Richard Thieme is a renowned professional speaker, author, and pioneer in the technology industry. With a focus on society, identity, intelligence, and security, Thieme has spent over 27 years sharing his forward-thinking insights on the impact of new information and communication technologies. His presentations have reached audiences worldwide, including conferences and companies like Microsoft, GE, and Bank of America. Thieme's ability to cross-reference ideas from diverse fields and his lifetime of speaking experience make his presentations on various subjects fascinating.

Thieme has an impressive background with a B.A. in English Literature and Writing from Northwestern University, an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Chicago, and an M. Div in Theology/Theological Studies from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. He has also written 37 short stories and two novels and has former affiliations with organizations such as ThiemeWorks, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and the Institute for Applied Network Security.

Thieme has been a keynote speaker at conferences like Black Hat Briefings and Def Con and has presented on BioHacking and new technologies at security conferences. His areas of expertise include biotechnology, biohacking, new technologies, and the ethics surrounding their use. His thought-provoking insights and unique perspective make him a distinctive voice in the tech industry with a reputation for being a "prophet who saw it all from the beginning."