A proven precursor and thought leader in macro-Internet and macro-AI change research, Scott Cleland founded Precursor LLC. He serves as CEO and focuses on research related to large-scale changes in the Internet and artificial intelligence. With over 30 years of experience, Scott Cleland has developed proprietary approaches to improve the predictability of these technologies, including the concept of MacroInternetics ®.

His work spans commercial, governmental, and non-profit sectors, where Mr. Cleland helps clients anticipate change, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and manage risks. He has also received recognition for his efforts to expose fraud and questionable practices in the tech industry.

Throughout his career, Mr. Cleland has advised 39 of the top 50 institutional investors and testified before US congressional subcommittees 16 times. He has predicted significant technological and regulatory shifts, including the impact of the 1996 Telecom Act and the dotcom crash. Moreover, Mr. Cleland became the only analyst to predict the collapse of WorldCom and has remained a vocal critic of major Internet platforms such as Google, Amazon, and Facebook. Through Precursor LLC, he continues to lead research that influences policy and holds technology companies accountable.

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