AI visionary, General Magic co-founder and creator of the Information Economy concept, delivering strategic insights on the future of AI.
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Top rated!Marc Porat is one of the technology industry's most influential visionaries, with more than 30 years of experience driving innovation across AI, communications and enterprise technology. As the co-founder of General Magic and the creator of the concept of the "Information Economy," he has helped shape many of the ideas that define today's digital world. His keynote presentations explore the future of artificial intelligence with clear, practical strategies that help leaders and organizations prepare for what's next.
Marc Porat has spent more than three decades at the forefront of technological innovation, helping organizations understand how emerging technologies transform industries, economies and the way people live and work. As a technology executive, entrepreneur, economist and advisor, he combines deep academic expertise with first-hand experience building companies that have influenced the evolution of modern computing.
His keynote presentations focus on artificial intelligence, innovation and long-term technology strategy, providing audiences with practical insights into how AI is reshaping business, society and everyday life. Whether speaking to executive leadership teams, technology professionals or large conference audiences, Marc is known for presenting complex ideas with clarity, inspiration and actionable direction.
Having delivered hundreds of presentations in settings ranging from intimate boardrooms to theatres with more than 1,000 attendees, Marc brings both credibility and engaging storytelling to every stage.
Marc is widely recognized as the co-founder of General Magic, the legendary Apple spin-off that pioneered many of the technologies and concepts that later became the foundation for smartphones and intelligent digital assistants.
General Magic developed groundbreaking ideas long before the market was ready for them, introducing concepts that anticipated the iPhone, Android devices and intelligent-agent-based cloud computing. Today, the company is widely regarded as one of the most influential innovation startups in the history of technology.
The remarkable story of General Magic was captured in the award-winning documentary General Magic: The Movie, highlighting the company's lasting impact on the technology industry and its role in shaping today's connected world.
Drawing on these experiences, Marc shares valuable lessons about innovation, visionary leadership, timing, resilience and how breakthrough ideas evolve into transformative technologies.
Artificial intelligence is at the center of Marc's keynote presentations. Rather than focusing only on technological developments, he helps audiences understand what AI means from a strategic business perspective and how leaders can prepare for rapid change.
His AI vision is presented across three distinct dimensions:
Marc explains these developments in accessible language, translating complex technological trends into practical frameworks that business leaders can apply within their own organizations. His presentations encourage audiences to think beyond current applications and understand where AI is heading over the coming years.
Organizations leave his sessions with a stronger understanding of both the opportunities and strategic decisions that artificial intelligence demands.
Throughout his career, Marc has served in leadership positions across a broad range of industries as chairman, co-founder, CEO and board member.
His experience spans communications, enterprise SaaS, sustainable building materials and low-carbon cement, giving him a unique perspective on innovation across multiple sectors. His leadership roles have included General Magic, Perfect Commerce, Serious Energy and CalStar Products.
Today, through his consulting company, Millennial Advisors, Marc advises several AI-focused organizations. His advisory work includes Sherlund Partners, a banking boutique specializing in software and artificial intelligence mergers and acquisitions, SandboxAQ, which develops software leveraging the combined power of AI and quantum technology, and he also serves as chairman of a stealth AI company.
Earlier in his career, Marc worked as a senior economist at the U.S. Department of Commerce and co-founded Private Satellite Network, adding further depth to his understanding of economics, communications and technology-driven growth.
His broad leadership experience allows him to connect technological innovation with business strategy, organizational transformation and long-term value creation.
Marc's influence extends beyond entrepreneurship into academic thought. He earned a Ph.D. in Economics and Communication from Stanford University, where he authored his groundbreaking dissertation, The Information Economy.
His research demonstrated that the emerging information sector—powered by knowledge workers and information technology—would become the dominant force behind the U.S. economy and workforce. This work became a seminal contribution to the fields of macroeconomics and technology and established ideas that remain highly relevant in today's AI-driven economy.
This combination of academic insight and entrepreneurial achievement enables Marc to connect historical technological shifts with today's AI revolution, giving audiences valuable context for understanding future opportunities.
For organizations navigating digital transformation, innovation and artificial intelligence, Marc offers a rare perspective shaped by decades of leadership, pioneering technology development and economic insight. His keynote presentations equip audiences with practical strategies, forward-looking thinking and the confidence to embrace the next era of technological change.
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“Marc has a unique ability to turn complex ideas and challenges into clear, actionable game plans— blending innovation with execution. His experience, judgment, and insight are simply unmatched. He’s someone I would want involved in any critical decision.”
Paul Scialla, Co-founder & CEODelos
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“For boards wrestling with AI strategy, Marc is the calm, experienced voice you want in the room.”
Jack Hidary, Founder & CEOSandboxAQ
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“Marc has been at the center of every major tech disruption for decades. His counsel helps leaders to understand AI, and act on it. He brings Silicon Valley’s boldness together with a deep understanding of Europe’s sensibilities and risk culture. That combination is rare and invaluable.”
Sam Tidswell-Norrish, ChairmanOPUS
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“Marc is a technology visionary, passionate, thoughtful, creative, and a valued advisor. He combines a rare ability to see over the horizon with real-world operating experience.”
Rick Sherlund, CEOSherlund Partners
Keynote by Marc Porat:
AI is rewriting the rules of business, power, and survival — faster than most leaders can grasp.
AI is moving at lightning speed, creating a discontinuity as profound as the Industrial Revolution. Superintelligence is around the corner – it can both create and destroy immense value.
Drawing on 30+ years of founding breakthrough companies and my current advisory work with large & small
companies and private equity clients, I explore the personal, economic, and geopolitical implications of
superintelligence.
This keynote equips leaders to identify opportunity windows, avoid risks, and build resilient and innovative strategies in a time of accelerating change.
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Keynote by Marc Porat:
Some revolutions happen to you — others you help invent.
As co-founder of General Magic, the Apple spinout credited with inventing the smartphone, Marc was the driving force behind one of Silicon Valley’s most incredible stories - the origin of the smartphone and intelligent agents.
Today’s AI revolution mirrors those early days — massive vision, fierce competition, and the risk of brilliant teams missing the market.
This talk distills lessons on timing, building, scaling, and leading innovative organizations that can deliver breakthrough products without breaking themselves.
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Keynote by Marc Porat:
AI isn’t just a technology play — it’s a value creation engine. In this keynote, Marc connects vision, strategy, and tactical execution to frontier AI capabilities that deliver real financial results.
Tailored for specific audiences, Marc provides real-world insight and advice on how to use AI to scale into sustained revenue growth and cost takeout; how to build competitive moats before rivals catch up; and how to radically transform thinking and decision-making.
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