With a motto of "Imagine. Innovate. Build." he has formed and lead strategy initiatives and operations for start-ups, governments, and established multinationals around the world. He is recognized for his ability to unlock innovation through compassion and for his ability to safely navigate and operate in chaotic environments and lead through disruptive change. He is a trusted advisor to individuals, companies, and governments faced with uncertainty. He is known to his friends, clients, and colleagues as being creative, solution oriented, and capable of solving complex problems. Possessing exceptional management and leadership capabilities with a humble subservience to purpose; he is known as being entrepreneurial, highly adaptive and described as a “realistic optimist”. A native Texan and a global nomad, when he is not home in Canada, you can find him in different parts of the globe seeking out innovative ideas and having conversations with interesting people. He can easily be found within a large group of people by following the loudest laugh. He researches networks and social impact measurement and has a passion for social justice and economic empowerment. Most recently, Grayson has developed policy, frameworks, and projects using the exponential technology of “the Metaverse” - with a specific focus on XR, Mapping, AI, NLP, and distributed ledgers/“blockchain”. He is currently looking at the impacts of decentralization and the rise of municipalities in addressing the biggest challenges of the 21st century. While he continues to work with governments and large corporations, Grayson believes that the best minds need to be focused on Climate Adaptation and Food Security. He is currently serving as the the founding Lab Manager of the award winning and internationally recognized SWR Innovation Lab; and continues to teach and inspire at various colleges and universities around the world.