David Roberts

David Roberts' passion is to help world leaders transform and develop extraordinary intentions for the global good. As the Chairman of 1QBit, a leading quantum computer software company, he focuses on advancing technological innovation. He is known as the world’s leading expert on exponential leadership, a term he coined a decade ago, advocating the principle that great leaders create leaders, not followers.

Roberts is the Founder of GEDI, an organization dedicated to training global leaders for extraordinary, lifetime human performance, led by elite combat warriors, human performance experts, wealth developers, and renowned physicians and scientists. He also initiated the Global Inspirational Goals, proposing to augment the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting his belief in humanity's potential beyond just fixing global problems. Additionally, he has been an advisor to Made-in-Space, recognized for manufacturing the first object in space with a 3D printer on the International Space Station.

Educated at M.I.T. with a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, and holding an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, Roberts has been deeply involved in technology and leadership. His leadership and decision-making skills have been the subject of case studies at Harvard, Stanford, and Berkeley’s Business Schools. He previously served as Vice President and Director at Singularity University, and his high-tech ventures have attracted significant funding from major Silicon Valley investors. Roberts' career also includes significant contributions to national security and space exploration, including founding roles in the U.S. Drone Program and developing multi-billion dollar spy satellites. He speaks on various impactful topics including "Exponential Technology & Global Impact" and "Disruptive Healthcare, Longevity and Life Insurance", aiming to impact billions of lives through disruptive technological innovation. His early fascination with technology is evident from his childhood projects, such as constructing an early hovercraft drone.