Michael Tomczyk is a renowned expert in disruptive innovation, with a long track record of developing and promoting emerging technologies. He played a key role in launching the Commodore VIC-20, the first million-seller home computer, and has since pioneered efforts in nanotech, gene therapy, fintech, and blockchain. He spent 18 years leading innovation research at Wharton and has served in advisory roles at Penn, Villanova, and Temple. Michael is the author of NEO-INNOVATION (Springer, 2024) and several other influential books. A decorated Army veteran, he holds advanced degrees from UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania.