Ron Miller

Commander
DISC Type : D

Operating Partner - Editorial Director at boldstart ventures

United States

Overview

Ron Miller is an accomplished technology journalist with over 25 years of experience, primarily covering enterprise technology for TechCrunch. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, he specializes in news and trends related to SaaS, cloud computing, and startups. People who have worked with him describe him as a consummate professional, reliable, and knowledgeable.

Outside of his reporting, Ron is a passionate Boston sports fanatic, frequently commenting on the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. He also has a deep interest in music, having previously co-hosted a podcast where he discussed various artists and genres.

He once co-founded and was a regular contributor to a blog focused entirely on social media, which he ran for several years before shutting it down.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Risk-Taker

Very Quick

They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

Enterprise Technology
As an enterprise reporter for over a decade, he consistently covers topics like cloud computing, SaaS, AI, and cybersecurity for publications like TechCrunch.
Startup Ecosystem
He frequently writes analysis and news pieces on enterprise startups, their funding, scaling challenges, and market trends.
AI Regulation
He has recently been featured on podcasts discussing the evolving landscape of AI regulation, its impact on innovation, and the challenges companies face.

Media Appearances

TechCrunch's Ron Miller on Future of AI (Generation AI Podcast Episode). Featured in YouTube

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A Few Good Minutes with TechCrunch Enterprise Tech Reporter Ron Miller. Featured in YouTube

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AI Regulation, Integration & More with TechCrunch's Ron Miller. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

9-2024 - 12-2025
Operating Partner - Editorial Director at boldstart ventures
4-2014 - 9-2024
Enterprise Reporter at TechCrunch
1-2014 - 5-2021
Blogger at Intronis
1-1999 - 5-2021
Freelance Technology Journalist at Self-employed
5-2002 - 12-2018
Contributing Editor at EContent Magazine

Education

BA from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Insights For Selling To Ron

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ron is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ron

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ron move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Ron take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Ron

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