Shawn Hopwood

Shawn Hopwood is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and speaker known for his expertise in technology evangelism, specializing in early-stage startups and Fortune 500 company 'stealth teams.' With a strong track record of creating companies, brands, and employing guerrilla marketing tactics, Shawn is dedicated to evangelizing emerging technologies, particularly focusing on 3D Graphics, Additive Manufacturing, and Content Marketing.

His diverse skill set encompasses Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Brand and Digital Marketing, Product Development, Evangelism, Go-to-Market Strategies, Ecosystem Development, Technology Licensing, Contract Negotiations, and Public Speaking. Shawn's career highlights include founding the first magazine dedicated to the Macintosh graphics community at the age of 19, serving as Apple's First 3D Graphics Evangelist, and directly licensing OpenGL to Steve Jobs at Apple while working at SGI.

Throughout his career, Shawn has been involved in groundbreaking projects such as pioneering the development of the first Internet healthcare appliance at Health Hero Networks, and leading Coding Technologies in inventing the first MP3 decoder and MPEG-4 HE-AAC Audio Codec, which was later acquired by Dolby Labs. He is an advocate of Digital Citizenship and actively volunteers at community organizations to promote Digital Literacy in underserved communities.

Recognized as one of the '50 Leaders of the Future' by Ebony Magazine, Shawn Hopwood holds a background in Architecture from the New York Institute of Technology and also studied Music and Art. He has held key positions in various organizations, including CMO & Head of Developer Relations at Dyndrite Corporation, Chief Marketing Officer & VP at Type A Machines, Chief Marketing Officer at ClikPop.com, Co-Founder at Vincita Networks, Inc. (SceneChat), and several senior roles at prominent companies like Dolby Laboratories, Health Hero Network, SGI, and Apple Computer.

With a wealth of experience and a passion for advancing technology, Shawn Hopwood continues to make a significant impact in the entrepreneurial and tech industry, driving innovation, fostering relationships, and sharing his knowledge through speaking engagements and community involvement.