Lane Becker
President Wikimedia LLC
Wikimedia Foundation
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Artificial Intelligence
Diversity & Inclusion
GovTech & Public Sector
About Me
Lane Becker is the President of Wikimedia LLC, a commercial subsidiary of the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization that stewards the free online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Wikimedia LLC runs Wikimedia Enterprise, a software platform for organizations that wish to reuse Wikimedia content on their own sites & services.
Previously, Lane was a senior advisor for 18F, a consultancy inside the US government working to modernize government digital services. While there, Lane started and ran 10x, a federal venture studio that invests in technology products and services that benefit the American public. Prior to 18F, Lane worked for the nonprofit Code for America as their Head of Product.
Lane also co-founded Adaptive Path, a pioneering user experience design firm, acquired by Capital One Bank; Measure Map, an online analytics tool acquired by Google that became Google Analytics; and Get Satisfaction, an online customer service tool acquired by the social media firm Sprinklr.
Hear My Insights
The Price of Truth: Balancing Profit and Purpose in the Digital Era
Journalism faces a stark reality: its traditional revenue models, once a fortunate coincidence of advertising, have evaporated. In an age of diverse information sources and AI disruption, the industry must redefine its value proposition. This session explores how media outlets can move beyond clickbait and rediscover their purpose—serving the public with high-quality, relevant content. We'll examine successful monetization strategies, the role of philanthropy, and the delicate balance between economic pressures and journalistic integrity. Is it time for a fundamental rethink, and how can journalism truly serve its audience in this new era?