About Brendan Hart

Biography

Hi, I’m Brendan Hart.

I've spent my two-decade career applying rigorous economic analysis to high-stakes environments—from leading elite military teams on complex operations to developing billion-dollar defense partnerships and building globally operating organizations.

Today, I produce The Power Curve, a strategic intelligence platform that deciphers emerging patterns in geopolitics, technology, capital flows, and market competition—translating them into actionable frameworks for ambitious leaders. The platform draws on an archive of more than 400 research articles, video explainers, and podcast episodes, delivering independent analysis that addresses real-world strategic challenges through the lens of applied economics. I regularly share this work at premier international forums, including the Milken Global Conference and Aspen Security Forum.

My entrepreneurial work includes co-founding two category-defining organizations. At BMNT, Silicon Valley's first defense-focused innovation accelerator, I architected go-to-market strategies for the $1T+ aerospace and defense sector, structuring partnerships across a portfolio of leading startups, major technology firms, defense contractors, and government agencies. At SVA, I helped craft strategic policies and programs that have accelerated the professional growth of over 750,000 individuals across 1,500 locations globally.

This combination of strategic and operational experience informs my work as Professor of Economics, where I teach students to apply economic principles to real-world challenges in markets, policy, and organizational strategy. My courses combine rigorous analysis with practical application, connecting theory to business and policy contexts.

Earlier in my career, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps' premier counterterrorism unit, with deployments across the Middle East and North Africa. This experience shaped how I think about leadership, incentives, and performance under pressure.

I hold degrees from Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia.

You can reach me at bh@brendanhart.com.

The Power Curve

The Power Curve produces strategic intelligence that deciphers emerging patterns in geopolitics, technology, capital flows, and market competition—translating them into actionable frameworks for ambitious leaders. Drawing on an archive of more than 400 research articles, video explainers, and podcast episodes, our independent analysis addresses real-world strategic challenges through the lens of applied economics.

Subscribe to access our exclusive podcast conversations, our complete research archive, and our new research and analysis—delivered to your inbox each week.

Partnerships and Collaborations

I partner with organizations seeking to sharpen strategic thinking, navigate economic complexity, and accelerate leadership development—drawing on two decades of experience applying economic principles to high-stakes challenges in markets, policy, and organizational strategy.

I offer several types of sponsored partnerships.

Speaking engagements

I deliver addresses at premier global forums—including the Milken Global Conference and Aspen Security Forum—on critical issues in economics, AI, and strategic decision-making. Formats range from keynote presentations to intimate fireside conversations, with audiences including executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and public sector leaders. These engagements translate complex economic dynamics into frameworks audiences can apply immediately to strategic decisions.

Expert roundtables

I design and convene invite-only roundtable discussions on topics central to my research and aligned with your audience's strategic priorities. These peer-driven sessions bring together subject-matter experts to enable exploratory conversation, knowledge exchange, and relationship-building among participants—generating insights they can apply directly within their organizations.

Corporate workshops

I facilitate workshops for leadership teams focused on AI-enhanced economic analysis, scenario planning, competitive assessment, and performance alignment. These structured sessions translate analytical frameworks into practical tools for strategic decision-making, with custom design based on your organization's specific challenges.

Terms vary based on event scope, format, topics, and audience. Please email speaking@brendanhart.com to inquire about partnerships.

Follow and Contact

You can follow my work on LinkedIn.

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You can reach me directly at bh@brendanhart.com.