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Om Malik, Influential Tech Blogger and Early Internet Chronicler, Dies at 59
Om Malik, founder of the pioneering tech blog GigaOM and a sharp observer of Silicon Valley's rise, has died at 59. His writing shaped how the industry understood itself during the dot-com boom and beyond. Malik also invested in startups and co-founded True Ventures, leaving a lasting mark on tech journalism and venture capital.
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While his name may fade from headlines, Malik's blend of journalism and investing helped define the modern tech media playbook.
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