Forbes loses two veterans
Dan Lyons, tech editor at Forbes magazine, is moving to Newsweek, according to Keith Kelly of the New York Post.
Lyons, who runs a blog under the pseudonym "Fake Steve Jobs," will replace former Newsweek tech writer Steven Levy, who jumped to Wired.
Kelly writes, “It's the first significant hire since Newsweek went through its massive downsizing that slashed the staff by 111 people, including about 30 on the editorial side.
Lyons’ blog of makes fun of Apple Inc. co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs. He also published a book, "Options: The Secret Life of Steve Jobs."
A 10-year veteran of Forbes, Lyons worked out of his home near Boston.
He begins his new gig Aug. 1.
He’s not the only Forbes writer moving on. Erika Brown, an associate editor who wrote about venture capital firms and oversaw the annual Midas List of hot Silicon Valley performers, is now becoming a venture capitalist. She will join Matrix Partners in Menlo Park, Calif., beginning June 16.
Lyons, who runs a blog under the pseudonym "Fake Steve Jobs," will replace former Newsweek tech writer Steven Levy, who jumped to Wired.
Kelly writes, “It's the first significant hire since Newsweek went through its massive downsizing that slashed the staff by 111 people, including about 30 on the editorial side.
Lyons’ blog of makes fun of Apple Inc. co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs. He also published a book, "Options: The Secret Life of Steve Jobs."
A 10-year veteran of Forbes, Lyons worked out of his home near Boston.
He begins his new gig Aug. 1.
He’s not the only Forbes writer moving on. Erika Brown, an associate editor who wrote about venture capital firms and oversaw the annual Midas List of hot Silicon Valley performers, is now becoming a venture capitalist. She will join Matrix Partners in Menlo Park, Calif., beginning June 16.

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