John Thornhill is the Editorial Director and Cofounder at Sifted, as well as the innovation editor at the Financial Times. He specializes in topics related to artificial intelligence, enterprise tech, and the global economy, often exploring themes of startups and entrepreneurship. John has been featured in numerous prestigious publications, including Wiley, The Irish Times, and MIT Technology Review.
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