Karen Spinner
Data-driven editorial strategies for technical B2B companies. Original research and hands-on writing. Custom AI-powered software.
Built the content services practice at The Argonaut. 200+ content assets shipped for Fortune 500 clients.
Wondering About AI on Substack. Reached #5 on the Substack Rising list for Education.
Future Scan, CarouselBot, Prompt Collector, Substack Reader, Newsletter Audit. Built with Python, Django, and JavaScript, plus AI-assisted development.
Content strategy and team leadership. Managed writers, freelancers, strategists, PMs, and designers across hundreds of projects.
What I do
Content Strategy
Planning, writing, and managing thought leadership campaigns.
Editorial Leadership
Running editorial programs and managing writers for B2B tech companies.
Original Research
Empirical studies on AI systems. Co-author of a Letter published in Nature, April 2026.
Tool Development
Web apps and Chrome extensions built with Python and JavaScript.
Selected work
Recent research
- AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days (Nature 652, 828, April 2026, with Dr. Sam Illingworth)
- I ran over 1,000 API calls to find out how ChatGPT grades essays (May 2026)
- I analyzed 415 Reddit posts about AI in schools (July 2025)
What colleagues say
A multi-talented force: expert writer, sharp strategist, and skilled project manager. Her keen grasp of complex concepts, and how to transform them into effective content, made her an invaluable collaborator.
A poised, smart, and creative thinker. She knows how to strategize and develop content to solve whatever client challenge is thrown at her, even under immense pressure.
Currently
I'm always looking for new challenges. If you need help with original research reports, sales enablement libraries, or custom development, I'd love to hear from you. Details: /research, /sales-enablement, /development.