Nicolas Carr
Pulitzer Prize nominee and author of The Big Switch
Called an "exceedingly lucid" speaker by Computerworld, Nicholas Carr has spoken on technology, culture, economics, and innovation at dozens of industry, company, governmental, and professional events. Rich with concrete examples and practical advice, Nick's lectures challenge the conventional wisdom, engaging audiences and spurring fresh thinking and constructive debate.
Mr. Nicholas Carr served as an Executive Editor of the Harvard Business Review. He is one of the leading Internet intellectuals in the United States and an astute observer of the World Wide Web and its role in business today. Mr. Carr served as a Member of Editorial Board of Advisors of Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. He is the author of Does IT Matter? Information Technology and the Corrosion of Competitive Advantage and, most recently, The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google. He has written for the New York Times, the Financial Times, Wired, and many other publications. He is a regular contributor to the Guardian and blogs at www.roughtype.com.