<p>Named by <em>Fast Company</em> as “One of the 100 Most Creative People in Business,” Nate Fick brings a rare blend of frontline leadership, technology expertise, and international diplomacy to the stage.</p><p> As the inaugural U.S. Ambassador for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Nate led American diplomacy on today’s most critical technology issues, including cybersecurity, AI governance, and digital infrastructure. Before entering government, he was CEO of Endgame, a leading cybersecurity firm, and an operating partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, where he helped high-growth companies build strong cultures and enduring value.</p><p> A former Marine Corps infantry and reconnaissance officer, Nate served combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. His bestselling memoir, <em>One Bullet Away</em>, is widely regarded as one of the most powerful accounts of modern military leadership, and his experience inspired the HBO miniseries <em>Generation Kill.</em></p><p> Delivering hard-earned wisdom with clarity, humility, and impact, Nate offers real-world insights on leadership under pressure, innovation in a dynamic digital landscape, and the intersection of national security and emerging technologies. Audiences walk away equipped with practical strategies for navigating complexity, leading through uncertainty, and building resilient, forward-facing organizations.</p><p><br></p>
First U.S. Ambassador for Cyberspace and Digital Policy (2022-2025); Technology and International Diplomacy Expert; Marine Corps veteran whose experience was chronicled in HBO’s award-winning series <i>Generation Kill<i>
<ul><li><strong>From Battlefield to Boardroom: Building High-Performing Teams to Solve Your Toughest Challenges</strong></li><li>Drawing on the hard-won lessons of multiple combat tours, nearly a decade building one of the most successful cybersecurity companies in the world, and the high-stakes tightrope of diplomacy, this keynote explores the keys to building a high-performing team, nurturing a healthy organizational culture, and sustaining world-class execution in times of uncertainty and change. Nate Fick has been recognized as an exceptional leader across a wide range of roles and circumstances. Here, he brings those vivid stories and action-oriented best practices to your team.</li><li><strong>Digital Diplomacy: AI, Cybersecurity, and the Battle to Lead the 21st Century</strong></li><li>From Beijing to Brussels, and Silicon Valley to Kyiv, Ambassador Nate Fick led American diplomacy on technology issues including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the backbone of the modern economy—undersea cables, telecom networks, and communications satellites. This keynote uses Nate’s stories from the frontlines of 21st-century geopolitical competition to demystify the broader forces shaping organizational risk, and to help audiences make decisions to remain competitive and secure in a volatile world.</li><li><strong>A Conversation with Nate Fick</strong></li><li>The United States’ first ambassador leading American diplomacy on technology topics shares his insider’s perspective on global tech competition, its effect on foreign policy, and how this impacts companies, industries, and financial markets. Drawing on decades of experience in high-stakes environments — from the battlefield to the boardroom to diplomatic negotiations — Nate offers audiences a clear roadmap for building high-performing teams, communicating a shared vision and purpose, and navigating a complex and dynamic world. This engaging fireside chat highlights themes of leadership, geopolitics, and public service, and is suitable for corporate audiences and student groups alike.</li></ul><p><br></p>