Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders

Voices Who’ve Joined the TechUnited Conversation

Featured Speakers

Meet some of the incredible thought leaders who have shared their expertise with our community.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysicist

American Museum of Natural History

Astrophysicist making complex science accessible; ignites public curiosity about the future.

Beth Comstock

Former Vice Chair

General Electric (GE)

Former GE Vice Chair driving creative leadership, change agility, and enterprise storytelling.

Tim Draper

Venture Capitalist

Draper Associates

VC behind iconic startups; known for bold takes on entrepreneurship, education, and decentralization.

Marc Lore

Entrepreneur

Wonder Group, Jet.com

Serial entrepreneur reshaping eCommerce and dining; invests in city-scale and sports ventures.

Bill Nye

Science Educator

The Planetary Society

Beloved science educator blending fun and rigor to inspire action on space and climate.

Gary Vaynerchuk

Entrepreneur & Media Leader

VaynerMedia

Entrepreneur and media leader translating consumer trends into growth strategies.

Thierry Klein

President, Bell Labs Solutions

Nokia Bell Labs

Nokia Bell Labs leader bridging research and real-world AI, 5G/6G, and connectivity advances.

Teik C. Lim

President

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

NJIT President fostering R&D, industry ties, and innovation-driven talent pipelines.

Scott Belsky

Chief Strategy Officer

Adobe / A24

Adobe and A24 leader shaping the creative economy; empowers creators to make impact.

Robert Kapito

Co-Founder & President

BlackRock

BlackRock co-founder spotlighting investing, retirement readiness, and market resilience.

From Fortune 500 executives to founders and researchers, TechUnited unites leaders driving innovation—apply to share your insights.

NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund

The NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund represents a landmark achievement in state-level venture capital funding. This $500 million fund will provide crucial early-stage funding to New Jersey tech startups, helping bridge the gap between seed funding and Series A rounds. The fund focuses on supporting companies in AI, biotech, fintech, and clean technology sectors.

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