Pablos Holman

Early Member of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Team, Frequent TEDx Speaker

  • 2021 – Became General Partner at Deep Future, backing founders building breakthrough technologies.
  • 2017 – Became Advisor at data.world, helping advance data sharing and decision-making.
  • 2015 – Became Advisor at Glowforge, supporting the creation of a new class of 3D printers.
  • 2007 – Helped start the Intellectual Ventures Lab, inventing technologies like a laser system to eradicate malaria and a nuclear reactor powered by waste.
  • 2001 – Joined Blue Origin, building a lab to research alternative forms of space travel for Jeff Bezos.
  • 1990s – Worked as a cypherpunk on early cryptocurrency projects.

When Pablos Holman is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Automating Ourselves
Nuclear Reactors Can Solve Inequality
How to Become Relevant When a Robot Takes Your Job
Implementing Science Fiction
Inventing the Impossible

Pablos Holman is a world-renowned hacker, inventor, and futurist, celebrated for his ability to demystify complex technologies and transform them into practical tools that address humanity’s greatest challenges. Over the past three decades, he has spearheaded pioneering projects in cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and space exploration. As an early member of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin team, Pablos helped develop groundbreaking alternatives to rocket-based space travel. At Intellectual Ventures Lab, founded by Nathan Myhrvold, he contributed to revolutionary inventions such as a laser system that shoots mosquitoes out of the sky, aimed at eradicating malaria in partnership with Bill Gates, and a nuclear reactor powered by waste. These innovations reflect his deep commitment to using technology for global good.

As a cybersecurity authority, Pablos has been instrumental in exposing vulnerabilities across a wide spectrum of technologies. His live hacking demonstrations, including those at TEDxMidwest and Google Zeitgeist, have shown how everyday devices—from car remotes to credit cards—can be exploited, raising critical awareness about digital security risks. His expertise spans 3D printing, big data, robotics, automated manufacturing, and cryptocurrency, yet it is his hacker mindset—finding novel solutions to entrenched problems—that makes him a sought-after voice in cybersecurity circles. Pablos’ work with The Shmoo Group, a notorious collective of hackers and computer security professionals, further underscores his deep roots in the infosec community.

Pablos is a captivating speaker whose insights into innovation, cybersecurity, and future technologies have drawn audiences at some of the world’s most prestigious venues. From the World Economic Forum at Davos to the CIA, the United Nations, and Stanford University, he has taken the stage over 500 times, inspiring leaders across industries to rethink the way they approach technology and security. His TED Talks have amassed over 30 million views, testament to his ability to engage and educate diverse audiences. Whether addressing Fortune 500 CEOs or global policymakers, Pablos offers a unique perspective shaped by decades at the forefront of technological innovation.

To discover how Pablos Holman can elevate your next conference or event with his visionary insights into cybersecurity and the future of technology, hire Pablos Holman via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.

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