Previously a former naval intelligence officer and Defense Department Official, Jack served as the director of the Minnesota Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning. However, his interest and exceptional understanding of the Internet of Things, Big Data, biotechnology, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence, has shaped his career into the knowledgeable and experienced futurist expert that he is today.
Author of eleven books, including a number of best-sellers, Jack has also been asked to regularly feature on various radio, broadcast and print media, such as CNN, the Science Channel’s FutureScape and Discovery Channel’s Inside Out, The Wall Street Journal and .Wired Magazine.
Speaking well over 100 times a year at a variety of business events and conferences, Jack is a believer that creativity and action are more powerful and versatile than knowledge. His presentations are energetic and thought-provoking, including advice that can help educate and inspire his audiences.
Known for his willingness to deliver highly tailored presentations that are guaranteed to inspire and motivate, Jack is able to tailor his talks to a variety of fields including healthcare, energy, agriculture, education, finance, manufacturing, retail and investing.
