Alec J. Ross

Alec J. Ross is an American author and technology policy expert born in 1971. He writes non-fiction focused on technology, innovation, and global economics. His most notable work, *The Industries of the Future* (2016), examines emerging sectors like robotics, cybersecurity, and genomics. Ross served as Senior Advisor for Innovation to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton from 2009 to 2013, bringing firsthand diplomatic and policy experience to his writing. His work is characterized by accessible analysis of complex technological trends and their societal implications. He has also written *The Raging 2020s* (2021), exploring capitalism's evolution in the digital age. Ross is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Bologna Business School and a prominent voice on innovation policy.