Justin Hendrix

Justin Hendrix is the CEO and Editor of Tech Policy Press, a nonprofit media venture he co-founded that focuses on the intersection of technology and democracy. He brings extensive experience from both journalism and technology sectors, having previously served as Executive Director of NYC Media Lab, where he led initiatives bridging media innovation and technology. Before that, Hendrix spent over a decade at The Economist in various leadership roles, including Vice President of Business Development & Innovation, giving him deep insights into both editorial operations and business strategy. He maintains active academic involvement as an associate research scientist and adjunct professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. His work at Tech Policy Press involves hosting podcasts, conducting in-depth interviews with policy experts, and covering critical issues including AI governance, content moderation, digital rights, and platform regulation. Under his leadership, Tech Policy Press has expanded to include reporting fellowships and new editorial positions, establishing itself as a significant voice in tech policy discourse. His educational background includes a BA from the College of William & Mary and an MSc in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin.