I've collaborated with leaders at the U.S. Department of State, Starbucks, NASA, Harvard Medical School, and TED, creating everything from the first doctorate in social innovation to new ways of supporting young democracies. I've worked with The GRAMMY Foundation, Panera, the OECD, and the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education, moving big ideas forward in areas like venture capital and civic leadership. That's what fills my days.

I've been lucky enough to team up with hundreds of incredibly smart people — experts ready to tackle a wide range of challenges. Together, we've launched projects like Insight Labs and the award-winning UX for Good, diving into everything from the arts and healthcare to office culture and the law, always with a focus on social change and making a real difference.

I served as Innovator in Residence at USC and Fellow at New America, where I helped launch a new approach to solving social problems and the right order for addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  My work has been featured in several books and notable publications, including Fast Company, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. I've brought what I've learned to thousands of professionals, leadership teams, and students in talks, workshops and lectures at universities, including the Harvard Graduate School of Design and Stanford’s d. School.

I live in suburban Chicago with my wife, close to our daughter who's in graduate school. They keep me grounded and ready for the next challenge, reminding me of the difference one person can make.