Will Hurd
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- Board Member: Icon Technologies, Personal.AI, the Center for European Policy Analysis, & the Council on Foreign Relations
- U.S. Representative (R-TX) (2015 - 2021)
- Former CIA Officer
- Author of 'American Reboot: An Idealist's Guide to Getting Big Things Done'
- National Ocean Industries Association
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.
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.
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.
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.

