Cortney Harding

Cortney Harding is a distinguished entrepreneur and thought leader in the fields of virtual and augmented reality, spatial computing, and emerging technologies. As the Founder and CEO of Friends With Holograms, Cortney has secured partnerships with major Fortune 100 companies, earning recognition such as the Best VR/AR award at Mobile World Congress and as a finalist for the SXSW Innovation Award. Currently, Cortney leads How We'll Blank Next, offering insights into the impact of frontier technologies across various sectors. In addition to serving as faculty at The Fast Future Executive and contributing as a member of the Metaverse Council at the World Economic Forum, Cortney is an active keynote speaker and author. Educationally, Cortney holds a BA in Political Science and Women's Studies from Wellesley College and an MPA in Public Policy from New York University, alongside experience in business development for leading tech startups and educational roles at NYU.