a number of startups in various roles and as City Editor of Hoodline. He is the host of The Golden City, a podcast about San Francisco.

The Latest from Walter Thompson

TechCrunch+ Roundup: SaaS architecture, Kimberly Bryant’s next move, managing cloud security

Aug 01, 2023 Walter Thompson

“Building a plane in mid-air" is something Silicon Valley visionaries love to say, but it has little to do with the iterative work of developing software.

TechCrunch+ Roundup: SAFE founder survey, replacing a CEO, how cyber insurance works

Jul 28, 2023 Walter Thompson

Replacing a CEO is a complicated process: senior executives and board members should be in alignment, and founders must be ready to let go.

TechCrunch+ Roundup: Traction slide help, climate tech homework, Euro cannabis investor survey

Jul 25, 2023 Walter Thompson

A traction slide is your chance to show off and build investor confidence. But what if your startup doesn't have any wins to boast about?

TechCrunch+ Roundup: Generative AI marketing, European edtech report, falling fintech valuations

Jul 21, 2023 Walter Thompson

There’s a lot of performative behavior in startup land, such as foosball tables in reception areas and kitchens with kombucha taps.

TechCrunch+ Roundup: Firing yourself as CEO, board deck basics, venture debt explained

Jul 18, 2023 Walter Thompson

Feeling pretty confident about the marketing slides you’ve prepared for your upcoming board meeting? If so, you may be on the wrong track.

TechCrunch+ roundup: SaaS sales toughlove, cybersecurity survey, ‘the new venture normal’

Jul 14, 2023 Walter Thompson

My high school football team won a few state championships, but sportswriters never asked how much ground we lost to penalties.

TechCrunch+ roundup: Generative AI catch-up, bootstrapping tactics, hiring a head of growth

Jul 11, 2023 Walter Thompson

Meta acquired 100M users for Threads in just 5 days. You are not Meta, however, which means you'll need to develop and protect stronger IP.

TechCrunch+ roundup: J-1 visa details, how to close a Series B in 2023, moving for tax savings

Jul 07, 2023 Walter Thompson

Once an acquisition is in the works, it’s natural for founders to start safeguarding their newfound wealth.

TechCrunch+ roundup: Vertical AI, crypto losses decline, machine learning investor survey

Jun 30, 2023 Walter Thompson

We’re publishing on a lighter schedule to commemorate Independence Day, so I’ll return on Friday, July 7 with a new TC+ roundup.

TechCrunch+ roundup: Building growth funnels, HR tech bonanza, secondary market signals

Jun 27, 2023 Walter Thompson

Building a durable growth funnel doesn't just scale your business: it also signals to investors that a team can move directionally, which is a major confidence builder.

TechCrunch+ roundup: AI + travel, fusion investor survey, why you’ll never get funding

Jun 23, 2023 Walter Thompson

Most founders don't know they're on the wrong track until it's too late. Building a startup requires a high degree of confidence — and for some, denial.