Dr. David Epstein

Biography

David Epstein is a Lecturer in Information Systems at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. He is also the Executive Director of the Susilo Institute for Ethics in the Global Economy. David has been deeply involved in promoting ethical and environmentally sustainable practices across various sectors including business, engineering, education, and politics. At Boston University, he teaches ethics with a focus on finance and entrepreneurship, drawing on his extensive experience in both academia and industry. He has previously taught at the University of San Francisco, the University of California, Berkeley, and Menlo College. David is a fellow of the Stanford University Distinguished Careers Institute, where he spent a year reflecting on the intersections of ethics and technology. He has co-founded several startups and served as CEO for companies like Merlyn.AI and Sol Voltaics. His interests encompass clean technology, semiconductors, healthcare, and socially responsible enterprises. Recognized for his contributions to ethics and social responsibility, he received the Distinguished Achievement Award in 2021 from the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and has 13 patents to his name. David and his wife Sarah established the Ethics Engineering initiative to raise awareness about the ethical implications of technological advancements.

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