Sean O'Kane

Sean O'Kane is a seasoned journalist with a focus on the electric vehicle sector and startup ecosystems. Currently serving as a Senior Reporter for TechCrunch since December 2023, O'Kane reports on the electric vehicle revolution and transportation startups. Prior experience includes reporting for Bloomberg News from January 2022 to November 2023, where coverage revolved around electric vehicle startups and Tesla, including insights into CEO Elon Musk. O'Kane's career began at The Verge from April 2014 to December 2021, holding roles from Reporter to Senior Reporter. Additionally, O'Kane contributed as a photographer and writer for The Bowery Presents and worked in various editorial capacities at BET.com and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. O'Kane holds a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism from Hofstra University, earned between 2004 and 2008.