Conor Dougherty

Conor Dougherty is an accomplished author, journalist, and former editor. His books explore the intersection of technology, business, and culture, focusing on the changing landscape of modern society. Dougherty's most recent book, "Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America" set out to examine the housing crisis in California and investigate solutions to the issue.

Dougherty's career as a journalist began in 2004, at The Wall Street Journal, where he wrote business articles for the paper. He soon became one of the newspaper's most popular writers, writing about a range of subjects from political finance to intellectual property law. He also worked as a senior editor for Venture Capital Dispatch and Real Estate in the past.

In 2011, he began his own blog, covering the technology sector and related topics. His writing focused on startups and venture capital, as well as the implications of new technologies and trends. He moved to San Francisco in 2012, and his blog gained traction.

Dougherty published his first book, "Golden Gates" in 2019. Through interviews with a variety of people involved in the housing crisis, Dougherty portrays the effects of inequality in the American housing system and explores possible solutions and the changing social environment. His journalistic research and firsthand accounts are an engaging read.

Dougherty has contributed to several publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Economist, and Bloomberg Businessweek. In addition to his work in journalism, Dougherty also gives talks and lectures students at Berkeley and Stanford on the topics of technology and business. He also became a visiting fellow of the City and Regional Planning Department at UC Berkeley in 2019.

Dougherty's second book, "The Wall Street Code," took a closer look at the algorithms and formulas used in Wall Street's trading systems. He examined how the world of high finance has used machine learning to predict markets and how companies use algorithms to arrange financial assets.

Dougherty's third book, "Attack of the 50-Foot Blockchain: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum & Smart Contracts," examined the impact of the decentralized computing network. He looked at the implications of distributed ledger technology, which promises to revolutionize the way data is collected and stored. By connecting distributed ledgers, Dougherty explored how this technology could disrupt the banking and financial sectors.

Dougherty's books explore the technology and finance industry, and his writing offers valuable insight into the complexities of our ever-evolving economy. Dougherty's books have been widely praised for their thought-provoking content and the author's ability to explore complex topics in an accessible way. If you're looking for an enlightening read covering the intersection of technology and business, Conor Dougherty's books are highly recommended.