Submit to The Automated

We explore how automation, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping business, work, and society — with a global edge and an Asian lens.

We're open to publishing sharp, original voices. Most of our pieces are commissioned or curated, but we welcome outstanding submissions that align with our themes.

What We’re Looking For

We accept:

Essays (700–1,200 words) on automation, AI, and tech strategy
Case studies on startups, operators, or emerging market dynamics
Frameworks or mental models for builders, thinkers, and policymakers
Visual explainers, timelines, or infographics
Interviews with founders, researchers, or practitioners

We like writing that is:

Insightful, non-obvious, and grounded in practice
Clear and well-structured (we love clarity over hype)
Relevant to operators, technologists, or the curious policymaker

Topics We Love

Some of our favorite angles include:

Automation in emerging markets (esp. Asia)
Startup teardown: how AI is being applied today
Operator frameworks for building with LLMs
Global regulation, demographic shifts, and AI
What GPT gets wrong (and right) about your domain
Behind-the-scenes of AI in logistics, education, or manufacturing

How to Submit

Email us at [email protected]
Use subject line: Submission – [Your Title or Idea]
Include:
- Your draft (Google Doc or PDF preferred)
- A short bio (1–2 sentences)
- Optional: link to past writing or LinkedIn

We respond to selected pitches within 7–10 days. If we don’t move forward, feel free to pitch us again.

What You Get

Feature in The Automated newsletter and website
Exposure to 5,000+ readers, founders, operators, and investors
Optional honorarium (case-by-case)
Social and podcast amplification if aligned

Want to Co-Write with AI?

We experiment with co-writing using GPT-4, Claude, and other tools. If you want to explore this hybrid process, let us know — we’re building editorial AI workflows that fit the future.