Mark Minevich
Mark Minevich is a leading global AI strategist, UN advisor, investor, and author driving innovation and sustainable transformation.
Mark Minevich is a leading global AI strategist, UN advisor, investor, and author driving innovation and sustainable transformation.
Mark Minevich is one of the world’s most respected voices in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. A UN advisor, investor, author, and technology strategist, he is dedicated to using AI to drive social innovation and sustainable growth. As Chairman of Going Global Ventures and Strategic Partner at Mayfield Venture Capital, Mark advises leading governments, corporations, and investment firms across continents. With a career spanning executive roles at IBM, BCG, and AMELIA, and contributions to the World Economic Forum and UN initiatives, he bridges technology, policy, and human progress.
Mark Minevich stands among the foremost global experts in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and sustainable innovation. As Chairman and Founding Partner of Going Global Ventures (GGV), a New York-based investment and advisory firm, he helps governments and enterprises navigate the future of technology and AI-driven business transformation. His expertise extends across the United States, the European Union, the Gulf region, South America, and Japan advising some of the world’s most influential organizations and policymakers.
Appointed as Strategic Partner at Mayfield Venture Capital, one of Silicon Valley’s leading venture firms, Mark continues to shape the global innovation landscape through strategic investments in cutting-edge technologies. His experience and vision make him a sought-after keynote speaker for global conferences focused on AI, digital transformation, and sustainable leadership.
Mark’s influence reaches across corporate, academic, and governmental sectors. He serves on the Board of Directors for the International Data Centers Authority in Washington, D.C., and is Co-Chair of AI150, a leadership community under Constellation Research. He also sits on the corporate advisory board of Franklin Templeton AI.
As Executive Advisor to Hitachi Japan, Hitachi Vantara, Aramco, and the Saudi AI Data Authority, Mark plays a crucial role in advancing national AI strategies and corporate innovation initiatives. His contributions as Senior Fellow with both the Council on Competitiveness and the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils underline his deep commitment to driving sustainable progress through technology.
A seasoned investor and entrepreneur, Mark holds positions across an impressive portfolio of companies including DevRev (US), NukkAI (France), 1FS Wealth (UK), Corent Technology (US), and Quant.AI (US). He was also an early investor and board advisor at Infosec Global, acquired by Keyfactor in 2025, and at DarwinAI, acquired by Apple in 2023. His sharp insight into emerging technologies and markets has positioned him at the forefront of AI investment and innovation ecosystems.
Mark Minevich is a longtime member of the World Economic Forum and an active participant in the G20/B20 Digitalization Task Force. As an advisor to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), he contributes to initiatives on digital government and AI for sustainability.
He co-founded the AI for the Planet Alliance a global initiative in partnership with UNDP, UNESCO, and BCG focused on leveraging AI to address environmental challenges. Additionally, he chairs the executive committee of the AI for Good Foundation and co-chairs the steering committee of the AI for the Planet Alliance, showcasing his dedication to using technology for global good.
Mark is a prolific writer and leading voice in global media. As a Forbes contributor since 2020, he has authored more than 120 articles on AI’s role in building a sustainable future. His books Our Planet Powered by AI (Wiley), Six Billion Minds, and CTO Handbook have become essential reading for business leaders and technologists worldwide.
His insights have been featured in top-tier publications including Forbes, TechCrunch, MarketWatch, The Hill, Fast Company, VentureBeat, and World Economic Forum, and cited by Newsweek, The Telegraph, CNBC, BBC, and Sky News. His writing bridges the gap between complex technology and human purpose, inspiring audiences around the world.
Mark Minevich’s work has earned him global recognition. He has received the Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement and the Outstanding Artificial Intelligence Expert Award of Distinction. His thought leadership and impact on AI innovation have placed him among the Top 50 AI Influencers, Top 50 Brand Ambassadors of 2023, and the Top 100 Power List.
Booking Mark Minevich means inviting a speaker who combines visionary thinking with practical experience. His talks illuminate the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human progress empowering leaders to embrace digital transformation with responsibility and purpose. Whether addressing global executives, policymakers, or innovation teams, Mark delivers powerful insights that shape the future of AI and society.
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Are your leaders and teams ready for the future of work—or are they struggling to keep up with the pace of AI and digital transformation? In a world reshaped by automation, sustainability, and human-AI collaboration, organizations face a defining challenge: adapt or fall behind.
Mark Minevich’s keynote on The Future of Work equips audiences with a visionary yet practical roadmap to thrive in this new era. Drawing on his experience as a UN advisor, AI strategist, and venture leader, Mark reveals how technology can amplify human potential rather than replace it. He helps leaders reimagine business models, reskill their workforce, and create cultures of innovation and purpose.
Book Mark Minevich to inspire your organization to lead—not follow—the future of work.
Audience takeaways
Discover how AI and digital transformation are redefining the workplace and leadership models.
Learn actionable strategies to reskill and empower teams for the next wave of innovation.
Understand how to align technology with human potential to drive sustainable growth.
Gain insight into building adaptive, purpose-driven organizations that thrive amid change.
Explore practical frameworks for leading confidently in the era of automation and AI.
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