Kara Anne Swisher is a prominent American technology journalist, podcaster, conference organizer, and author, renowned for her incisive interviews with top tech executives and her coverage of the internet business since 1994. She began her career at The Washington Post and later joined The Wall Street Journal, where she co-founded the D conference (later All Things Digital) with Walt Mossberg in 2003, establishing it as a premier event for tech leaders. In 2014, she co-founded and launched the independent tech news site Re/code, which she sold to Vox Media in 2015. Swisher founded the Recode Decode podcast, featuring in-depth conversations with tech innovators, and currently hosts the podcast 'On with Kara Swisher,' where she interviews influential figures across tech, business, and politics. She also co-hosts the podcast 'Pivot' with Scott Galloway, discussing current events in technology and media. As of 2023, Swisher serves as a contributing editor at New York Magazine. Her work has earned her accolades, including being named one of the most influential people in tech by various publications, and she has authored books like 'There Must Be a Pony in Here Somewhere' (2003) on AOL-Time Warner. Swisher's influence extends to shaping public discourse on tech ethics, antitrust issues, and innovation, and she remains a critical observer of Silicon Valley's power dynamics, known for her straightforward style and willingness to challenge industry giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos.