Nicholas Thompson

About

As the CEO of The Atlantic, I lead one of the most influential and respected media organizations in the world, with a history of more than 160 years of excellence in journalism, culture, and innovation. I joined The Atlantic in 2021, after serving as the Editor in Chief of Wired for four years, where I oversaw the editorial vision, strategy, and operations of the award-winning magazine and website. I'm author of two books—the national best-seller “The Running Ground,” and "The Hawk and the Dove"— and host of The Most Interesting Thing in Tech video series and The Most Interesting Thing in AI podcast. I'm also a co-founder of SpeakEasy AI, a project that aims to create an online platform for positive conversations, using artificial intelligence and natural language processing. I believe that technology can be a force for good, and that we need more spaces for civil and constructive dialogue in the digital age. Additionally, I'm a keynote speaker and moderator at The Lavin Agency, where I frequently speak at events or moderate conversations about the future of technology and how it is changing our lives and world. I have more than 20 years of experience in editing, writing, and publishing. I'm passionate about books, marathons, and acoustic guitar.