Lauren Goode

Lauren Goode: Chronicling the Intersection of Technology, Power, and Society

We’ve tracked Lauren Goode’s evolution from early-career tech reporter to WIRED’s senior staff writer specializing in Silicon Valley’s global influence. Her work uniquely bridges corporate strategy analysis with examinations of technology’s societal ripple effects.

Career Evolution: From Gadget Reviews to Systemic Analysis

• 2010s Tech Boom Coverage: Documented smartphone revolution and platform economics
• Policy Pivot (2016-Present): Shifted focus to regulatory impacts post-Trump election
• Globalization Era: Mapped supply chain politics through tariff wars and AI governance

Defining Works

• Trump’s Tariffs Could Reshape the US Tech Industry

Goode’s 2025 WIRED investigation revealed how reciprocal tariffs disrupted semiconductor supply chains, forcing hardware companies to reconsider decades-old manufacturing strategies. Through proprietary shipping data analysis and executive interviews, she demonstrated how trade policies accelerated automation investments while squeezing consumer electronics margins.

• Come i dazi di Trump potrebbero ridisegnare l'industria tech americana

This Italian-language analysis for WIRED Italia localized the tariff story for European audiences, contrasting EU regulatory approaches with US protectionism. Goode highlighted how Milan-based fintech firms leveraged the trade chaos to capture market share in payment processing.

• Unpacking ‘Good Quests,’ Christianity, and Caviar Bumps

In this religion-tech crossover piece, Goode profiled the ACTS17 Collective’s efforts to align venture capital with Christian ethics. Her immersive reporting at a Silicon Valley prayer breakfast exposed tensions between profit motives and faith-based impact investing.

Strategic Pitch Guidance

1. Frame Policy Impacts Through Corporate Narratives

Goode prioritizes stories demonstrating how regulatory changes force operational pivots. Successful pitches highlight specific business adaptations, like her 2024 piece on Intel’s tariff-driven factory retooling. Avoid theoretical policy discussions without concrete corporate examples.

2. Surface Undercovered Religious Influences

With increasing interest in faith-driven tech movements, she seeks stories about:

• Religious organizations shaping AI ethics frameworks
• Faith-based venture capital funds
• Workplace spirituality programs at major tech firms

3. Globalize Silicon Valley Stories

Her WIRED Italia work shows particular interest in how non-US markets exploit American tech policy shifts. Compelling angles include:

• Asian manufacturers bypassing tariffs through third-country partnerships
• European startups capitalizing on US cloud infrastructure gaps

Recognition in Tech Journalism

• 2024 PressContact Verified Status: Earned platform’s top authenticity credential through rigorous fact-checking and source transparency
• WIRED Cross-Lingual Reporting Prize: Awarded for making complex trade policies accessible across English/Italian audiences