Eric Traupe

Eric Traupe is a multifaceted professional currently serving as an Operating Partner at Lightspeed and Chief Strategy Officer at Johnson Financial Group, LLC. Additionally, Traupe holds advisory roles at Anduril Industries and serves as a Principal at WestExec Advisors. With positions on the Board of Advisors at both Intel Corporation and the Center for a New American Security, Traupe is actively engaged in strategic discussions across various sectors. As a Senior Fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center and a Speaker at Leading Authorities, Inc., Traupe shares expertise on geopolitics, policy, and enterprise leadership. Traupe is the Founder and President of Azimuth Global LLC, a consulting firm for Fortune 500 companies, and previously held the position of President at Capella Federal. Traupe's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the University of Michigan, an MBA in International Business from American University, and a Completion Certificate in Cybersecurity from Harvard University.