Faisal Hoque is a Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling author, entrepreneur, and transformation leader recognized globally for his work at the intersection of business, technology, and leadership. He is the founder of SHADOKA and NextChapter, and a transformation and innovation partner at CACI, a Fortune 500 company focused on U.S. national security. With over three decades of experience driving sustainable growth for organizations such as MasterCard, PepsiCo, GE, American Express, and the U.S. Department of Defense, Faisal blends Eastern philosophy with American entrepreneurship to guide purposeful innovation. His award-winning books, including Transcend, Everything Connects, Reinvent, and LIFT, have appeared on major bestseller lists, and his thought leadership has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company.