Peter Diamandis
Founder and Executive Chairman, XPRIZE Foundation
Recently named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter H. Diamandis is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He is also the executive founder of Singularity University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that counsels the world’s leaders on exponentially growing technologies.
As an entrepreneur, Diamandis has started over 20 companies in the areas of longevity, space, venture capital, and education. He is co-founder of BOLD Capital Partners, a venture fund with $250 million investing in exponential technologies, and co-founder and vice-chairman of Celularity, Inc., a cellular therapeutics company.
Diamandis is a New York Times Best Selling author of three books: Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think, BOLD: How to Go Big, Create Wealth, and Impact the World and The Future is Faster Than You Think.
Diamandis is described by many as “the best and most dynamic speaker in the industry.” Diamandis’ mission through his keynotes and speaking engagements is to help his audiences understand the pace and implications of exponential technology and how to drive innovation within their organizations.
