Silicon Valley Business Journalist & Multimedia Storyteller; Former Senior Writer & Editorial Director at Fortune; Creator & Host of "Operation Firewall"
Michal Lev-Ram Biography
Michal Lev-Ram is a Silicon Valley-based business journalist known for her multimedia coverage of the technology industry and its intersection with culture, politics, and the broader economy. Lev-Ram spent 15 years at Fortune, holding roles including senior writer, editorial director for live media, and editor-at-large. Before joining Fortune, she was a staff writer at Business 2.0, a former Time Inc. publication that covered startups, and has also written for CNNMoney, Fast Company, and Popular Science.
At Fortune, Lev-Ram served as a special correspondent covering the technology and entertainment sectors, producing analysis and longform reporting. She also served as editorial director of Fortune Live Media, the company’s portfolio of global events, and co-chaired Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit and Brainstorm Tech, an annual technology conference. Lev-Ram wrote cover stories on Elon Musk, the Women of Netflix, Disney’s Bob Iger, and IBM’s Ginni Rometty, as well as features on Marc Benioff, Kathleen Kennedy, Michael Dell, Mary Barra, and Jack Dorsey.
In addition to her print work, Lev-Ram launched a nonfiction audio series called "Operation Firewall" on Audible, serving as creator, host, and executive producer of the nine-part podcast. She has also hosted multiple podcast series at Fortune, including "Leadership Next," a weekly interview show featuring Fortune 500 CEOs. "Operation Firewall," a series about a Secret Service cybercrime investigation, is under development as a TV show. Lev-Ram is also a contributor to CNBC, making regular appearances from the network’s San Francisco bureau, and co-hosts a weekly podcast, "What's Your Number?," which focuses on the Israeli economy.
Lev-Ram’s reporting contributed to Fortune winning a SABEW Best in Business Award for its technology coverage. She has experience in live journalism, having served as editorial director of Fortune’s live events business and moderated interviews with global leaders across the United States, France, China, and the United Kingdom. Lev-Ram also writes, interviews, and consults for other outlets, including Esquire, PBS, and TED. Her multimedia background and expertise in technology and business provide insight for audiences across industries.
Michal Lev-Ram Videos
Michal Lev-Ram - Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit
Michal Lev-Ram hosts a conversation with Sephora executive Artemis Patrick about retail and beauty trends, brand building in the age of TikTok, and...
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