
David Smith
Senior Technology Adviser
David Smith is a futurist, business executive, serial entrepreneur, and an expert in solving wicked problems. He has served as CEO and President of technology companies and as an executive of R&D organizations. He has experience in commercial, governmental and academic institutions. David was named one of the seven top global futurists in the Millennium issue of Businessweek feature, “What Technology Will Be Like in 100 Years”. For the CIA David was one of the principal designers of In-Q-Tel. He led extensive analysis to develop the framework for In-Q-Tel and help design its implementation plan. David is an active speaker on technology, futures, and innovation throughout the world. He is a University of Texas, Austin, IC2 fellow, elected Society for Design and Process Science Fellow, and a member of the Association of Professional Futurists. Awarded the Council of Consortia award for Extraordinary Contributions and Achievement in Technology Transfer.
ds@thecollinsgroup.com
David has been an executive and a leader in many innovative endeavors during his career which spans many different technology and commercial segments. Some of the key takeaways are that he is always involved in solving the difficult problems and particularly the wicked problems. He has been a leader in collaborative solutions and in futures programs. David was named one of the seven top global futurists in the Millennium issue of Businessweek feature, “What Technology Will Be Like in 100 Years”. As a wicked problem solver and business executive, David Smith has a world-renowned reputation and remarkable track record as a global futurist and innovative business leader.
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For the CIA David was one of the principal designers of In-Q-Tel. He led extensive analysis to develop the framework for In-Q-Tel and help design its implementation plan. This included testifying before Congress and briefing senior intelligence officials.
David has been an active speaker on technology, futures, and innovation throughout the world. He has been the invited speaker at multiple intelligence community, DOD, commercial and other focused conferences and workshops. He was one of the speakers at the U.S. Senate’s first emerging technology conference.
He has also been active in economic development, principal designer of Bio Crossroads and statewide DOD plan for State of Indiana. He has been involved in many other consulting activities and multiple other states and agencies, including National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute, and DARPA. Served on the CSIS steering committee drafting proposals for a new mission for U.S. federal labs.
A leader in collaborative R&D and public-private partnerships. He served as an executive in charge of planning and technology transfer at the MCC and SEMATECH consortia. He was also actively involved in developing and managing multiple P3’s.
Honored as a University of Texas, Austin, IC2 fellow, elected Society for Design and Process Science Fellow, and a member of the Association of Professional Futurists. Awarded the Council of Consortia award for Extraordinary Contributions and Achievement in Technology Transfer. Has served on many regional and national boards of directors and steering committees.
David has expertise in many different businesses and scientific domains and is often recognized as an expert in many of these.