About Hypertext
I’m Romain Dillet, a writer and investor. I run Hypertext, an opinionated newsletter on the tech industry, with a specific focus on European startups and VC.
Previously, I was a Senior Reporter at TechCrunch for 13 years. I wrote over 3,500 articles on technology and tech startups and established myself as an influential voice on the European tech scene. My career started at TechCrunch when I was 21. More recently, I spent a few months working as a VC investor for Drysdale Ventures based in Paris.
When I’m not writing or investing, I’m also a developer — I understand how the tech behind the tech works. I also have a deep historical knowledge of the computer industry for the past 50 years. I know how to connect the dots between innovations and the effect on the fabric of our society.
I graduated from Emlyon Business School, a leading French business school specialized in entrepreneurship. I have also helped several non-profit organizations, such as StartHer, an organization that promotes education and empowerment of women in technology, and Techfugees, an organization that empowers displaced people with technology.