Will Widera has an extensive background in consulting and strategic operations across various industries. They have served as an Independent Consultant from 2017 to 2024, assisting a diverse array of clients in navigating the evolving technology landscape. Will's previous experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs as a Summer Analyst and at Google DeepMind in strategy, as well as positions at Google and X, the moonshot factory. They hold a B.A. in Economics, Operations Research, and Rhetoric from UC Berkeley and a Master of Philosophy in Sociology of New Media & Technology from the University of Cambridge. Currently, Will is involved in Special Projects at OpenAI.