Gregory Shepard

Gregory Shepard is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and Fulbright Scholar who has built and sold twelve technology companies, earning multiple private equity awards. As the founder of Startup Science and author of "The Startup Lifecycle, " he has dedicated his career to creating predictable success frameworks for founders, drawing from extensive research into startup failures.

An outspoken autism and neurodiversity advocate, Gregory uses his personal experiences with dyslexia and autism to champion entrepreneurs from all backgrounds. He actively speaks at events like the NeuroTech Frontiers summit and promotes a philosophy of "altruistic capitalism, " integrating social responsibility with corporate strategy.

Unique fact: To overcome personal challenges, he embraces tackling one task he believes is impossible each year, including once completing a 30-day water-only fast.