Alec Ross is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Bologna Business School and a former senior advisor for innovation to the U.S. Secretary of State. He is the author of The Industries of the Future and The Raging 2020s, which explore technological, economic, and geopolitical change. Ross has advised governments, investors, and entrepreneurs on emerging markets, cybersecurity, and innovation policy. His work blends public service, private sector experience, and thought leadership.