When I read about Gigaom's abrupt closure, my heart skipped a beat. There but for the grace of Wearable World, I thought, went ReadWrite. Our former publisher, Say Media, was prepared to shut us down if we hadn't found a new owner. Wearable World is a good home for ReadWrite, and I'm energized by the conversations I have with our CEO, Redg Snodgrass, about our shared mission to democratize technology. Gigaom's closure is a stark reminder, though, that the conventional advertising model, even when complemented by businesses like events and research, isn't always enough to allow independent reporting about technology to thrive. ReadWrite will turn 12 on April 20, 2015. I'd like to see it keep growing through its teenage years—and realize its fullest potential. There's been a lot of buzz about saving Gigaom through a crowdfunding campaign. Om Malik is a beloved former colleague from our days at Business 2.0, and I'm friends with many current and former members of the Gigaom team. Of... - Web2024