Hasard Lee

Hasard Lee is a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who began his career flying the F-16, where he was recognized as the 'Top Instructor Pilot of the Year' for the Air Force's largest F-16 Combat Wing.

As a flight commander, he led his pilots into combat during one of the most intense periods during the War in Afghanistan. There, he flew over eighty combat missions and became the only fighter pilot to ever fly two different types of jets into combat on the same day while supporting troops under fire. Lee was then selected to pilot the F-35—the most advanced and expensive weapons system in history—which was still in development at the time. During his last role on active duty, Lee served as the Chief of Training Systems for the largest training base in the world, where he led the development of new technology and teaching methods for training future fighter pilots.

Lee's first book, "The Art of Clear Thinking," is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and the #2 bestselling business book in the country. It has been translated into nearly a dozen languages, offering practical advice derived from his experiences in the cockpit of a $100 million jet. His keynote presentations are noted for their visual storytelling and focus on leadership and risk management under extreme pressure. Lee is also a content-creator with a military aviation channel on YouTube that has garnered over 130 million views since its inception, reaching over 290 million people globally through his videos and social media.