Harper Reed is a well-known technologist, entrepreneur, and futurist who has achieved great things throughout his career. He is highly respected for his innovative thinking, leadership skills, and ability to inspire and motivate others. Having studied at Greeley Central High School and graduating from Cornell College with a BA, he has worked in a variety of roles across multiple organizations. Most notably, he was the CTO of Obama for America, where he successfully brought technological innovation to the political stage. He also co-founded Modest Inc., which was later acquired by PayPal, where he went on to hold roles as an Entrepreneur in Residence and Head of Commerce. His experience also includes being the CTO of Threadless.com, where he pioneered crowdsourcing and helped grow the company from a 12-person startup to a multi-million dollar enterprise.

Harper Reed continues to share his insights and experiences with the world, frequently traveling to different countries to give talks and showcase the possibilities of technology. He is the CEO of General Galactic Corporation and a former Senior Fellow at USC Annenberg Innovation Lab, as well as a Director's Fellow at MIT Media Lab. In addition, he sits on the boards of IIT Computer Science and the Royal United Service Institute, and is on the Cornell College Board of Trustees. Harper Reed's passion for technology and his belief in the power of teamwork make him highly sought after for his advice and expertise.