Big Changes are Happening

Beginning Monday, June 7th, the Kitchen Sync will offer paying subscribers more content, more insights, and more opportunities for engagement. Before I get into the details, let me start with a few words of appreciation:

• Thank you for reading and supporting this newsletter. I know there’s a ton of content out there, and I’m grateful to each and every one of you for allowing me to share my thoughts and ideas. I understand not everyone will choose a paid subscription, but I am thankful for all of you.

• The Kitchen Sync is a labor of love. It started out as an informal email between friends and has grown to more than 7,000 readers — nearly 70% of whom read the newsletter every week. That’s AMAZING! Thank you for reading and sharing with your friends. My goal is that the Kitchen Sync will remain a valuable resource at a time when technology is a growing part of virtually every economic, social, and political issue. Your support in this effort helps make that happen.

• Over the next couple weeks, you’ll hear from me occasionally, in a short-lived effort intended to make sure everyone knows about the transition to paid subscriptions.

Subscription Details

Starting today, you can choose one of three subscriptions:

1. For $5 a month or $50 a year, Insiders will get the Monday Brief delivered to their inbox every week (with audio), as well as exclusive access to longer form “Deep Dives” on important tech and national security issues, podcast interviews with policymakers and thought leaders, breaking news alerts and analysis, community discussion threads, and other benefits.

2. For $100 a year, Founders will get all of the Insider benefits plus exclusive engagement with me, with other thought leaders, and each other in a monthly Founders video call where we will discuss the most important tech and national security trends and topics.

3. Free subscribers will get the Monday Brief (without audio) delivered directly to their inbox twice a month as well as occasionally receiving other public postings.

**As a special thank you, the first 200 people to sign up for an annual “Insider” membership will only pay $40!**

If you’re interested in a group subscription, simply reply to this email and I’ll get in touch.

Things I Learned About You From the Reader Survey

• 80% of you read the Kitchen Sync directly in your inbox.

• 45% of you read the newsletter first thing in the morning, while 28% read it over breakfast.

• 46% would like even more content every week.

• 86% of you think the Monday Brief is exactly the right length.

• 71% read the Friday Sync-Up at least occasionally.

• 57% of polled readers would like a podcast where I have informal conversations with other tech and national security experts.

• 29% of you would like a video conference with me and other guests.

• 76% of polled readers subscribe because they’re “curious/interested.”

• Things you like about the Kitchen Sync (you could choose multiple): Industry insights (84%), accessible explanations (69%), DC insights (64%), informal/engaging style (63%), and an “insider view” (53%).

• The top performing word users used to describe the newsletter was “informative.”

Thanks Again for Being Such a Wonderful Group of Readers!

As I close, I want to take a final moment to thank all of you once again. It’s a blast writing the Kitchen Sync and you are the reason for its success. I can’t tell you how awesome it is to get your notes of encouragement and thanks. Our country needs a sophisticated but accessible conversation about technology and its implications. It’s an honor to be in that conversation with you.

Klon