Jonathan Knowles

Brainstormer, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Connector, Explorer, Idea generator, Technologist, World traveler

Jonathan explores the dynamics of large-scale, long term change with a focus on beyond the horizon technologies, providing insight on the evolving role of applied innovation. Jonathan currently serves as the Science and Exploration Fellow at Mission Blue—The Sylvia Earle Alliance, Advisor to Schmidt Marine Technology Partners—a program of the Schmidt Family Foundation, Ideation Director at the NASA Frontier Development Lab, and as a Distinguished Fellow at Singularity University. Jonathan sits on the boards of, and as an advisor to, several ocean, space, learning, and exploration start up and nonprofit organizations. He is passionate about discovery, innovation, and accentuating the positive. With over 20 years in Silicon Valley in leadership positions at Apple, Adobe, and Autodesk, Jonathan is a creative thinker and respected thought leader on future trends, long-range vision, and creating a preferred future. He advises start-ups, business leaders, government officials, and academics around the world.

Exploration and discovery. People and community.

Komo mai kau mapuna hoe.

Arts & culture, connecting people and ideas, Connecting the arts, science, and technology, Creative thinking, Exploitation, Futuring, Non-profit Director, Ocean science, Space systems, Strategist, Technology & Society, Travel and Adventure

A gathering of some of the most compelling, informed, and passionate people from the edge of technology, science, business, the humanities, and the arts. A community where ideas are exchanged and critical thought is encouraged. An organization that democratizes knowledge and ideas which tackle some of our world's greatest challenges is something we need more of. The idea of a people focused on ideas worth spreading is a great idea--perhaps the best idea.

Spending significant time underwater (literally, not figuratively).