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Scott Hartley
Scott Hartley, founder of The Fund and author of The Fuzzy and the Techie, has worked at Google, Facebook, Harvard Law School and the White House and invested in over 100 startups; he speaks on technology, ethics and the role of humanities in AI.
If you're like Scott Hartley and can proudly state that you have worked for prestigious organizations such as Google, Facebook, Harvard Law School, and the White House, it's undoubtedly safe to say that your CV catches people's attention.
Scott has been at the forefront of the ever-evolving tech industry throughout his career, making him a highly respected figure. Not only is he the founder of The Fund and the author of the renowned book 'The Fuzzy and the Techie', but he has also invested in over 100 startups.
His expertise in the future of technology, ethics, soft skills, and humanities in the era of algorithms has led him to deliver captivating keynote speeches for major global businesses, including World Bank, Fidelity, IBM, Visa, UBS, Deloitte, Google, and Stanford. Additionally, he has been a sought-after speaker at renowned international festivals, such as the Hay Literature Festival.
If you are searching for the key to launching successful start-ups or aiming to stay ahead of the curve in future technology, then it is time to elevate your game by learning from one of the industry's most brilliant minds.
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Scott Hartley draws on his book The Fuzzy and the Techie as a framework for his keynotes, using case studies from his investment work across 100-plus startups to ground arguments about the role of humanities in technology.
Scott Hartley speaks on the future of technology, AI ethics and governance, entrepreneurship, and the role of humanities in an era of algorithms. He is the author of The Fuzzy and the Techie and founder of The Fund, through which he has invested in over 100 startups, with prior roles at Google, Facebook, Harvard Law School, and the White House.
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