Andrew McLaughlin

Andrew McLaughlin is a prominent executive and technology policy expert with a diverse career spanning various sectors. He served as the founding President and Chief Operating Officer of Assembly OSM from 2019 to 2023. Assembly OSM is a venture-backed startup focused on revolutionizing urban construction through advanced digital design and manufacturing processes to deliver high-rise buildings more efficiently and sustainably.124

Currently, Andrew McLaughlin is the Chief Operating Officer at SandboxAQ, a company specializing in AI and quantum technologies, where he is responsible for scaling its operations globally.13 Additionally, he is a co-founder and partner at Higher Ground Labs, a startup accelerator aimed at strengthening democratic institutions.2

McLaughlin's career includes significant roles in both the public and private sectors. He was Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States under President Obama, where he advised on internet, technology, and innovation policy.12 He also held leadership positions at Google as the Head of Global Public Policy and served as CEO of Digg and Instapaper.34

His academic background includes a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from Yale University. McLaughlin has been involved in numerous advisory and board roles, including co-chairing the board of Access Now, an organization dedicated to digital rights.24