Leo Laporte is a dynamic and versatile individual with a remarkable career trajectory that has traversed multiple realms, encompassing the realms of authorship, public speaking, and broadcasting. His professional odyssey has been marked by a series of relocations to various cities, including the iconic metropolises of New Haven, Monterey, San Jose, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, where he has consistently demonstrated a keen focus on technology-related coverage, expertly navigating the converging landscapes of radio, television, and the Internet.
Leo is presently occupying the esteemed position of host on The Tech Guy Show, a highly acclaimed national radio technology talk program that broadcasts its engaging and informative content every Saturday and Sunday from 2-5p Eastern Standard Time, boasting an impressive reach of over 200 stations across the nation, with a notable presence on prominent and influential radio stations such as KFI in Los Angeles and KGO in San Francisco, both of which are part of the renowned Premiere Networks.
Leo, a pioneering individual, took the initiative to establish the TWiT Netcast Network in April 2005, a groundbreaking endeavor that has remarkably evolved into a prominent global producer of captivating podcasts, captivating the attention of an astonishing 6 million listeners and viewers each month. The network's impressive array of shows has contributed significantly to its success, featuring an eclectic mix of popular programs such as this WEEK in TECH, Security Now!, Windows Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, and the distinguished Triangulation, which has garnered a prestigious Webby Award.
Leo's groundbreaking approach to broadcasting, which has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, reached new heights with the launch of TWiT Live in May 2008, a pioneering live streaming video platform that features an astonishing 25 hours of original programming each week. The platform's meteoric rise to success was marked by an impressive 2.6 million viewers in its very first month, with viewer numbers steadily and consistently increasing over time. Today, TWiT Live is broadcast daily from a dedicated state-of-the-art live-streaming video studio, strategically located in Petaluma, California, further cementing its position as a leader in the industry.
Leo's personal life is marked by a sense of domestic tranquility, as he shares a residence with his loving wife, Lisa Laporte, who also happens to be the Chief Executive Officer of the renowned TWiT organization. The couple resides in the charming city of Petaluma, located in the picturesque state of California.
