Ian Barkin

Ian Barkin is an entrepreneur, investor, and educator. As Founding Partner of 2B Ventures, he invests in start-ups shaping the future of work. He is a globally recognized thought leader and veteran in Intelligent Automation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). In 2014, Barkin co-founded Symphony Ventures, a pure-play consulting firm, providing cutting edge advisory services in Intelligent Automation to companies across all sectors. Symphony Ventures was acquired in 2018 by SYKES - a NASDAQ-listed global leader in Customer Engagement Services.

Barkin is a seasoned leader and innovator in Digital Operations, RPA, Intelligent Automation, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and the Future of Work. He is the author of numerous popular LinkedIn Learning courses on RPA, AI, and Digital Strategy. He was the host of the video podcast series OneTAKE, where he explored the future of work, life and culture. And yes, robots.

Barkin holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, and a BA in Economics and Psychology from Middlebury College.