Cyrus Farivar here from Ars Technica. I'm the senior business editor. (http://arstechnica.com/author/cyrus-farivar/)

I write about startups (sometimes) and often also about tech law/policy/privacy/etc.

So I’ve been tasked with profiling five under-the-radar people in the Bay Area that are doing interesting things/running neat NEW startups.

Hit me with ideas, people. Bonus points if you name a startup that you DON’T work for.

If I like your idea, I'll get in touch with that person and we'll organize some time to do an in-person interview.

I'm based in Oakland, but am mobile around the Bay Area.

Email me: cyrus.farivar@arstechnica.com

Thanks HN!