Let’s solve better problems: Michael Slaby at TEDxColumbiaEngineeringSchool
Michael Slaby is among the world’s leaders in digital and social media strategy, technology, and how together they can elevate mission-driven organizations. Currently, he is a Fellow at Shorenstein Center at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government as well as an advisor to multiple for-purpose orgs, governments, and some of the world’s biggest companies. In March 2011, he rejoined the Obama Team as Chief Integration and Innovation Officer where he oversaw the CTO, CIO, CAO, and ensured effective implementation and integration of technology across the entire campaign. Previously he was the Digital Global Practice Chair at Edelman and Chief Technology Strategist for TomorrowVentures — Eric Schmidt’s hybrid venture capital fund — where he worked with companies from Fortune 100 to angel-round startups on their technology, digital media, and organizational strategy. During the 2008 cycle, Michael served as the Chief Technology Officer for Obama for America and as Technology Director for the Presidential Transition Team. Prior to joining the Obama family, worked as Deputy Campaign Manager for an alderman in Chicago and spent the 2006 cycle at The Strategy Group. Before jumping into politics and campaigns full-time, he spent several years working in multimedia design & development and web application & platform development with a series of startups. In addition, Michael has served as a technology and digital strategy advisor as well as board member to initiatives including the United Nations, the U.S. State Department, Fuck Cancer, Bright Pink, I Am That Girl, LiveStrong, Citizen Effect, and Jumo and was named to Crain’s Chicago 40 Under 40 List for 2011. He regularly addresses major conferences, audiences, and companies around the world.
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