Bryce Goodman

Bryce Goodman is a technologist and philosopher working at the intersection of frontier technologies and global challenges. As Chief Strategist for the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Portfolio at the Department of Defense's Innovation Unit (DIU), he has helped grow a $200M+ portfolio of transformative AI projects spanning humanitarian assistance and disaster response, countering human trafficking and illegal fishing, supply chain optimization and open source intelligence. Goodman co-authored DIU's Responsible AI Guidelines, the first operational implementation of the DOD's AI Principles, which now influences over $1B in annual AI investments across federal agencies.

As a sought-after advisor on AI strategy and governance, Goodman has delivered over 50 keynote speeches to audiences totaling 10,000+ at institutions including the CIA, UK Cabinet Office, and World Bank. He is part of a boutique consulting practice that has advised 30+ leading organizations across sectors. Notable clients include KKR, TPG, Google, EY, Deloitte, LG, Citibank, Barclays, Blackstone, United Nations and NASA.

Previously, Goodman led the AI grants program at Oceankind (Larry Page & Lucy Southworth's oceans-focused foundation), was a Senior Contributing Scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, and co-founded a cleantech startup that raised over $100m from leading VCs including Kleiner Perkins. Goodman's awards include Forbes 30 under 30 (Energy & Industry), Harvard Business School Best New Venture and World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. He is a graduate of Deep Springs College, the University of Oxford (Clarendon Scholar; first class honours) and Singularity University, and holds degrees in data science, philosophy, political science and economics. He is completing a PhD in AI and Philosophy at the University of Oxford."