Jason Crawford is the founder and CEO of The Roots of Progress, a non-profit organization established to create a new philosophy of progress for the 21st century. He is also an accomplished software engineering manager and tech startup founder with experience at companies such as Flexport, Groupon, and Amazon. Crawford has a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and is currently writing a book titled The Story of Industrial Civilization. In addition to writing essays and giving talks about the history of technology and progress, he is also a former technical consultant at Our World in Data. His extensive knowledge of the tech industry and his passion for progress make him a sought-after speaker and thought leader.