Webb Wright

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Ferriss - UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellow at UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics

United States

Overview

Webb Wright is a freelance journalist and Columbia Journalism School alumnus specializing in the intersection of technology and the mind. His work, featured in publications like WIRED, The Atlantic, and Quanta Magazine, explores complex topics including artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and quantum computing.

Originally from Colorado, Webb is now based in Brooklyn, New York. He is obsessed with language and music and was born and raised in the Rocky Mountains, which shapes his personal interests outside of his technology-focused reporting.

As a Ferriss-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellow, he conducted an investigation into New York Citys underground mushroom market.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Emerging Technology
Writes extensively on emergent tech, including AI, the metaverse, and quantum computing for major publications and authored a weekly newsletter on the topic called “The Emerging Tech Briefing”.
Psychedelics & Policy
His work as a UC Berkeley fellow and his Master's Project focused on the burgeoning psychedelics industry, drug policy, and mental health applications.
AI & Consciousness
Explores the philosophical and psychological impacts of AI, writing about how chatbots simulate humanity, warp user worldviews, and can be designed to be persuasive.

Media Appearances

Webb has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2023 - 9-2023
Ferriss - UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellow at UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics
12-2021 - 10-2024
Technology Reporter at The Drum
8-2021
Technology Reporter at Freelance
1-2021 - 8-2021
Graduate Student at Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
3-2019 - 12-2021
Freelance Writer at Freelance

Education

12-2020 - 9-2021
Education details unavailable from Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
2013 - 2015
Bachelor of Science - BS from Portland State University

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Insights For Selling To Webb

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Webb is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Webb

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Webb move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Webb take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Webb

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