Robert D. Atkinson is the founder and President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading technology policy think tank. An expert in innovation economics with a PhD from UNC Chapel Hill, he advises global policymakers on competitiveness and tech policy. Colleagues have called him a "tech titan" and one of the "three most important thinkers about innovation. "
Outside of his policy work, Robert is an avid bike rider, commuting to work and riding over 1, 500 miles a year. He is also a passionate reader with a deep interest in World War II history, having read extensively on its various fronts and the naval conflicts in the Pacific and Atlantic.
Unique fact: He is a respected non-partisan voice, having been appointed to advisory roles by five consecutive U. S. administrations: Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden.
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