Gregory S. McNeal

Gregory S. McNeal, JD/PhD, is an entrepreneur, founder, advisor, and investor in technology companies. He co-founded an aerospace and defense company that was acquired in 2021 and is currently a board member and advisor to companies in the blockchain, NFT, maritime, cleantech, and entertainment industries. He is a tenured Professor of Law and Public Policy at Pepperdine University where he teaches courses in technology policy, internet law, web3, blockchain, crypto law & policy and privacy law.  

He writes a tech policy column at Forbes and has authored Op-Eds for the New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Washington Times, among others. He regularly appears on cable news networks and radio to discuss issues related to emerging technology.  In addition to his entrepreneurial work, he has a passion for science fiction, comics, and graphic novels.