Alliance Members

A pioneer in the semiconductor industry with over 3 decades of experience, known for his groundbreaking work in DRAM technology

Matthew Manos is a design strategist, educator, and founder of verynice, a consultancy that gives half its work away to nonprofits. His clients include Apple, Google, NASA, and UNICEF. At the Academy, he serves as Associate Dean, leading initiatives that connect students with real-world challenges. Named one of seven millennials changing the world by HuffPost, he’s a frequent speaker and author on social innovation and design strategy. Manos has developed global curriculum for Apple and helped reimagine public education through the Iovine and Young Center. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Wired, and Business Insider.

Fellow Harvard GSD/ Technology Adviser. He is an expert in planning and bringing new projects to fruition. He is currently working on the SX (Sustainable Transformation) Project at Harvard University.