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Kif Leswing

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Reporter at CNBC
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Kif Leswing is a technology reporter at CNBC, where he covers the semiconductor and computer hardware industries. An Oberlin College graduate, he previously reported for publications like Business Insider, focusing on the corporate strategies of major companies including Apple and Nvidia.

His career in tech journalism began just two weeks after getting his first iPhone, when he started as an intern at Gizmodo.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Reporter
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Topics Kif cares about

Semiconductor Industry
This is his primary, stated beat at CNBC, where he frequently reports on companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Micron, focusing on computer hardware and chips.
AI Company Strategy
He consistently covers the strategic moves of major AI players, including Nvidia's investments in OpenAI and Apple's potential for AI-related acquisitions.
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Career

Work history

3-2019
Reporter
CNBC
1-2016 - 2-2019
Senior Reporter
Business Insider
1-2015 - 2016
Technology Reporter
Freelance
4-2014 - 2-2015
Staff Writer
Gigaom
6-2013 - 12-2013
Editorial Fellow
Wired
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Education
2007 - 2011
Bachelor’s Degree
Oberlin College
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