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Zach Seward

Hi, I'm Zach Seward, a journalist and media entrepreneur based in New York. I co-founded the business news organization Quartz, and am currently figuring out what's next for me. My professional biography, contact information, etc., can be found here.

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Featured Posts

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A few tactics that actually helped diversify our newsroom

This is is not a success story, but we did make some progress.

A few tactics that actually helped diversify our newsroom
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Presumed audiences in digital media

Writing for a global audience is hard, but not even trying is a form of nationalism that's pervasive on the web.

Presumed audiences in digital media
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Thank you, Quartz

I'm stepping down from Quartz after more than 11 years as co-founder, reporter, editor, chief product officer, CEO, owner, and editor-in-chief.

Thank you, Quartz

Recent Posts

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Migration is about migrants

In praise of news organizations that understand whose "crisis" to focus on.

Migration is about migrants
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The blackout

Summer couldn't end as long as we were at camp.

The blackout
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Keeping score

With a stubby blue pencil, no eraser.

Keeping score
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Who's helping migrants in New York City?

The mayor says we're full. Thankfully, these groups aren't willing to give up on migrants or the city's future.

Who's helping migrants in New York City?
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The jackpot is a lie

Lotteries are obviously a scam, but did you know the scam is getting worse?

The jackpot is a lie