Adam S. Falkoff

About Adam S. Falkoff

I bring more than two decades of experience in business development and public-policy strategy, advising senior executives and government leaders at the highest levels. My work focuses on helping clients anticipate and navigate complex regulatory and geopolitical environments, while building the strategies, relationships, and public-private partnerships that drive measurable revenue growth.I work closely with prime contractors, integrators, and vendor partners to expand market access, strengthen sales pipelines, and maximize portfolio performance across the public and private sectors.I currently serve on the Boards of Directors of two publicly traded companies and advise early-stage companies, foundations, and nonprofit organizations as a board and advisory-board member.In 2018, I was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for achievement and inspired service to the United States. The honor was entered into the Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives. I am also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Trilateral Commission. Media recognition of our work includes:Power 100 List of Washington, D.C. — Washington Life Magazine“Post-presidential elections, arguably the #1 firm in a city where access to power, loyalty, and trust is everything.” — National Journal“A P.R. guru.” — Politico“Strategists influencing policy from behind the scenes.” — The Hill“Wired into the system above and beyond the rest.” — Congressional Quarterly“A powerhouse of K Street.” — Greenwire“One to know—and the one to call—in Washington.” — Roll Call

Experience

1. Vice President & Global Managing Partner, Strategic Ventures Microsoft

   Microsoft

   Apr 2024 — Present

   As Vice President and Global Managing Partner of Strategic Ventures at Microsoft, I lead the company’s new-technology portfolio spanning advanced artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biosecurity, and robotics. In this role, I operate at the intersection of frontier technology, global policy, national security, and public-private collaboration—helping shape how next-generation technologies are responsibly developed, deployed, and governed worldwide.

Education

• Duke University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major in Political Science & Art History

  1986 — 1990

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  MBA, Management

  1995 — 1997

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  MIM, (Master of International Management)

  1995 — 1997