Lior Zoref

Dr. Lior Zoref is a researcher, keynote speaker, advisor, and the author of the bestselling book "Mindsharing – the art of crowdsourcing everything." The book has been translated into multiple languages and was recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the best books for entrepreneur leaders. Dr. Zoref's exploration of crowdsourcing extends to his innovative talks, which incorporate live interactions and occasionally involve surprising elements like an ox or a snake on stage.

Dr. Zoref delivered a notable speech at the TED 2012 Conference in Long Beach, California, which received a standing ovation. His insights have led to invitations to speak at prestigious organizations and events such as Google, MIT Media Lab, Columbia University, The White House, Nike, Microsoft, LinkedIn, TED, TEDMED, Biomed, and TechEd. During these engagements, he has shared the stage with prominent figures including Bill Gates, Al Gore, and Jeff Bezos.

Previously, Dr. Zoref spent fourteen years at Microsoft where his last position was vice president of marketing for consumer and online services. He earned his PhD in crowdsourcing from Bar-Ilan University. His work has also been featured in prominent publications such as Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, NPR, and The Huffington Post, underscoring his role as a thought leader in utilizing collective intelligence for growth and innovation.