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Singularity Experts

Meet the world-renowned experts who deliver our transformative programs and events.

Singularity Experts

Trusted subject matter experts (SMEs) aligned with our key taxonomy areas. These distinguished professionals are available through our open enrollment program and our Speaker Bureau, offering organizations and event planners the opportunity to engage a Singularity Expert for speaking engagements, conferences, or specialized events.

You'll notice some of our Experts include the title of Fellow. Singularity Fellows are distinguished collaborators within the Singularity Expert community, recognized for their exceptional contributions to their respective areas of expertise. They play a vital role in advancing thought leadership, fostering community engagement, and expanding the network of experts, while also participating in speaking engagements and pro bono initiatives that further Singularity's mission.

Gary Bolles
Gary Bolles
Partner at the consulting firm Charrette LLC + Singularity Fellow: Transformation
Leadership, Singularity Foundations, Exponential Thinking, Innovation, Communities, Purpose
Singularity Fellow: Transformation
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Gary is a Singularity Fellow in the area of Transformation and co-founder of career advisory service eParachute. His LinkedIn courses on leadership and organizational development have been taken by over 1 million learners.

Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom
Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom
Co-Founder of International Space Consultants and SpaceBase, Singularity Fellow: Space Tech
Space Technology, Exponential Thinking, Innovation, Economies
Singularity Fellow: Space Tech
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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.

Andra Keay
Andra Keay
VP Global Robotics, AMT & Managing Director, Silicon Valley Robotics + Singularity Fellow: Robotics
Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Ethics, Governance
Singularity Fellow: Robotics
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Andra Keay, as the Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics, spearheads the non-profit industry collective that champions innovation and the successful commercialization of robotics technologies. Beyond her pivotal role at Silicon Valley Robotics, Andra is a multifaceted entrepreneur, renowned for her establishment of the global startup competition Robot Launch, the maker space Robot Garden, and the advocacy group Women in Robotics. She extends her expertise as a mentor, investor, and advisor to startups, accelerators, and think tanks, accentuating her passion for steering socially beneficial robotics and AI into the mainstream. With a prolific career encompassing diverse dimensions of the robotics landscape, Andra Keay remains at the forefront of propelling technological innovation towards a brighter, more connected future.

Kyle Hermans
Kyle Hermans
CEO, Be Courageous + Singularity Fellow: Purpose
Leadership, Exponential Thinking, Innovation, Transformation, Purpose, Wellbeing
Singularity Fellow: Purpose
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Kyle facilitates the world's breakthroughs, having collectively facilitated, advised, and trained the senior leaders of 120+ Fortune 500 companies across multiple countries and industries. Kyle is Founder and Chief Exponential Officer of Be Courageous, the global growth platform helping leaders and their organizations master their exponential future today through courageous breakthroughs in culture transformation, enterprise strategy, insight-led innovation, design science, and impactful organizational engagement. Kyle has held the positions of Partner at Lippincott/Oliver Wyman; Senior Director of Innovation Capacity and Organizational Effectiveness at GAP Inc. (across a portfolio of six global brands); Senior Director of Employee Experience at Old Navy; and Principal of Synecticsworld, the premier global innovation consultancy. Kyle holds a BA in Marketing and Design from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in South Africa, is a certified master practitioner of NLP in both North America and Europe, and a certified master facilitator and master practitioner of TRIZ problem-solving patent methodology. “My purpose is to breakthrough impossible. My mission is to positively shape the thinking and actions of the world through courageous action. I believe when we tap into our inner courage anything can be achieved.”- Kyle Hermans

Aaron Frank
Aaron Frank
Singularity Fellow: Mixed Reality, Researcher, and Writer
Mixed Reality, Foundational Concepts, Exponential Thinking, Distributed Ledger Technology
Singularity Fellow: Mixed Reality
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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

Misha Byrne
Misha Byrne
Partner, NeuroPower Group + Singularity Fellow: Leadership
Ethics, Leadership, Foundational Concepts, Wellbeing, Leadership
Singularity Fellow: Leadership
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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.

Robert Suarez
Robert Suarez
Singularity Fellow: Innovation
Innovation, Biotechnology, Leadership, Exponential Thinking
Singularity Fellow: Innovation
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Robert Suarez originates, develops and grows sustainable impact ventures and initiatives in the areas of regenerative ecosystems, circularity and humane tech. After spending two decades working in design and innovation for large corporations, startups and impact partners, Robert knows what truly drives innovative ideas into market - understanding the needs and behaviors of people, systems and planet, leveraging emerging technologies and applying the right business models to scale new solutions.

Nicholas Haan
Nicholas Haan
Co-Chair, United Nations Advanced Technology and AI Working Group for Food Security Analysis, Singularity Fellow: Governance
Impact, Governance
Singularity Fellow: Governance
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Dr. Nicholas Haan is a moonshot agitator for solving the world’s biggest challenges and creating a future that’s good for people and the planet. He draws from his multifaceted background to enable leaders to cultivate new mindsets, insights and skills necessary to thrive in the digital transformation era.

Nell Watson
Nell Watson
Trusted Advisor ∙ AI Philosopher ∙ Advocate @ IEEE, Apple, EURAIO ∙ Singularity Fellow: Ethics
Foundational Concepts, Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Transformatio
Singularity Fellow: Ethics
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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.

Ignacio Juarez
Ignacio Juarez
Energy Expert and CEO + Singularity Fellow: Energy Technology
Energy Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Transformation, Governance, Economies,Exponential Thinking, Foundational Concepts, Purpose, Leadership
Singularity Fellow: Energy Tech
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With over 15 years of experience as a CEO, I am on a mission to digitalize, decentralize, decarbonize, and democratize access to clean energy worldwide. As an expert speaker at Singularity University, I share my insights and ideas on the energy industry and future trends and inspire others to join me in creating a sustainable and equitable future. For my work, I have been recognized as an MIT Innovator Under 35, FastCompany Most Innovative Company X2, FastCompany World Changing Idea, and TIME Best Invention.

Muriel Clauson Closs
Muriel Clauson Closs
Co-founder, Anthill + Singularity Fellow: Economies
Artificial Intelligence
Singularity Fellow: Economies
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Muriel Clauson, PhD is the co-founder of Anthill. Anthill is a ML-enabled HR service center for the deskless workforce. Anthill is focused on helping workers in manufacturing and supply chain roles have the same support in their careers as their desked peers. Muriel has been an active researcher and advisor on the future of work and artificial intelligence.

Jaya Baloo
Jaya Baloo
Chief Security Officer, Rapid7 + Singularity Fellow: Computing
Cybersecurity, Quantum Technology, Computing, Purpose, Innovation, Leadership, Governance
Singularity Fellow: Computing
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Jaya Baloo, currently Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Avast Software has worked in the cybersecurity area for nearly 20 years.

Tiffany Vora
Tiffany Vora
Scientist + VP, Innovation Partnerships, Explore Mars Inc. + Singularity Fellow: BioTech
Biotechnology, Innovation, Exponential Thinking, Leadership, Innovation
Singularity Fellow: BioTech
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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.

Carlo van de Weijer
Carlo van de Weijer
General Manager, Eindhoven AI Systems Institute at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, Singularity Fellow: AI
Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Robotics, Transformation
Singularity Fellow: AI
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Carlo van de Weijer, a prominent figure in the automotive sector, boasts executive roles at Siemens and TomTom. With a master's degree in mechanical engineering from TU Eindhoven and a PhD from TU in Graz, his expertise bridges engineering and technology. Presently, Carlo directs the Eindhoven AI System Institute at Eindhoven University of Technology and serves as a Fellow for future mobility at the Deloitte Center for the Edge. He advises global ministries and industries on mobility's future and contributes insights through a weekly column in a leading Dutch newspaper, leaving a significant impact on technology and transportation discourse.

Darlene Damm
Darlene Damm
Co-Founder, Matternet & Co-founder, DIYROCKETS + Singularity Fellow: Impact
Artificial Intelligence, Communities, Distributed Ledger Technology, Economies, Governance
Singularity Fellow: Impact
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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.

Aaike van Vugt
Aaike van Vugt
CEO, VSParticle
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Advance Manufacturing, Economies, Communities
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Aaike van Vugt has a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Delft University of Technology. He is the co-founder of VSParticle, aiming to help research and industry in the production of inorganic nanoparticles with the goal to help researchers in the fundamental development of new products like batteries, catalyst, electronics, or nano-medicines.

Adam Pantanowitz
Adam Pantanowitz
Biomedical and Electrical Engineer and Entrepreneur
Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Innovation, Exponential Thinking, Mixed Reality
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Adam Pantanowitz is a dedicated technologist who thrives on using cloud computing and machine learning to solve complex problems. He's a faculty member at SingularityU South Africa, focusing on biotechnology and envisioning a future where technology and humanity merge. He's been lecturing at the University of the Witwatersrand since 2009 and has a background in biomedical and electrical engineering, contributing to biotech and software innovations including hands-free surgery tools and CPR monitors. As a respected Fellow of The Institution of Engineering and Technology, he co-founded ventures like AURA, Tariffic, and Lawbuntu, highlighting his entrepreneurial spirit. Formerly CTO of a tax fintech, Adam's expertise expanded. Revered for his tech prowess, he shapes discussions on technology's role in humanity's future. His imaginative projects span brain-internet livestreaming, eye-controlled wheelchairs, brain transmission channels, and thought-driven robotic arms. Adam Pantanowitz incessantly seeks ways to harness technology for human advancement.

Adriana Marais
Adriana Marais
Space Technology, Foundational Concepts, Communities, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose
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Adriana is on a mission. She has a background in theoretical physics, her award-winning PhD and postdoctoral work focused on quantum effects in biology and the origins of the building blocks of life in space.

Alex Gladstein
Alex Gladstein
Chief Strategy Officer, Human Rights Foundation
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Alex Gladstein is the chief strategy officer at the Human Rights Foundation. He also serves as vice president of strategy for the Oslo Freedom Forum.

Alexandre Nascimento
Alexandre Nascimento
Visiting Research Fellow, Stanford University
Artificial Intelligence, Foundational Concepts, Innovation, Transformation
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Alex Nascimento, Ph.D. is a visionary serial entrepreneur and Singularity University Faculty with over 20 years of experience in developing innovative products and technology platforms. He was the director of Samsung SmartThings in Silicon Valley and has an eclectic academic background in business, artificial intelligence, engineering, and human behavior. Alex has affiliations with renowned institutions like Stanford University and MIT, and has developed innovations and obtained patents in various sectors. He is known for his methodology for accelerated AI adoption and a systematic innovation program. With international recognition, he is a columnist and author of scientific articles and books.

Alicia Asin Perez
Alicia Asin Perez
Co-founder and CEO of Libelium
Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Quantum Technology, Robotics
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Alicia Asín, CEO and co-founder of Libelium, a Spanish IT company, is a visionary in the Internet of Things (IoT) field. With the creation of "Waspmote," an open-source sensor platform, she drives innovation in IoT. An influential speaker, Alicia also addresses data mining, security and privacy in the IoT era. Her impact extends to smart cities, precision agriculture and e-health solutions, empowering developing countries. Recognized globally, she's acclaimed for technological contributions, earning awards like the 2021 Top 7 IoT Thought Leader and the 2016 "Rey Jaime I" Award. Alicia's journey exemplifies IoT's potential for transformative social change.

Alissa Proctor
Alissa Proctor
Principal Consultant, Escient
Exponential Thinking, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose
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From childhood, Alissa Proctor envisioned a world where technology and humanity blend seamlessly, transcending limitations. She aspired to be an astronaut or a cyborg, and her love for sci-fi remains unwavering. Beyond entertainment, she sees sci-fi's profound impact on shaping reality and shaping a desirable future. With expertise in IT architecture and technology strategy, Alissa has collaborated with diverse sectors, spanning defense, utilities, education and government. Her fervor lies in exploring fresh perspectives, understanding intricate connections and championing responsibility for societal, ethical and environmental dimensions.

Alix Rübsaam
Alix Rübsaam
VP of Research, Expertise and Knowledge, Singularity
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Singularity Foundations
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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.

Amish Parashar
Amish Parashar
CEO of Explorers' Lab
Energy Technology, Computing, Transformation, Innovation, Leadership, Exponential Thinking
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Amish is CEO of Explorers' Lab, a Silicon Valley posse venturing into deep technologies that disrupt and create entire industries. His venture capital experience includes serving as a founder of a global corporate venture capital (VC) operation for a large public company, and a founding Partner at a $100M corporate-backed VC fund. In these roles and others he has led early-stage VC investments in emerging technology areas including artificial intelligence, robotics, medicine, and autonomous systems. He has held teaching roles at Stanford's d.school and UCSD.

Andrea Geremicca
Andrea Geremicca
Director General of the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability
Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Exponential Thinking, Governance, Sustainable Development Goals
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As Director General of EIIS (European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability, Andrea empowers organizations to achieve their sustainability goals with cutting-edge strategies. He works every day in Europe with governments and UN agencies.

Guest Speakers

Guest contributors are industry professionals and thought leaders not formally affiliated with Singularity. While they may be invited to share valuable insights in specific programs, they are not part of Singularity's official Speaker Bureau and cannot be booked through our channels for external engagements.

Sam Altman
Sam Altman
Co-Founder & CEO, OpenAI
Previous Abundance Summit Speaker
Artificial Intelligence
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Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI, a research organization that aims to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. Previously, he was the president of Y Combinator, a startup accelerator known for its part in the rise of companies like Dropbox, Airbnb, and Stripe.

Steve Jurvetson
Steve Jurvetson
Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Future Ventures
Previous Abundance Summit Speaker
Artificial Intelligence
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Steve Jurvetson is a venture capitalist and an early investor in SpaceX, Tesla, and deep learning companies.

Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins
#1 Life & Business Strategist
Previous Abundance Summit Speaker
Leadership
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Tony Robbins is an American author, coach, speaker, and philanthropist, known for his self-help books including "Unlimited Power" and "Awaken the Giant Within." As a life and business strategist, Robbins advises and counsels Fortune 500 executives, athletes, and world leaders.

Tristan Harris
Tristan Harris
Co-Founder, Center for Humane Technology
Previous Abundance Summit Speaker
Artificial Intelligence
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Tristan Harris is a former Google design ethicist and a co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology. His work focuses on the ethical and humane use of technology in society. Harris has been a vocal critic of the ways social media manipulates users by exploiting their attention, dubbing himself the "closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience."

Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla
Founder & Managing Director, Khosla Ventures
Previous Abundance Summit Speaker
Artificial Intelligence
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Vinod Khosla is an Indian American billionaire engineer, businessman, and venture capitalist. He is the founder of Khosla Ventures and co-founder of Sun Microsystems. Khosla is known for his wide range of investments in various sectors, particularly in clean technology and biomedicine.

Vivienne Ming
Vivienne Ming
American Theoretical Neuroscientist and Artificial Intelligence Expert
Previous Abundance Summit Speaker
Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Vivienne Ming is a theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author. She co-founded Socos Labs, her fifth company, an independent institute exploring the future of human potential

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