Tech journalist Om Malik dies at 60 after heart illness

Om Malik, a pioneering technology journalist and founder of the influential media company GigaOm, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Stanford Hospital. He was 60 years old. His family announced that his death followed a long health journey with his heart, and he was surrounded by family and friends.

Malik was a defining voice in Silicon Valley for more than two decades. Born in India and raised in New Delhi, he moved to the United States and was part of the launch team for Forbes.com in 1997. He founded GigaOm in late 2001, initially as a personal blog to promote his book. He later transformed it into a major independent technology publication and analyst firm, known for its thoughtful reporting and sharp industry analysis that looked beyond mere product announcements.

In 2008, Malik expanded his career into venture capital, joining True Ventures as a venture partner where he advised and invested in early-stage startups. The firm paid tribute to him, noting he was the first founder they funded and that his idea for a new type of media company, conceived in their offices, became GigaOm. The firm described him as a brilliant founder, a prolific writer, a gifted photographer, and...