In this episode, I sit down with Amy Nordrum, Executive Editor at MIT Technology Review and one of the sharpest minds working at the intersection of journalism, technology, and leadership. Amy shares what it’s like to lead a newsroom that covers emerging tech while producing some of MIT Tech Review’s most influential projects — including the “10 Breakthrough Technologies” list and “35 Innovators Under 35.”
We talk about what drew her into journalism, how she balances creative curiosity with operational excellence, and the unique challenges (and rewards) of helping smart people do their best work. Amy opens up about imposter syndrome, embracing discomfort as part of growth, and the thrill of chasing stories born from pure curiosity. We also dig into how the media landscape is evolving — and why now, more than ever, we need trusted sources and principled editors steering the ship.
This is a conversation about leadership, ambition, and navigating change — and Amy brings both clarity and warmth to all of it.
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