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:
Genspark launches Claw AI assistant as secure alternative to open agent platforms such as OpenClaw
March 12, 2026
Artificial intelligence workspace startup Genspark.ai today announced the launch of Genspark Claw, a new AI assistant designed to operate a dedicated cloud computer environment on…
ORO Labs raises $100M to expand procurement orchestration platform
March 12, 2026
Procurement orchestration platform company ORO Labs Inc. announced today that it has raised $100 million in new funding to accelerate its expansion, further develop its…
Zendesk announces deal to acquire customer support AI startup Forethought
March 11, 2026
Customer service and sales software provider Zendesk Inc. today announced that it plans to acquire artificial intelligence software for customer support teams startup Forethought Technologies Inc. for…
Cybersecurity startup Kai raises $125M to build agent-driven AI security platform
March 11, 2026
Cybersecurity startup Kai Cyber Inc. today launched with an announcement that it has raised $125 million in new funding to develop and scale up its…
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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