A little background…

I am Rafe Needleman, an experienced journalist, editorial leader, technology analyst, and content strategist. I am known for my clear communication, insightful perspectives, and curiosity about technology—whether it’s society-shaping innovation or the minutiae of how networks communicate.

A coworker at Cisco once described me as “externally wired,” meaning I always put my audience first. It’s true—once a journalist, always a journalist. Dylan Tweney interviewed me about this.

My career has spanned journalism, corporate content, and agency work. I’ve led editorial teams at CNET, Byte, Yahoo, Make Magazine, and Red Herring. I’ve written daily columns, hosted podcast series, and authored three books. In the communications field, I’ve ghostwritten for Fortune 500 executives and startup founders, coached teams on crafting better stories, and helped startups perfect their pitch decks.

I’ve also worked in Developer Relations at Cisco and Evernote, bridging the gap between product teams and programmers.

Recently, I’ve focused on AI content strategies, exploring how creative expertise can merge with modern tools.

And yes, I will emcee your Star Trek Trivia night—for a few quatloos, of course.