Tom Chi

Tom Chi is a co-founder of Google X and the founder of Prototype Thinking LLC, known for his pivotal role in developing groundbreaking technology such as Google Glass and Google's self-driving cars. His professional journey spans across various domains from astrophysical research to Fortune 500 consulting, with significant contributions to developing new hardware and software products and services. He has worked on large-scale projects such as Microsoft Outlook and Yahoo Search, and notably scaled Yahoo Answers from its inception to 90 million users.

Chi has pioneered and practiced a unique approach to rapid prototyping, visioning, and data-driven design. This methodology has not only facilitated the launch of new initiatives but also accelerated the progress of large organizations. His innovative leadership and prototyping strategies have significantly benefited over a dozen industry-leading companies, enhancing their capacity for rapid development and effective implementation of new ideas.

Beyond his technical and entrepreneurial endeavors, Chi is an Unreasonable Mentor, where he focuses on human development issues with social entrepreneurs worldwide. He is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynote speeches on topics such as social entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of technology. Chi emphasizes the transformative power of mindset in fostering a prosperous global society and conducts specialized workshops for select organizations on these themes. His insights have been featured at various prestigious platforms, including TEDx events like "Rapid Prototyping Google Glass" at TEDYouth 2012 and "Fast solutions for a brighter future - rapid prototyping entrepreneurship" at TEDxKyoto 2013. His dedication to mentoring and education reflects his commitment to solving important global problems by leveraging collective human intelligence and innovative approaches.