Danny Fortson

After 13 years covering business and technology from London, Danny Fortson moved to the San Francisco Bay Area as the West Coast correspondent for The Sunday Times, where he writes the weekly Tech Talk column. He has reported from more than 25 countries and now explains Silicon Valley to the rest of the world.

Inside the Valley, Reading the AI Moment

Danny has been a guest commentator on the BBC and CNBC. He wrote and produced Tales of Silicon Valley, an audio documentary series recognized by the British Podcast Awards, and hosted Danny in the Valley, a weekly interview show with founders and investors. He also co-hosts The Times Tech Podcast with Katie Prescott, and his interviews have included Bill Gates and Marc Andreessen.

A Clear Voice on Stage

On stage, Danny turns what he sees from inside the Valley into a clear read on artificial intelligence and innovation, separating what will last from what will not. His topics include AI as a new infrastructure layer, the jobs that disappear and the ones that emerge, and autonomous agents and AI co-pilots. He is equally at home moderating panels and fireside chats. Conferences and executive teams looking for a keynote on technology and the future of business will find an informed, independent voice.

What does Danny Fortson speak about?

Danny speaks on artificial intelligence, innovation, and the future of business as seen from Silicon Valley. His topics include AI as a new infrastructure layer, the jobs that disappear and the ones that emerge, autonomous agents and AI co-pilots, and why most companies in a boom will not last.

What is Danny Fortson’s background?

Danny is the West Coast correspondent for The Sunday Times and writes its weekly Tech Talk column. He spent 13 years covering business in London before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, has reported from more than 25 countries, and co-hosts The Times Tech Podcast.

Who books Danny Fortson to speak?

Meeting planners book Danny for technology and innovation conferences, executive learning sessions, and corporate events that want an independent view of AI and Silicon Valley. He also moderates panels and fireside chats, which suits events that need a sharp host as well as a keynote speaker.

Silicon Valley and the Future of Everything

An insider’s view of how the Valley’s ideas and companies are reshaping every industry.

Silicon Valley: A Machine to Build Machines

Explains how the Valley’s ecosystem of capital, talent, and ambition produces new companies and technologies at scale.

AI as the New Infrastructure Layer

Why artificial intelligence is becoming a foundation that industries must build on, and what that means for leaders.

The Future of Work: Jobs That Disappear and the Ones That Emerge

A grounded look at how AI is changing roles, skills, and organizations.

Autonomous Agents and AI Co-Pilots

What agentic AI can and cannot do today, and how executives should prepare.

Workshop: How to Craft a Narrative

A coaching session for companies and startups on telling their story to recruit talent, win business, and focus their mission.