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Timothy E. Bates
The Godfather of Tech
Forbes Technology Council Member • Professor of Practice • Fractional CTO
AI • Blockchain • Cybersecurity • Immersive Tech Innovation Leader
Forbes Technology Council
University of Michigan
Timothy E. Bates
The Godfather of Tech
Featured Media Appearance
The Renee Lynn Yancy Show - WHPR TV33 Detroit
PREMIERE EPISODE GUEST
September 14, 2025 • 57:05
The Renee Lynn Yancy Show Ep 1 - What up doe Detroit! We are learning about AI
Host: Renee Lynn Yancy • WHPR TV33 Detroit
Timothy E. Bates joins Renee Lynn Yancy for the premiere episode to discuss his incredible journey from 13-year-old hacker discovered by U.S. Marshals to becoming a global technology leader.
AI Leadership
Digital Transformation
Community Impact
Tech Innovation
Publications & Media
Forbes Technology Council articles and thought leadership content
Recent Forbes Articles
The Leap To AGI: How Bioprocessors Could Catapult AI Beyond Today's Advancements
Bioprocessors could give us the tools to achieve AGI far sooner than anyone expected, but this leap comes with risks that we need to confront head-on.
TikTok And The Net Nanny: Navigating The Uncharted Waters Of Tech Legislation
The discourse on the proposed TikTok ban and related legislative measures underscores the complex interplay between technology, law and society.
Forbes Executive Library
Forbes Featured
November 2024
The No-Nonsense, Deep Dive into LLM Prompt Engineering for People Who Don't Know Sh*t About It
The ultimate guide for anyone—regardless of their technical background—seeking to unlock the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Written in an approachable yet expert tone, the book demystifies the often intimidating world of AI.
About Timothy E. Bates
Discovered as a hacker at 13, recruited by the U.S. Government
Discovered at the age of 13 by the U.S. Marshals Service as a hacker, Timothy E. Bates (a.k.a. The Godfather of Tech) was later recruited by the U.S. Government to train and educate them on how to track down digital pirates and hackers. His passion extends beyond his extensive expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Immersive Technologies.
His stunning resume includes positions like Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Global Fortune 200 companies, such as Lenovo and America's Top Automaker, General Motors. Currently serving as Professor of Practice at University of Michigan College of Innovation and Technology and as a contributing member of the Forbes Technology Council.
Career Highlights
University of Michigan
Professor of Practice
College of Innovation & Technology
Forbes Technology Council
Member
Contributing expert on technology trends, AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation
General Motors
Technical Fellow & Chief Technology Officer
Led groundbreaking projects including software-defined ecosystem for Hummer Electric
Lenovo
Chief Technology Officer
Global Fortune 200 company ranked The World's Most Admired company
Professor of Practice
University of Michigan
Services
Comprehensive technology leadership and consulting
Fractional CTO Services
Strategic technology leadership for startups and growing companies
AI & Tech Consulting
Expert guidance on AI implementation, blockchain integration, and digital transformation
Speaking & Workshops
Keynotes, moderated discussions, workshops, webinars, and panel discussions
Forbes-Level Content Creation
Thought leadership articles and expert commentary for major publications
Speaking Topics
Thought leadership on cutting-edge technology
The Do's and Don'ts of AI
Strategic pathway for harnessing GenAI's power within business operations for small and mid-market leaders
Navigating Tech Regulation and Bans
Understanding the complex interplay between technology, regulation, and business strategy
The Future of AGI and Bioprocessors
How bioprocessors could accelerate AI beyond current limitations
Cybersecurity: Self Healing Digital Environments
Development of autonomous response systems for digital environments that self-heal after attacks
Video Content & Podcast Appearances
Expert interviews and thought leadership discussions
Ethics in AI: Opportunities and Challenges
Unleashing AI Podcast with Pavel Fakanov
May 2023 • 24:26
Discussion on ethical challenges in AI development, cultural governance in AI systems, and the future of human-AI collaboration
AI Ethics
Cultural AI Governance
Human-AI Collaboration
Pragmatic Tech Perspectives to Cap off 2023
Building the Open Metaverse Podcast with Patrick Cozzi & Marc Petit
December 2023
Year-end tech review covering AI developments, automotive digital twins, metaverse interoperability, and democratizing computing access
AI Evolution
Digital Twins
Metaverse Standards
Tech Accessibility
Awards & Recognition
Celebrating excellence in technology leadership
2024 Real McCoy Award
DTE Energy
Recognizing remarkable contributions to STEMM fields
Forbes Technology Council AgeTech Group Member
Forbes
Selected for specialized expertise in technology for aging populations (March 2025)
BEYA Black Engineers Association Award
Modern-Day Technology Leader
CIO Award
GM Layers of Defense Strategy
Initialize Contact Protocol
Available for speaking engagements, consulting, and advisory services
Quick Scheduling Options
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30-Min Intro Chat
Initial consultation to discuss your technology needs
Speaking Engagement
Book keynote or panel discussion for your event
Fractional CTO
Strategic technology leadership consultation
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Specialties: AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Immersive Technologies