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Benedict Evans
About
Independent tech analyst. Former Andreessen Horowitz partner. Publishes long-form essays analyzing structural shifts in tech: mobile, e-commerce, AI, automotive. Known for thinking clearly about what is genuinely new in technology vs. what is hype, and for annual presentations that map the state of tech.
Why Follow
Exceptional at separating signal from noise in tech industry analysis. His annual "State of Tech" presentations are among the best macro-level maps of where the industry is. Clear, non-ideological, grounded in data. Useful for understanding the strategic context any digital product operates in.
Notable Output
- Annual "State of Tech" slide decks — structural overview of the industry
- Essays on AI's actual trajectory vs. hype cycle
- "The End of the Beginning" — mobile as the new normal
- Analysis of retail, media, and advertising structural shifts
