Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now

Nellie Bowles

Author

    Latest articles by Nellie Bowles

    Technology
    Michelle Phan: From YouTube Star to $84 Million Startup FounderMichelle Phan: From YouTube Star to $84 Million Startup Founder
    Technology

    Do not underestimate the YouTube makeup-tutorial starlet.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    The Venn Diagram of Hard Odds: Female Technical Founders With Venture FundingThe Venn Diagram of Hard Odds: Female Technical Founders With Venture Funding
    Technology

    “In corporate life, it’s been helpful, people remember me -- ‘Oh, you were the woman in the room.’”

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    In Palo Alto, Even the Hummus Guy Has an E-Commerce StartupIn Palo Alto, Even the Hummus Guy Has an E-Commerce Startup
    Technology

    “No matter what my investments, I think I will always be famous for my hummus,” says the founder of the Wondermall app.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Tech Celebs Join Esther Wojcicki as New Media Center Opens at Palo Alto HighTech Celebs Join Esther Wojcicki as New Media Center Opens at Palo Alto High
    Technology

    Influential Paly High gets a new hub for its seven publications -- and a Woj check.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    It’s Hard Out There for a Sex-Toy EntrepreneurIt’s Hard Out There for a Sex-Toy Entrepreneur
    Technology

    “Would a bank not be willing to work with a gynecologist? They look at vaginas all day.”

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Let’s Talk About Policy, Please? Maybe? Secretary of Commerce Comes to Silicon Valley.Let’s Talk About Policy, Please? Maybe? Secretary of Commerce Comes to Silicon Valley.
    Technology

    Trying to talk politics with Silicon Valley.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Can Developers Turn a Neglected SF Neighborhood Into an Innovation Hub?Can Developers Turn a Neglected SF Neighborhood Into an Innovation Hub?
    Technology

    Apparently, radiation and crime can scare developers away for only so long.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Evan Spiegel and Mike Bloomberg on Sexting and Dealing With the HatersEvan Spiegel and Mike Bloomberg on Sexting and Dealing With the Haters
    Technology

    “First -- Mike, have you ever sexted on Snapchat?” Couric inquired.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Eric Schmidt, Rand Paul, John Doerr and Bob Woodward ... Agreeing on ThingsEric Schmidt, Rand Paul, John Doerr and Bob Woodward ... Agreeing on Things
    Technology

    “What I would like to see is more entrepreneurs. More entrepreneurs everywhere. I’m just in awe of entrepreneurs.”

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Behind the Pink Mustache: Inside Lyft HQBehind the Pink Mustache: Inside Lyft HQ
    Technology

    All the computer printers are named after people with great mustaches. Tom Selleck. Ron Burgundy.

    By Nellie Bowles