Welcome to my internet home.
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.
You can contact me at hi@hypertext.fyi.