Contact
Chat securely with Signal:
If you have sensitive information or news tips, you can securely communicate with me by using the encrypted app Signal. My Signal number is (845) 445-8455 and my username is @chriswelch.01. You must be using Signal to keep messages secure; regular SMS texts are not encrypted.
Other ways of getting in touch:
Email: welch [at] theverge [dot] com
Bluesky: My direct messages on Bluesky are open to everyone, so feel free to say hey. But please, no pitches over DM.
X / Twitter: I no longer post on X, but my account remains active for messaging. That said, I don’t check it often.
If you think you’ve got a compelling professional opportunity, I’m reachable at LinkedIn or through email at welch [at] outlook [dot] com.