Kate O'Neill: podcast appearances and interviews

Kate O'Neill is an American author, tech consultant, and CEO of KO Insights. She was among the first 100 employees at Netflix and is the founder of her own tech-consulting firm. O'Neill is known for her work as a Wired contributing writer and as a regular speaker at events within Silicon Valley. She hosts The Tech Humanist Show, which explores the intersection of technology and human experience. O'Neill has authored several books, including Tech Humanist, which offers insights into making technology better for both business and individuals, and A Future So Bright, which discusses how strategic optimism and meaningful innovation can help restore humanity. Her 2025 publication, What Matters Next, provides guidance for leaders on making human-friendly tech decisions in a rapidly changing world. This book was named to the Thinkers50 2025 Best New Management Booklist, shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Award in Digital Thinking, and longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Awards. In 2025, O'Neill was named to the Thinkers50, a global ranking of top management thinkers. She is recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the top 50 management thinkers in the world. Since 2015, O'Neill has been based in New York City, where she continues her work in technology consulting, writing, and speaking on issues related to the ethical and human-centered use of technology.