Thomas Philbeck — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Current Managing Director at SWIFT Partners, advising on frontier technologies, business models, and global risks.
Operationalizes AI for organizations and translates AI and frontier innovation into viable business models.
Formerly led the World Economic Forum's Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) agenda.
Holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing and a PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities.

Biography

Thomas Philbeck is a senior executive, advisor, and educator with 25 years of experience at the intersection of emerging technologies, policy and governance, business strategy, and research for the future. As Managing Director at SWIFT Partners, he advises global leaders on frontier technologies, business models, and global risks. His work focuses on operationalizing AI for organizations and translating AI and frontier innovation into viable business models and institutional advantage.