Ja-Nae Duane

For over two decades, Ja-Naé Duane has passionately pursued a singular mission: improving the lives of one billion individuals. An acclaimed behavioral scientist, innovator and global systems expert, she thrives at the convergence of emerging technologies like VR/AR, AI and blockchain. Ja-Naé collaborates with corporations, governments and universities to envisage and construct the systems of the future. Her expertise propels companies beyond their constraints, fostering exponential innovation and visionary forecasting. Notable organizations, including PWC, Samsonite, Constant Contact, Natixis, John Hancock, AIG and Deloitte, have benefited from her guidance.A revered speaker within the Singularity University community and the bestselling author of "The Startup Equation," Ja-Naé champions startups and multinational enterprises, reimagining business models and avenues for global growth. Her impactful work has garnered recognition from prominent sources like The Associated Press, NPR, The Boston Globe and BusinessWeek. With degrees from esteemed institutions like Brown University, I.E. Business School, Northeastern University, Carnegie University and Boston University, Ja-Naé is currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a focus on the future of information systems. Concurrently, she serves as a research fellow at MIT's Center of Information Systems Research.