Writing
Nick Bilton
Nick Bilton is a British-American journalist, author, and filmmaker known for his incisive coverage of technology, culture, and media. He currently serves as a special correspondent at *Vanity Fair*, where his reporting has delved into the intersecting worlds of Silicon Valley, politics, and crime.
Bilton’s career highlights include his tenure as a reporter for *The New York Times*, where he wrote the “Bits” blog and covered the evolving tech landscape. He is the author of several notable works, including *Hatching Twitter: A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal* (2013), a bestselling account of the social media platform’s turbulent origins, and *American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Creator of the Silk Road* (2017), a gripping true-crime narrative about the dark web’s infamous marketplace. Both books have been praised for their meticulous research and compelling storytelling.
Bilton has also ventured into filmmaking, producing and directing documentaries that explore digital-age phenomena. His work has earned him recognition as a sharp observer of the tech industry’s impact on society. With a knack for uncovering hidden stories, Bilton continues to shape conversations around innovation, power, and consequence.
Filmography