Meet the Team
The annual Future in Review (FiRe) conference was founded in 2003 by the team behind Strategic News Service. SNS and FiRe were started as family companies, but today the FiRe team and advisory board have grown to include leaders from around the world in a broad spectrum of industry segments. As we gear up for our 21st FiRe, the Future in Review team remains committed to our values of brilliance, action, courage, and collaboration.
We can’t wait to see you at our next FiRe!
after his ability to accurately predict the future of technology and the global economy grew Strategic News Service’s member ranks to include a who’s-who of technology leaders who wanted to hang out in real life. Rather than say no to the likes of Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, Mark launched Future in Review with his sisters, Sharon and Sally, creating an annual gathering for brilliant, courageous, and collaborative leaders building the future of technology and the global economy.
Chair & CEO
Mark founded the Future in Review conference in 2003,
after his ability to accurately predict the future of technology and the global economy grew Strategic News Service’s member ranks to include a who’s-who of technology leaders who wanted to hang out in real life. Rather than say no to the likes of Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, Mark launched Future in Review with his sisters, Sharon and Sally, creating an annual gathering for brilliant, courageous, and collaborative leaders building the future of technology and the global economy.
after his ability to accurately predict the future of technology and the global economy grew Strategic News Service’s member ranks to include a who’s-who of technology leaders who wanted to hang out in real life. Rather than say no to the likes of Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, Mark launched Future in Review with his sisters, Sharon and Sally, creating an annual gathering for brilliant, courageous, and collaborative leaders building the future of technology and the global economy.
COO
As COO & Program Director, Berit draws on her entrepreneurial background in
independent media to lead the day-to-day operations of the FiRe team. She is also a Senior Analyst for the Strategic News Service Global Report, Managing Director of the Future in Review Action Tank, and host of the Future in Review podcast. She wears a lot of hats, but her big-picture goal at Future in Review is relatively simple: plan and host the most brilliant, courageous, and collaborative technology conference in the world.
after his ability to accurately predict the future of technology and the global economy grew Strategic News Service’s member ranks to include a who’s-who of technology leaders who wanted to hang out in real life. Rather than say no to the likes of Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, Mark launched Future in Review with his sisters, Sharon and Sally, creating an annual gathering for brilliant, courageous, and collaborative leaders building the future of technology and the global economy.
Head of Programs
As Head of Programs, Evan plays a key role in organizing and planning
the Future in Review conference and managing the FiReStarters program, which highlights tech companies changing the world for the better. In addition, he is a Senior Analyst for the Strategic News Service Global Report and CEO of its INVNT/IP initiative, exposing nation-sponsored IP theft, in which role he contributes to both FiRe & SNS via his firsthand engagement with global governments and citizens.
after his ability to accurately predict the future of technology and the global economy grew Strategic News Service’s member ranks to include a who’s-who of technology leaders who wanted to hang out in real life. Rather than say no to the likes of Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, Mark launched Future in Review with his sisters, Sharon and Sally, creating an annual gathering for brilliant, courageous, and collaborative leaders building the future of technology and the global economy.
Sally Anderson
Editor-in-Chief |
Managing Director, FiReFilms
As Editor-in-Chief, Sally keeps us all
on the level, making sure
all the materials we distribute for and about Future in Review are accurate, error-free, and well-written. As an original member of the Strategic News Service team, she knows everybody, which is why she’ll be the one at FiRe coming up behind you to tap you on the shoulder if you’re late for your speaking slot. As Managing Director of FiReFilms, Sally coordinates with documentary filmmakers to review, select, and distribute their projects to the FiRe and SNS communities. She also leads the SNS publishing branch, FiReBooks.
after his ability to accurately predict the future of technology and the global economy grew Strategic News Service’s member ranks to include a who’s-who of technology leaders who wanted to hang out in real life. Rather than say no to the likes of Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, Mark launched Future in Review with his sisters, Sharon and Sally, creating an annual gathering for brilliant, courageous, and collaborative leaders building the future of technology and the global economy.
CEO, FiReFilms
Sharon co-founded Future in Review
with Mark back in 2003 and served as Program Director until 2018, during which time she oversaw FiRe sponsor and partner programs, planned and hosted the conference, and launched the FiReStarters and FiReFilms programs. Today, she serves as CEO of FiReFilms, leading the selection and promotion of each year’s FiRe Featured Film. Luckily for us, she also serves as a member of Future in Review’s Advisory Board, bringing her many years of dedication and experience to help guide our strategic direction.
after his ability to accurately predict the future of technology and the global economy grew Strategic News Service’s member ranks to include a who’s-who of technology leaders who wanted to hang out in real life. Rather than say no to the likes of Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, Mark launched Future in Review with his sisters, Sharon and Sally, creating an annual gathering for brilliant, courageous, and collaborative leaders building the future of technology and the global economy.
Scott Schramke
Chief Technology Officer
In his role as CTO, Scott oversees Future in Review’s technical web, communications
and cybersecurity systems.
At the FiRe conference, you’ll find him at the back of the room, overseeing and collaborating with the AV team to make sure the conference production goes off without a hitch. Since almost the inception of SNS, he’s also been the one behind the curtain publishing the SNS Global Report and iNews in shape and on time.
after his ability to accurately predict the future of technology and the global economy grew Strategic News Service’s member ranks to include a who’s-who of technology leaders who wanted to hang out in real life. Rather than say no to the likes of Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, Mark launched Future in Review with his sisters, Sharon and Sally, creating an annual gathering for brilliant, courageous, and collaborative leaders building the future of technology and the global economy.
Emma Fields
Director of Marketing & Executive Liaison
As Executive Assistant to the COO and Digital Marketing Strategist, Emma divides her time between managing Berit’s schedule – a herculean task in its own right – and designing and producing digital marketing materials for Future in Review.
OUR ADVISORY BOARD
Ilkay Altintas Chief Data Science Officer, San Diego
Supercomputer Center
Sharon Anderson Morris CEO, FiReFilms.org | Director & Advisor, Thrive Health & Biosafety
Larry Brilliant Epidemiologist, Technologist, Philanthropist & Author | CEO, Pandefense Advisory | Chair, Ending Pandemics
David Brin Sci-Fi Author | Physicist
Dennis Bushnell Chief Scientist (fmr.), NASA Langley Research Center
Brenda Cooper Sci-Fi Author | IT Director, Lease Crutcher Lewis
Russell Daggatt Founding General Partner, Denny Hill Capital; President (fmr.), Teledesic
Kim Dozier Visiting Fellow, Observer Research Foundation America | Global Affairs Analyst, CNN | Contributor, TIME
David Ewing Duncan Author | Journalist, New York Times, Fortune, The Atlantic, WIRED & Vanity Fair | CEO, Arc Fusion
Esther Dyson Executive Founder, Wellville
Cynthia Figge CEO & Co-Founder, CSRHub and
EKOS International
Scott Foster Research Analyst | Columnist, Asia Times
Renny Gleason Futurist & Threatcaster | Chief Strategy Officer, SciFutures | Founder, BIG
John Hagel Global Speaker, Futurist & Author | Founder, Beyond Our Edge | Co-Director (fmr.), Deloitte Center for the Edge
Brad Holtz Co-Founder, COFES
Ed Lazowska Professor and Bill & Melinda Gates Chair Emeritus, Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington
Jim Louderback Founder & Publisher, Inside the Creator Economy | CEO (fmr.), VidCon
Amory Lovins Co-Founder & Chair Emeritus, Rocky Mountain Institute
Gary Marcus Scientist & Author | Founder,
Robust.AI | Emeritus Professor, Psychology & Neural Science, NYU
Richard Marshall Chair, Cinturion Group | GC
(fmr.), NSA
John Mattison Operating Partner, CMIO, Arsenal Capital | Chief Medical Information Officer (fmr.),
Kaiser Permanente
Bill McAleer Partner, Voyager Capital
Matt McIlwain Managing Director, Madrona
Venture Group
Nathan McDonald CEO & Managing Partner,
Keiretsu Capital
Ramez Naam Author & Speaker | Climate Tech & Clean Tech Investor
Vanessa Pegueros Audit Committee Member, BECU | Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer (fmr.), DocuSign
John Petote Founder, Santa Barbara Angel Alliance
Michael Pfeffer President, Thrive Health & Biosafety
Will Poole Investor
Kim Stanley Robinson Sci-Fi Author
Gary Roshak CEO, V-Satcast
Larry Smarr Distinguished Prof. Emeritus CSE, UC San Diego
John Wells Science Producer & Host, NPR
Affiliate KPCW
Jody Westby CEO, Global Cyber Risk LLC
Jean Wooldridge Healthcare Technology Consultant; Founder, St. Cloud Communications
