Zack Schmidt is a seasoned design and business professional with a diverse educational and professional background. He holds a Master's degree in Design Innovation from Northwestern University and an MBA degree from the Kellogg School of Management. He has worked as a Manager and Senior Consultant at Doblin and Deloitte Digital, respectively, advising clients on design and innovation strategies. Additionally, Zack has contributed to academia by serving as a Capstone Advisor at the University of Washington, guiding the Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design program. Before his consultancy career, Zack has also worked as a Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs and an Intern at MetLife Financial Services.