Brian Forde is a renowned entrepreneur, politician, and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management. He co-founded and leads Numero, a startup developing the finance software for Democratic candidates. Brian ran for Congress in 2018 and was one of the top ten fundraisers in the US for first-time candidates. Before that, he served as a Senior Advisor for Mobile and Data Innovation at White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, where he pioneered the Tech policy for President Obama. Brian's passion for digital innovation led him to be the Director of the Digital Currency Initiative at the prestigious MIT Media Lab, where he researched the impact of blockchain and cryptocurrency on society.

Brian Forde is an alumnus of London Business School and the University of California, Los Angeles. He graduated with an MBA and a BA in Sociology, respectively. Brian was awarded a Young Global Leader title by the World Economic Forum, Graduate of the Last Decade by the London Business School, and a 40 under 40 Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, for his work.

Brian Forde's leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation have earned him national recognition. His expertise cuts across government, technology, and the social sector, as evidenced by his work at the White House, MIT, and his startup Numero. His speeches, writings, and interviews on digital innovation, blockchain, and social impact have been published in top media outlets like Forbes, The New Yorker, and the Wall Street Journal.