A technology and business writer for more than 10 years, Carl Franklin recently left newspapers to pursue a career as an investment analyst, specializing in technology companies. During his time as a journalist, he wrote for a number of leading newspapers and journals including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Financial Times Business magazine, The Economist Technology Quarterly and New Scientist. As Technology and Internet Editor for the respected UK broadsheet Sunday Business -- a start-up he helped to launch -- Carl was well-placed to observe hundreds of new business ideas at close quarters. He interviewed some of the internet's leading entrepreneurs, many of whom have weathered the storm to build world-class companies.