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Ingrid was a writer and editor for TechCrunch, from February 2012 through May 2025, based out of London.

Before TechCrunch, Ingrid worked at paidContent.org, where she was a staff writer, and has in the past also written freelance regularly for other publications such as the Financial Times. Ingrid covers mobile, digital media, advertising and the spaces where these intersect.

When it comes to work, she feels most comfortable speaking in English but can also speak Russian, Spanish and French (in descending order of competence).

Steve O’Hear was best known as a technology journalist at TechCrunch, where he focused on European startups, companies and products.

He first joined TechCrunch in November 2009 as a contributing editor for TechCrunch Europe, where he worked alongside longtime TC veteran Mike Butcher to help build TechCrunch’s coverage in Europe.

In June 2011, Steve took a break from journalism to co-found the London and Prague-based startup Beepl. In his role as CEO, he helped the company raise its first VC round; in November 2012, Beepl was acquired by Brand Embassy.

Steve left TC in 2021, joining a startup before launching his own thriving public relations shop soon after. Steve passed away in 2024 after a brief illness.