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Pioneering, 21-year USAF veteran with combat experience and White House Fellow & Adviser
Sophie Hackford is a celebrated futurist, influential in shaping tech discourse with over 220 talks. Her advisory roles and co-founding 1715Labs reflect her profound impact on technology and innovation.
Sophie Hackford’s career as a futurist extends well beyond delivering presentations; she is a guiding force in the world of technology and innovation. Her extensive background with leading organizations like WIRED Magazine and Singularity University showcases her deep understanding and foresight in technological advancements and their societal impact.
Sophie has captivated audiences in over 220 talks, addressing executive teams and boards with her insightful perspectives on emerging science and technology trends. Her ability to engage and provoke thought has positioned her as a leading voice in the field of futurism. Sophie’s talks are not just informative; they offer a visionary look into the future, blending complex ideas with practical insights.
Sophie Hackford’s remarkable journey as a futurist, advisor, and entrepreneur showcases her as a key figure in the realm of emerging technologies. Her diverse experiences and insights are invaluable for anyone looking to understand and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation.
Sophie’s advisory work with John Deere & Co spotlights her expertise in the future of food, climate, and agriculture, providing strategic insights into these critical sectors. Her involvement with New Lab in Brooklyn further emphasizes her role in driving innovation across various technology domains. Sophie’s diverse advisory positions underline her ability to apply her knowledge and foresight to real-world challenges and opportunities.
Co-founding and chairing 1715Labs, a spinout from Oxford University’s Astrophysics Department, marks a significant milestone in Sophie’s career. This venture focuses on labeling data for training algorithms, a foundational process in the development of AI and machine learning technologies. Her role in 1715Labs demonstrates her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to turning academic research into practical applications.
Sophie’s tenure at WIRED Magazine and Singularity University, along with her time at the Oxford Martin School at Oxford University, where she raised $120 million for groundbreaking research, reflects her impactful contributions to the tech world. These experiences have not only broadened her expertise but also allowed her to influence the trajectory of technological development significantly.
As a speaker, Sophie Hackford covers a wide range of topics, offering her audiences a glimpse into the future. Her talks span from the Earth as a computational entity, the role of simulations and digital twins in revolutionizing industries, the burgeoning space economy, to the frontiers of quantum computing. Each presentation is crafted to not only inform but also inspire, challenging audiences to think about the impact and possibilities of these emerging technologies.
Sophie Hackford’s ability to articulate a vision of the future makes her an invaluable speaker for any event. Her expertise and insights are essential for understanding the trajectory of technological progress and its implications. To learn more about Sophie or to book her for your next event, please visit our contact page.
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