Om Malik started Gigaom, a prominent Silicon Valley tech journalism blog, as the dot-com bubble burst. He skillfully filled the void left by defunct publications by delivering both scoops and strong opinions. Malik's astute observations, like comparing early Android to the unsatisfying feeling after Chinese food, highlighted Google's institutional struggles with user engagement. He possessed a remarkable talent for identifying truly transformative companies. Malik was an early proponent of Slack and was the first blogger to extensively cover Twitter, though he wasn't a fan. Similar to a "Is This Anything?" segment, his work often sifted through the vast number of startups to identify those with genuine potential. He was notably critical of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg years before widespread condemnation. In 2013, he identified an "air of amorality" surrounding Facebook, a prescient observation. Malik also criticized venture capitalist John Doerr for attempting to manipulate the political process. His ability to be correct early and often distinguished his insightful tech commentary.