Eric Haseltine

Throughout his career, Eric C. Haseltine has been at the forefront of integrating advanced technology into strategic solutions that deliver immediate value while setting the stage for long-term innovation. He currently serves as the Chairman of the US Technology Leadership Council and CEO of the high-tech startup, MagneticWave, focusing on the development of innovation strategies for the Internet of Things, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Haseltine is an expert on managing innovation processes across diverse industries. His extensive experience spans the defense and entertainment sectors—from his early career at Hughes Aircraft, where he designed virtual reality technology for flight simulation, to his leadership roles at Walt Disney Imagineering as head of R&D, overseeing Research and Development for the entire Disney Corporation. Later, he profoundly impacted the U.S. intelligence community as the Director of National Intelligence's CTO, and as Associate Director for Science and Technology.

Dr. Haseltine specializes in rejuvenating organizations whose sales and profits have plateaued by applying neuroscience to business strategies, as described in his books "Long Fuse, Big Bang" and the forthcoming "Brain Safari." His insights help organizations recognize and seize large opportunities that often go unnoticed due to cognitive blind spots. A prolific innovator, he holds 41 patents in optics, media, and entertainment technology and has contributed over 100 publications across scientific journals, Discover Magazine, and popular science blogs. His consulting work spans Fortune 100 companies and large federal agencies, leveraging his expertise to transform potential into success. His significant contributions to counter-terrorism technologies earned him the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal in 2007.