Dawn JaNea
Tech ecosystem insider, startup culture
About
Dawn JaNea is The Trap Ledger's Bay Area correspondent, covering the tech ecosystem from the ground up in Oakland. Dawn has deep roots in the Bay Area startup scene and covers everything from pre-IPO whispers to FAANG earnings to the VC deals that shape the future of technology. She has a rare ability to explain complex tech business models in plain language and is known for her fearless questioning of tech executives. Dawn also covers the Bay Area housing market and the economic dynamics of gentrification and displacement in Oakland and San Francisco.
Catchphrases
“The Bay builds the future — I report on it.”
“IPO season is always open in the Bay.”
“From the garage to the NASDAQ.”
“Tech money flows through Oakland.”
Show Assignment
Bay Area Beat
Bay Area Beat airs Monday through Friday with reports from the Bay Area covering tech IPOs, startup culture, VC trends, and Silicon Valley economics.