David Bray
David is both a Distinguished Fellow at the non-partisan Henry L. Stimson Center (promoting international security and shared prosperity through applied research and independent analysis, global engagement, and policy innovation), non-resident Distinguished Fellow with the Business Executives for National Security (US), and a CEO and transformation leader for different “under the radar” tech and data ventures seeking to get started in novel situations.
David speaks on the following topics:
Modern technology
Data science
Technology and governance
Security
Future forecasting
Humans and technology
Innovation and disruption
Digital networks
Space technology
Surveillance technology
The internet of things
AI
Highlights from David's CV
CEO and transformation leader for different “under the radar” tech and data ventures seeking to get started in novel situations
Distinguished Fellow at the non-partisan Henry L. Stimson Center
Non-resident Distinguished Fellow with the Business Executives for National Security
Principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures
Has served in a variety of leadership roles in turbulent environments, including bioterrorism preparedness and response from 2000-2005, Executive Director for a bipartisan National Commission on R&D, providing non-partisan leadership as a federal agency Senior Executive, worked with the U.S. Navy and Marines on improving organizational adaptability
Has received both the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award and the National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement Medal
Formerly Executive Director for the People-Centered Internet Coalition chaired by Internet co-originator Vint Cerf
Named Senior Fellow with the Institute for Human-Machine Cognition starting in 2018
Business Insider named him one of the “Top 24 Americans Who Are Changing the World” under 40 and he was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum
For twelve different startups, he has served as President, CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and Strategic Advisor roles
“Thought provoking – with great examples that really brought it to life!”
“A very good and inspiring session…”
“Very insightful, concrete and pedagogical”