Ilze-Mari Gründling

Senior B2B Reporter

Ilze-Mari brings a decade of publishing experience to DesignRush, writing news, interviews, case studies, ghostwritten bylines, editorials, and press releases distributed by Reuters, AP, Dow Jones, and others. She was previously Digital Copywriter for CapeTown ETC and an in-house writer for African Decisions, a respected corporate and government journal in Africa, and Johannesburg Stock Exchange Quarterly (JSE) Magazine, the flagship publication of Africa’s largest stock exchange.

10+ Years in Journalism and Publishing
Experience across print and digital media, covering B2B business, technology, economics, mining, news, lifestyle, and travel.
B2B Technology and Business Reporting
Covers business strategy, AI, digital marketing, software development, and emerging technology.
100+ Executive Interviews
Interviews founders, executives, and industry experts on business strategy, technology, and market trends.
PR Strategy and Media Distribution
Manages press release distribution, analyzes PR performance, and develops editorial standards for company press releases.