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First launched in 2009, the Singularity Executive Program (EP) has helped leaders re-frame their perspective and develop deeper understanding of the technologies shaping the future.The program's purpose is to inspire radically new ways of thinking — the kind of mindset necessary for starting new companies or reshaping organizations seeking change.
The EP is for those ready to take the next transformative leap, to own the future and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Aaron Frank is a researcher, writer, and consultant who has spent a decade working in Silicon Valley. As a writer, his articles have appeared in Vice, Wired UK, Forbes, and Venturebeat. He routinely advises large companies, startups, and government organizations on trends related to a broad set of emerging technologies, with a focus on augmented/virtual reality and virtual environments
Alix is a researcher in philosophy of technology and the Director of Curated and Research Content at Singularity. She investigates the societal and cultural impact of exponential technologies. Her current research centres around two large scale projects. The first focus is on the effects of automated decision-making algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and algorithmic bias.
Darlene Damm is an impact-driven visionary who pioneered the impact technology industry. She co-founded two of the world’s first impact technology companies in aerospace and drone transport, and as former Faculty Chair and Vice President of Community and Impact at Singularity University, taught and mentored thousands of founders and executives who went on to build impact technology companies in every industry including Ag Tech, Food Tech, Ed Tech, Climate Tech, Gov Tech, Health Tech, and more. Darlene received her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, her master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS), was a fellow with Japan-US Community Education and Exchange, is an advisor to the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, was a mentor with Google’s impact accelerator, a judge for Stanford BASES, and served on the Biden Administration’s Working Group on Cross Border Trade. She holds patents in drone technology and Authority Magazine featured her as a social impact hero. She is also the author of Your Dream Job is Here: The Impact Technology Revolution and the New Jobs Saving the World. Her journey seamlessly merges technology and social impact. As the founder of DIYROCKETS, she pioneered crowdsourced space tech in 2012, and co-founding Matternet in 2011, she reshaped medical deliveries with drones in developing nations. Before Singularity University, Darlene empowered youth across Asia and the US, contributing to economies. Her role at Ashoka led to significant funding and partnerships with tech giants, while initiatives like StartEmpathy impacted over 30 countries. Darlene holds a degree from Stanford University, a master's from Johns Hopkins SAIS, and her patent, speaking engagements and publications attest to her expertise in technology, innovation and social change.
Hla Hla Win is a longtime educator and social entrepreneur who dares to dream and brings her dream into reality with Augmented Reality. Hla Hla is best known for creating next-generation interactive learning apps for young learners in the most challenging community.
Hod, an expert on AI and robotics, understands both the current and future potential of AI. His work on self-aware and self-replicating robots has captured the world's attention. He has co-authored over 300 papers that have been cited more than 27,000 times.
For over 20 years, Ja-Naé Duane has been on a mission: improving the lives of a billion people. A renowned behavioral scientist, innovator and expert in global systems, she specializes in leveraging emerging technologies like VR/AR, AI and blockchain to shape the future. Ja-Naé collaborates with corporations, governments and universities, guiding them to transcend limitations and embrace exponential innovation. Notable entities such as PWC, Samsonite and Deloitte have benefited from her insights. As a top-rated Singularity University speaker and author of "The Startup Equation," Ja-Naé excels in empowering startups and multinational firms, redefining business models for global impact. Recognized by The Associated Press, NPR and BusinessWeek, she holds degrees from prestigious institutions like Brown University and I.E. Business School. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a focus on the future of information systems, Ja-Naé is also a research fellow at MIT's Center of Information Systems Research.
Jonathan explores the dynamics of large-scale, long term change with a focus on beyond the horizon technologies, providing insight on the evolving role of applied innovation. Jonathan is a founding Singularity Expert and has worked at Apple, Adobe, and Autodesk.
Dr. Mark Jackson is the Senior Quantum Evangelist at Quantinuum. He received his B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from Duke University and Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Columbia University. He then spent 10 years researching superstring theory and cosmology, co-authoring almost 40 technical articles.
Naveen is an intensely curious entrepreneur who is focused on ideas that will push humanity forward. He is the author of the award-winning book Moonshots: Creating a World of Abundance. His current moonshot adventures are Viome and Moon Express. As a serial entrepreneur, he previously founded InfoSpace, Intelius, and TalentWise.
Eleanor ‘Nell’ Watson, a pioneering ethics and machine intelligence researcher, has been a driving force behind some of the most crucial AI ethics standardization and certification initiatives from organizations such as the IEEE.
Onicio Leal has dedicated 14 years to developing data-driven innovation projects focused on exponential technologies and Artificial Intelligence across 15 countries on all continents. He is a certified global faculty member at Singularity University, specializing in data and digital health. Onicio holds a PhD in Epidemiology and serves as a professor at the University of Arizona’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, researching, and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. Previously, Onicio was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Zurich’s Department of Economics and a senior researcher at ETH Zurich’s Department of Computer Science. He served as Director of Research and Development for the govtech Colab.re for two years and spent seven years as CEO of Epitrack. Onicio has also worked as a consultant and speaker for prominent national and international institutions, including Wired, Itaú, Braskem, SwissNext, Pernod Ricard, UNICEF, the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization, the Institute for Scientific Interchange (Italy), among others.
Christian von Reventlow is a dynamic global executive driving business transformation through customer-centric approaches, technology foresight and workforce engagement. With expertise in Digitization, 5G and Cloud/Edge computing, he's a sought-after speaker and author of "The Digital Shift: Design’s New Role as AI Transforms into Personal Intelligence." His impactful roles include Group Executive at Telstra, where he revamped consumer business strategy, and Chief Product & Innovation Officer at Deutsche Telekom AG, catalyzing innovation culture and deploying AI, AR and IoT. An MIT case study highlights his transformational leadership. Christian's 25-year journey spans key roles at Intel, Avaya and Tenovis, including inventing Europe's first cloud service in 2001. Armed with a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Technical University Berlin and a Master's in Physics from Ruhr-Universität Bochum, he champions technology for global good. His current position as Group Executive for Products and Technology at Telstra underscores his commitment to innovation-led organizational evolution.
Diederick is the Director of the Center for Quantum and Society. Previously he worked for Deloitte’s incubator where he co-founded Fast Ventures, a venture discovery technology to match larger companies with tech ventures, now part of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services.
Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom is a space entrepreneur, speaker, author, and impact instigator. She is the Co-Founder of International Space Consultants and SpaceBase – a social enterprise working to democratize access to space by catalyzing space ecosystems in emerging countries, starting with New Zealand. Emeline is an Edmund Hillary Fellow, currently residing in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Jonathan explores the dynamics of large-scale, long term change with a focus on beyond the horizon technologies, providing insight on the evolving role of applied innovation. Jonathan is a founding Singularity Expert and has worked at Apple, Adobe, and Autodesk.
Karen Tay has held senior leadership positions across the start-up and government worlds.
Kellie leads Deloitte's Analytics and Artificial Intelligence practice in Australia and specializes in the Future of Mobility and the impact these technologies will play in shaping tomorrow's transport system. Kellie also has a PhD in consumer decision making and nudge psychology, and is particularly interested in the consumer psychology of transport decision making.
Melba Kurman writes about the ways in which new technologies impact our daily lives. She is the co-author of two books and several articles about driverless cars, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing. Melba is a veteran of the software industry and a graduate of Cornell University, the University of Illinois and the U.S. Peace Corps. She is currently working on a book about creative machines.
Michael is a pilot, researcher and entrepreneur. He founded the Free Flight Research Lab to use non-rigid airfoil platforms to advance climate science, conservation and safety. He also developed robotic free flight platforms that would end up being the basis of Airbus’s Project Monark, which he led as Project Executive.
Misha Byrne, a Singularity University expert in Neuroscience & Performance, applies his social-cognitive neuroscience background to delve into performance enhancement. Now a behavioral strategist and consultant at The Future Academy X (Munich) and Partner at NeuroPower Group (Australia), he aids business leaders in embracing digitalization and AI by using brain insights. His role spans easing tech adaptation, optimizing team performance and fostering human-centered businesses. Misha's portfolio includes creating an AI personality for a leading Japanese car manufacturer, driving digital transformation in healthcare and promoting peace initiatives among Indian and Pakistani doctors. An influential editor of NeuroPower: Leading with Neurointelligence, his focus now revolves around infusing science, empathy and practicality into the Future of Work, blending technology, diversity and collaboration to cultivate high-performance cultures.
Naveen is an intensely curious entrepreneur who is focused on ideas that will push humanity forward. He is the author of the award-winning book Moonshots: Creating a World of Abundance. His current moonshot adventures are Viome and Moon Express. As a serial entrepreneur, he previously founded InfoSpace, Intelius, and TalentWise.
Eleanor ‘Nell’ Watson, a pioneering ethics and machine intelligence researcher, has been a driving force behind some of the most crucial AI ethics standardization and certification initiatives from organizations such as the IEEE.
Paola Santana is a lawyer, public procurement expert and tech entrepreneur, creating the next breakthrough in government systems. She's the founder and CEO of Social Glass, a software ecosystem using Artificial Intelligence to power high-performing governments.Previously, she co-founded Matternet, a Silicon Valley company pioneering drone logistics networks.
Dr. Rodrigo Nieto, a geostrategist and defense futurist, specializes in homeland security and policing's evolving landscape. As a research professor at the Naval Postgraduate School and a Singularity University faculty member, he equips law enforcement and military leaders to adapt strategies to emerging threats. His research scrutinizes U.S. perimeter security, revealing geographic nuances. With a Ph.D. in Geopolitics and J.D. qualifications, Dr. Nieto combines legal and strategic insights. Also, an acclaimed author, he dissects global organized crime, innovation challenges, and cybersecurity policies. Recognized with the NPS LCDR David L. Williams Outstanding Professor Award, he's celebrated for his teaching excellence. Additionally, fluent in Spanish, English, and proficient in French, he infuses a global perspective. Also being a private pilot, he merges intellectual curiosity with hands-on exploration, shaping security dialogues for the future.
Sahra-Josephine is an expert on converging technologies and how these are applied in learning contexts to design personalized and adaptive learning experiences that empower end-users to improve their lives.
Dr. Tiffany Vora is a dynamic educator, writer, scientist and entrepreneur. She's Faculty and Vice Chair of Medicine and Digital Biology at Singularity University. Tiffany founded Bayana Science for science communication and co-founded Three Body Labs. She's driven to bridge science with practical insights for society, with degrees in Biology and Chemistry from NYU and a PhD in Molecular Biology from Princeton. Additionally, she's mentored startups, championed diversity and inspired innovation. Her expertise spans CRISPR, genetics, climate change, space biology and more, offering a broad view of transformative technologies.
Tricia Wang, a social scientist, and consultant, is on a relentless quest to ensure technology serves humanity, fostering social impact at the intersection of data and humanity.
...of attendees say their favorite part of the week was meeting and collaborating with the other participants.
...of attendees say the program had a positive impact on their personal and/or professional development
...of attendees say they were able to apply what they learned at the Executive Program in their organization
Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam
Aaron Frank
Darlene Damm
Hla Hla Win
Hod Lipson
Naveen Jain
Jonathan Knowles
Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam
Andra Keay
Aaron Frank
Jun Axup
Nell Watson
Alix Rübsaam
Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam
Christianna Taylor
Onicio Leal Nato
Arash Aazami
Alix Rübsaam
Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam
Vivian Lan Agami
Mark Nasila
Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam
Sharron McPherson
Mark Jackson
Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam
Aaron Vaccaro
Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam
Ja-Nae Duane
Rachel Sibley
Neil Desai
Esther Wojcicki
Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam
