Robert Atkinson is the President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading voice in shaping technology and innovation policy. With over two decades of experience in technology-driven economic issues, Atkinson has been at the forefront of the debate on antitrust regulation and its impact on innovation. Through his leadership at ITIF, he launched the Schumpeter Project on Competition Policy, focusing on modernizing antitrust enforcement to foster innovation and competition. A respected scholar, Atkinson has published extensively on the implications of market consolidation and the evolving regulatory landscape, advocating for balanced approaches that promote both innovation and fair competition.