10 of the Southeast's Best Tech Reporters

[UPDATE] - March 2019 - Since this post was written, the tech media environment has changed...a lot! While much of this post is still true, you can find the latest journalist insights in this blog post.

In recent years, the Southeast has grown in its capacity and frequency of creating local tech talent, currently sporting a projected 4.5 to 5 percent growth rate. As a result, reporters are being called on more than ever to deliver the most up-to-date information about our region’s budding brands and their high-tech products. Here are 10 local journalists who constantly deliver the latest information regarding the Southeast’s tech industry.

Urvaksh Karkaria, Atlanta Business Chronicle – A staff writer for The Atlanta Business Chronicle, Urvaksh covers Atlanta’s booming technology industry in print and on his blog, TechFlash. Follow Urvaksh on Twitter at @Urvaksh.

Rick Hancock, AJC Tech Biz Blog – Rick is the editor of MyAJC.com at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and most recently took the helm of the publication’s newly launched Tech Biz blog. Keep up with Atlanta’s innovation by following Rick @RickHancock.

Mark Waller, Times Picayune – As a staff writer for NOLA.com, much of Mark’s coverage focuses on technology entrepreneurship in the New Orleans area. You can follow Mark at @_MarkWaller.

Julia Ballard, Silicon Bayou News – As the editor-in-chief of Silicon Bayou News, Julia closely covers Louisiana's tech startups - placing a spotlight on the Big Easy's entrepreneurial community. Follow Julia on Twitter at @JuliaBallard.

Chris Silva, Nashville Business Journal – As a staff reporter for the Nashville Business Journal, Chris covers all things health care and technology in the Nashville area. Check him out on Twitter at @ChrisSilvaHLI

Allan Maurer, TechJournal South – Based out of Durham, N.C., Allan is an editor of TechJournal South. His coverage lands in the hands of more than 60,000 Southeastern tech executives each month. You can follow him at @Allandale.

Walker Duncan, Southern Alpha – Walker is a startup junky, and writes about startups in the Southeast on the popular site SouthernAlpha.com. He is based out of Nashville, and can be followed at @walkerduncan.

Kenneth Carter, Birmingham News – As Page One and technology editor for The Birmingham News, Kenneth covers all things electronic. Follow Kenneth on al.com’s TECHcetera blog and @KContheweb.

David Glass, Florida Technology Journal – David is a publisher at the Florida Technology Journal and founder of OrlandoiX. He’s been showcasing disruptive companies in the Central Florida tech scene for years, and can be followed at @davidcglass.

Nancy Dahlberg, The Miami Herald – Nancy has a true passion for entrepreneurship, and is a writer and editor for the Miami Herald who covers all things startup in South Florida. Follow Nancy at the Starting Gate blog and at @ndahlberg.

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