Ben Thompson
Founder & Author, Stratechery
About
Ben Thompson is the founder of Stratechery, one of the most influential technology analysis publications in the world. Based in Taipei, Taiwan, he is known for pioneering Aggregation Theory — a framework for understanding how the internet restructures value chains. A former Microsoft, Apple, and Automattic employee, Thompson's daily newsletter and Sharp Tech podcast are widely read by executives and investors across Silicon Valley. His analysis of platform dynamics, AI strategy, and the business of technology has shaped how the industry thinks about disruption and value creation.
Key Contributions
- Created Aggregation Theory, a foundational framework for understanding internet platform economics
- Built Stratechery into the defining independent technology analysis publication
- Pioneered the individual subscription newsletter model that inspired Substack-era media
- Provided early, influential analysis of AI's impact on technology business models
- Hosts Sharp Tech podcast offering real-time strategic analysis of the tech industry
