Mark Esposito

Mark Esposito is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy with dual appointments at Harvard University (Harvard Kennedy School, Center for International Development, Institute for Quantitative Social Science) and Hult International Business School. He directs the Futures Impact Lab and teaches courses on AI and International Development. His research focuses on strategic foresight, AI governance, blockchain, and emerging economies' digital transformation. He advises governments and international organizations, co-founded ventures like Nexus FrontierTech and The Circular Economy Alliance, and has authored 13 books, including Amazon bestsellers such as The AI Republic (2019) and Understanding How the Future Unfolds (2017). His work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing innovation-driven societal resilience.

Education: Doctorate from École des Ponts ParisTech.

Research Interests: Esposito explores how AI, blockchain, and circular economy principles can drive sustainable development. His work analyzes governance models for decentralized technologies (DAOs, digital commons), AI's impact on policy design, and strategies for emerging economies to leverage digital tools for growth. He emphasizes 'strategic calibration' frameworks to navigate complexity and uncertainty in global systems.

Grants & Collaborations: He collaborates with the World Economic Forum on AI governance and converging technologies, and advises governments in the GCC and Eurasia regions. His grants include projects on AI ethics, blockchain in judiciary reform (India), and metaverse environmental impacts.

Labs & Ventures: Leads the Futures Impact Lab at Hult and co-founded Nexus FrontierTech (AI-driven insights), The Circular Economy Alliance, and The AI Native Foundation. He chairs The Digital Economist's Governance Group and serves as a Senior Fellow there.