Author Talk: ‘American Reboot’
In his book, American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Getting Big Things Done, WILL HURD provides a bold political playbook for today’s most pressing issues. Hurd offers valuable insights on politics, leadership, and governance informed by his time in the CIA and as an elected official. In this conversation guided by American Reboot, Hurd presents actionable, unifying strategies for policy, economic empowerment, and America’s future.
Cybersecurity & AI: Keeping Your Digital Assets Safe
As a former undercover CIA officer, WILL HURD is an expert in national security. Called on to serve on the board of OpenAI for his work on AI in the public sector, he is a champion for emerging AI technologies. Hurd wrote the first national strategy on AI, held the first Congress hearing on AI, and published the first Presidential Plan for AI. Seeing cybersecurity as the next major domain of conflict, Hurd shares his expertise to assist individuals and organizations in maintaining the highest level of security possible for their sensitive data. He draws on his experiences with cybersecurity across the private and public sectors to advise on best practices, break down digital innovations, and address the impact of regulatory policies on tech tools.
The Future of Politics: Tomorrow’s United GOP
Former Republican House Representative WILL HURD is known for his effective bipartisan approach to realizing legislation. Hurd was recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) as one of the “Top 10 Most Effective Republican Lawmakers” in the U.S. House. While serving in Congress, Politico named Hurd “the Future of the GOP.” He spearheaded signing more substantive legislation into law in three terms than most politicians do in three decades. He was a candidate for the GOP's 2024 Presidential nomination. Drawing on his tenure in Congress, he shares what is coming next in D.C. and his thoughts on how to move the country forward as a united nation.
National Security & Foreign Affairs
As a former undercover CIA officer, former U.S. Representative WILL HURD has been solving some of the most pressing national security issues facing the U.S. for two decades. Drawing on his expertise, he helps organizations put threats into context and identifies where we should be focusing now to ensure our security in the decades to come. Audiences value his insights on national security and foreign affairs, shaped by his time in the CIA and the government.
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Will Hurd deepens political understanding as Harvard IOP Resident Fellow
Former U.S. House Representative and CIA officer WILL HURD joins the Harvard Institute of Politics (IOP) as a Resident Fellow, where he will foster critical discussion across ideological boundaries. Sharing perspectives forged from his deep experiences in both the public and private sectors, Hurd hopes that by engaging with political discussion on campuses, he will inspire students to pursue a life of public service. Hurd engages listeners with the most difficult topics of today, including diplomacy and statecraft, governing in a divided America, national political parties, judiciary affairs, and policy development.
Former Congressman Will Hurd’s book ‘American Reboot’ offers a bold playbook for the future of politics through bipartisanship
Former U.S. House Representative and CIA officer WILL HURD has written a bold playbook for the nation’s political future: American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Getting Big Things Done. Hurd is a leading voice for bipartisanship, inclusivity, and finding unity in the face of divisive issues. An expert at putting policy over politics, Hurd is known for passing more legislation in three terms than most lawmakers manage in decades. He was a candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. His effective bipartisan efforts earned him the title of “the future of the GOP” from Politico. Hurd provides a clear-eyed path forward for the U.S. grounded in what he calls pragmatic idealism—a concept forged from enduring American values of rationalism, hard work, and achievement.
In American Reboot, Hurd takes on the most pressing issues facing U.S. today, drawing on his remarkable experience to present an inspiring roadmap to a brighter future. Mapping out a vision for values-driven leadership, economic empowerment, and the future of the U.S., Hurd offers powerful insights and threat analysis relevant for organizations and individuals.
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Former OpenAI board member Will Hurd sees cybersecurity as the next major domain of conflict
A former board member of OpenAI, WILL HURD offers insights and candid commentary from the cutting edge of digital security technology. Hurd is often sought for his opinion on AI regulation, publishing op-eds in major news outlets such as Politico. His deep experience in issues of digital security is informed by his past work in the public sector as a former undercover CIA officer and Congressman, representing two decades of U.S. decision-making on vital digital security issues. Also an AI expert, Hurd wrote the first national strategy on AI, held the first Congress hearing on AI, and published the first Presidential Plan for AI.
Known for his rational, pragmatic approach to the most pressing issues of today, Hurd presents a roadmap to digital security for individuals and organizations, leveraging the latest in AI and technological breakthroughs. From blockchain to tokenization, Hurd breaks down the real-world impact of emerging digital security technology on industry, government, and global affairs.
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The Honorable Will Hurd has had a dynamic career as an intelligence officer, cybersecurity professional, congressman, artificial intelligence policy pioneer, investment banker, presidential candidate, and C-suite executive. He currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer at defense technology firm CHAOS Industries and is the author of American Reboot: An Idealist Guide to Getting Big Things Done. Congressman Hurd is a member of the board at Icon Technologies, Personal.AI, the Center for European Policy Analysis, and the Council on Foreign Relations.
In his 20s, serving overseas in the CIA, Will prevented enemies from stealing our secrets, committing attacks on America, and smuggling dirty bombs into our country. In his 30s, at the strategic consulting firm Crumpton Group and cybersecurity firm FusionX, he helped defend critical infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats. As a congressman, he worked to improve the quality of life for all Americans and safeguard our democratic institutions. In his 40s, through roles at Allen & Company (a New York investment bank), OpenAI (the makers of ChatGPT), and In-Q-Tel (the intelligence community’s venture capital firm), Will played a
leading role in shaping the intersection of technology, national security, and public policy. As a
presidential candidate, he introduced innovative artificial intelligence policies, border security
solutions, and strategies to compete with China.
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