Terry Young
Founder & CEO
Terry is a frequent speaker and writer on the largest shifts that will shape modern organizations and leaders, most recently speaking and writing on such topics as the future of work, driverless cars, domestic terrorism, the rise of Generation Z, artificial intelligence, open business and precision data. His background in consumer behavior and technology platforms allowed him to architect the sparks & honey model, as well as the AI-powered cultural intelligence platform, Q™. Before sparks & honey, Terry joined McKinsey & Company in Greater China, working to incubate new startups and Internet companies in Asia.
As an openly gay founder and CEO, Terry works to support a wide range of LGBTQ+ initiatives. He has an M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, studied at Singularity University and spent 27-months volunteering in the U.S. Peace Corps. Terry enjoys hiking, traveling, politics and exploring the Hudson valley with his son and partner.
Terry is a frequent speaker and writer on the largest shifts that will shape modern organizations and leaders, most recently speaking and writing on such topics as the future of work, driverless cars, domestic terrorism, the rise of Generation Z, artificial intelligence, open business and precision data. His background in consumer behavior and technology platforms allowed him to architect the sparks & honey model, as well as the AI-powered cultural intelligence platform, Q™. Before sparks & honey, Terry joined McKinsey & Company in Greater China, working to incubate new startups and Internet companies in Asia.
As an openly gay founder and CEO, Terry works to support a wide range of LGBTQ+ initiatives. He has an M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, studied at Singularity University and spent 27-months volunteering in the U.S. Peace Corps. Terry enjoys hiking, traveling, politics and exploring the Hudson valley with his son and partner.
