Bold, insightful, and uncompromising, Mike Pell is recognized as a world-class designer and industry thought leader in the fields of next gen visualization and smart information. Pell's evolution from intrepid entrepreneur, to VC-backed startup veteran, to corporate man for Adobe and Microsoft has given him a unique perspective on how to combine business, design, and technology to create breakthrough experiences. Pell currently leads the Microsoft Garage in New Work City, part of the company's worldwide innovation program for moving ideas forward quickly to foster a culture of experimentation. He is the author of two books - The Age of Smart Information and Envisioning Holograms. His third book “Visualizing Business”, due out Fall 2022, shows our most complex and dynamic businesses in an entirely new light.