Mark P Mills is a leading technology forecaster currently serving as a Faculty Fellow at McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. As the world sits at the precipice of the next innovation, Mark offers his cutting-edge insight as someone who has worked at the intersections of policy, technology and markets. He is also a distinguished author and a highly demanded speaker on emerging technologies, such as robots, drones, the cloud, energy, internet infrastructure and megatrends.
Earning a degree in Physics from Queen’s University, Canada, Mark began his career as an Experimental Physicist and Development Engineer in microprocessors and fibre optics at Bell Northern Research and RCA David Sarnoff Research. Very early into his career, Mark’s pioneering work in microprocessors, fibre optics and missile guidance earned multiple patents, demonstrating his fortitude and acumen in technology development. Recognised for his ground-breaking work, his council became highly demanded by a range of private sector firms, the Department of Energy and US research laboratories.
The distinguished technology forecaster went on to serve under President Regan in the White House Science Office and in 2001, he co-founded Digital Power Capital, a boutique venture fund. He also held the role of Chairman and CTO of ICx Technologies, playing an integral role in taking the company public in 2007. Currently a Strategic Partner with Montrose Lane, he previously acted as a Technology Advisor for the Bank of American Securities and testified before Congress on several occasions, as well as briefing state public-service commissions and legislators. Widely published in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today and Real Clear, Mark is also the author of The Cloud Revolution.
As a leading technology analyst, Mark has also been featured as a guest expert on CNN, Fox, NBC, PVS and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He is also the host of The Last Optimist and has co-authored The Bottomless Well, exploring energy prices and policy. Named Energy Writer of the Year by the American Energy Society, Mark delivers impactful presentations on megatrends and the future of energy. He is also highly sought after for his knowledge of robotics, drones, virtual reality and internet infrastructure.
Mark P Mills is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
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“At the crossroads of technology, energy, and the economy — the big three! — Mark Mills is the brightest and most compelling speaker I’ve seen.”
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