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Nilay Patel is a technology journalist, editor, and podcaster. He earned an AB in political science from the University of Chicago in 2003 and a JD from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2006. He briefly practiced copyright law before entering journalism. Patel began as a blogger, served as managing editor at “Engadget” (2007–2011), and co-founded “The Verge” in 2011 as part of Vox Media. He became its editor-in-chief in 2014, growing it into one of the most influential tech and culture sites with millions of monthly readers and award-winning reporting, including Pulitzer and National Magazine Award nominations. He hosts the “Decoder” podcast, co-hosts “The Vergecast,” and is a regular CNBC contributor.