Where Technology, Storytelling, and Human Impact Converge

I've spent my career at the intersection of three powerful forces: building transformative technologies, uncovering stories that shape our understanding of innovation, and directing capital toward solutions that matter. This unique vantage point—as a tech entrepreneur who co-founded one of the internet's first unicorns, a journalist who profiles the next generation of innovators, and an investor who tracked where smart money flows—gives me an unparalleled perspective on how technology truly transforms lives. My Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from The New School and fellowships from MIT Tech Review, Lindau Nobel Laureate Forum, and Heidelberg Laureate Forum have deepened this interdisciplinary approach.

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Meeting Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan was a turning point for me. Here was someone whose insights could change everything, but ALS was silencing him just when his voice mattered most. I realized then that all my years identifying the next big technology breakthrough had been preparing me for this: helping people reclaim their most fundamental human right—the ability to be seen and heard.

What keeps me awake at night isn't the technical challenges—the solutions exist today. It's knowing that we're all aging into disability just as healthcare is heading toward a cliff—a projected shortage of 9.6 million doctors precisely when an aging population will need them most. Device makers still see assistive technology as niche, but the demographics are screaming: we're ALL the market, and AI-powered solutions aren't just nice to have—they're our only scalable answer.

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Today, I lead The Scott-Morgan Foundation's groundbreaking initiative to expand access to assistive technology through open innovation. We're dismantling the proprietary barriers that fragment this ecosystem, creating the first truly interoperable platform where users choose the best solutions for their needs, not what vendors decide to offer them.

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From Building the Internet to Building Inclusive AI

As an early pioneer of Web 1.0, I played a key role in the formation of XOOM (XMCM), which became one of the world's top 10 websites before merging with NBC Internet, and later co-founded F-1 Ventures before partnering in a hedge fund focused on emerging technologies. Drawing on my experience scaling one of the world's top 10 websites and managing technology investments, I orchestrate unprecedented collaborations between tech giants and innovative startups, breaking down silos to create universal standards that democratize access to life-changing AI solutions. This gave me a front-row seat to observe patterns in innovation, understanding not just which technologies would succeed, but why. I learned to distinguish between hype and genuine transformation, between incremental improvements and paradigm shifts.

 

The Power of Story to Drive Change

As a journalist published in The New York Times, Washington Post, Forbes, TIME, CNN, and Wired, I've chronicled the innovations reshaping our world. My work as a Forbes Under 30 contributor has given me the privilege of identifying and amplifying the voices of breakthrough innovators—from Mati Staniszewski of ElevenLabs (now valued at $3.4 billion) to pioneers in AI-powered healthcare and social impact. My reporting doesn't just document innovation; it shapes the conversation around it. Whether I'm exploring how Large Language Models (LLMs) predict hospital readmissions, impacting industries, and advancing health equity, I bring both technical depth and human insight to complex topics. This unique perspective—combining technical depth, human insight, and strategic investment thinking—has become my signature approach.

 

Leading the AI Revolution in Assistive Technology

Today, I lead The Scott-Morgan Foundation's groundbreaking initiative to create a universal communication platform for people with severe disabilities. We're not just building tools; we're orchestrating an ecosystem where AI technologies from voice synthesis to hyper-realistic avatars work seamlessly together.

Under my leadership, we've forged strategic partnerships with Lenovo, ElevenLabs, NVIDIA, and D-ID. We've secured commitments for up to one million free voice clones for everyone with ALS worldwide. We've created 20 proof-of-concept implementations that serve as blueprints for global adoption. And we've pioneered the AI Avatar Bill of Rights—a comprehensive ethical framework for digital identity.

 

A Voice for Responsible Innovation

As a sought-after keynote speaker, I chair and moderate at the world's most influential AI conferences, including AI for Good, the NY AI Summit, and the Zero Project Conference at the UN. My upcoming presentations at AI for Good and the Association of Health Care Journalists reflect my commitment to ensuring technology serves humanity's highest needs.

I'm the author of "Applied Virtual Reality in Healthcare," exploring how Virtual Reality (VR) and AI converge to transform patient care. My latest Forbes Under 30 Social Impact list showcases entrepreneurs using AI to tackle everything from climate change to educational access—proving that purpose and innovation aren't just compatible, they're inseparable.

 

The Future We're Building

My diverse background—from scaling one of the internet's first success stories to tracking investment flows in emerging tech, from telling stories that shape public understanding to leading breakthrough innovations in assistive technology—has taught me one essential truth: The most powerful technologies are those that expand human potential.

At the Scott-Morgan Foundation, we're not waiting for the future of accessible AI. We're building it. And through my writing, speaking, and leadership, I'm ensuring that this future includes everyone.

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The future belongs to those who see limitation as a blueprint for breakthrough. When you solve for the most complex human needs, you don't just change lives—you redefine what's possible.

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When I'm not democratizing AI for the world's most vulnerable communities or writing, you'll find me sailing or exploring global cuisines with the same methodical passion I bring to identifying tomorrow's tech breakthroughs.

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