Duncan Riley
Senior Tech Journalist
Tech journalist covering Startups, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Senior writer at SiliconANGLE and an Australian abroad in Thailand.
About Duncan
Duncan Riley is a senior writer at SiliconANGLE covering Startups, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. With over two decades of experience in digital media, Duncan has established himself as a respected voice in technology journalism.
An entrepreneur at heart, Duncan co-founded the VC-funded media company B5Media and founded the news site The Inquisitr. He was also a senior writer at TechCrunch in its earlier days, contributing to its rise as one of the most influential tech blogs in the world.
Born in Sydney, Australia, Duncan now resides in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where he continues to cover the latest developments in technology and startups for a global audience.
Latest Articles
Recent coverage from SiliconANGLE:
Wallarm warns APIs are fueling AI-era breaches at machine speed
February 17, 2026
A new report out today from application security company Wallarm Inc. warns that application programming interfaces have become the single most exploited attack surface across vulnerabilities,…
SurrealDB raises $23M to expand AI-native multimodel database
February 17, 2026
SurrealDB Inc. today revealed that it has raised an additional $23 million in funding for its multimodel artificial intelligence-native database. The plan is to accelerate…
Checkmarx integrates Developer Assist into Kiro for real-time AI-powered code security
February 17, 2026
Application security testing firm Checkmarx Ltd. today announced integrated development environment-native support for Kiro through Checkmarx Developer Assist, extending real-time, artificial intelligence-powered application security directly into the…
Proofpoint rolls out revamped partner program targeting AI-driven security market
February 17, 2026
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint Inc. today announced the launch of a new global partner network designed to help partners grow faster, strengthen their margins and deliver greater value…
Experience
2014 – Present
Senior Writer, SiliconANGLE
Reporting on Startups, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence with daily news articles and feature pieces. Provides in-depth analysis on technology trends, funding rounds, and emerging industry players.
2008 – 2011
Founder & Editor, The Inquisitr
Established and led a popular news site focusing on trending stories in technology, entertainment, and politics. Oversaw editorial strategy, managed a remote team of writers, and drove significant audience growth.
2007 – 2008
Senior Writer, TechCrunch
Contributed to TechCrunch’s early success by reporting on emerging startups and key technology trends. Authored breaking news and in-depth features that shaped the startup ecosystem’s narrative.
2005 – 2007
Co-Founder, b5media
Co-founded a VC-backed blog network spanning multiple verticals including technology, lifestyle, and entertainment. Helped grow the network to over 300 blogs, establishing a strong online presence.
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