Darrin Lipscomb is a seasoned technology leader and serial entrepreneur with a track record of founding innovative software startups, including multiple successful exits. His companies deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored for Fortune 1000 enterprises and public sector clients. As the founder of Ferretly, Darrin drives AI-powered social media screening to mitigate workplace risks. Previously, he founded a smart city solutions company, acquired by Hitachi in 2014, with a global impact on urban innovation. A recognized thought leader, Darrin has published extensively on smart cities, open-source intelligence, and employee risk management. He holds an M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, specializing in decision support, system dynamics, and statistical modeling.