New York, New York, United States
Iโm a geopolitical strategist, writer, and investor. The world is shifting in ways faster than thought possible. Institutions are a step behind, lamenting what is lost rather than navigating the way forward. My focus is the intersection of the two tectonic forces of our time: geopolitics and technology. I explore this through my podcast ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ (available on Spotify) and Substack, ๐๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ผ. I have written two books applying this lens to todayโs challenges: ๐๐ช๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ด๐ต ๐ช๐ฏ ๐๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ช๐ด & ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ง๐ญ๐ช๐ค๐ต: ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ and ๐๐ณ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฑ 2.5: ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ. They are available through Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, and elsewhere. Over the past two decades, I have worked on global transformation across four continents, briefing the top leadership at government, private, and multilateral institutions. My work has ranged from helping architect multi-billion-dollar partnerships to supporting the transition in post-revolutionary countries. Today, Iโm building within the 2040 nexus, integrating thought leadership, advisory, and investment. โข ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ - For conveners and observers in a changing world seeking new thinking that challenges conventional approaches. ย ย โข ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ - For early-stage companies, funds, and ecosystem partners with a strong belief in the power of the technology of decentralization. ย ย โข ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ - For business leaders and investment institutions seeking honest, independent, and actionable counsel to harness the opportunity presented by shifting global forces. Most of my external engagements are facilitated through 2040 Advisory. I do not undertake lobbying or transactional fundraising. Every project must be anchored in building real value rather than just financialized returns. I also take on speaking engagements on global dynamics in select forums. A list of the proprietary topics is available on request. One word embodies the spirit of my work and worldview: differently.
Building a thought leadership platform, investment vehicle and advisory service that enable opportunity at the intersection of technology and geopolitics. The three platforms operate under the 2040 brand nexus: 2040 World, 2040 Advisory, & 2040 Ventures.
To work on the intersection of hypernationalism and populism, and the shifting of the global economic order, to identify how public and private entities can push for human rights, conflict resolution, and global development in this new environment.
Writing is my lifelong vocation, an inescapable condition. It began with experimental columns for The Daily Princetonian. Today, my focus is on the longer form. Essays on the dynamics of a changing world can be found on Geopolitico. Books include the primers "Trump 2.5" and "Middle East in Crisis & Conflict," with a third manuscript in formation. Newer mediums that invoke the untethered imagination await. For the authentic author, there is only an audience of one: the spirit within, seeking to break free.