Tim Marple

About Tim Marple

I help organizations navigate complex global markets by transforming geopolitical uncertainty into strategic advantage through data-driven intelligence and quantitative risk frameworks.What I Do: As an experienced intelligence analyst, applied AI researcher, and educator, I specialize in building scalable risk assessment systems that drive C-suite decision-making. My work bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world geopolitical dynamics, enabling leaders to make informed decisions in an increasingly complex global landscape.Key Achievements- Built Industry-First Risk Systems: Developed OpenAI\'s frontier risk assessment program using LLM embeddings and created Google\'s first quantitative risk measurement system across all products, saving $2M+ in operational costs while improving intelligence capacity by 50%- Advanced Geopolitical Research: Led multi-million dollar research initiatives on great power competition and geoeconomic dynamics, with findings published in top-tier academic journals and policy outlets including the Washington Quarterly and Oxford Handbook on Geoeconomics- Shaped Future Leaders: Currently teach MBA-level courses on global markets and politics at INSEAD Business School, equipping the next generation of business leaders with frameworks to navigate geopolitical conflict and competition- Delivered Strategic Intelligence: Built automated intelligence processors that transform unstructured data from diverse sources into actionable reports, supporting both executive leadership and operational teams across Fortune 500 companies.My Approach: I combine rigorous quantitative methodology with deep geopolitical expertise to create intelligence systems that scale. Whether it\'s measuring content risks across billions of users, analyzing central bank digital currency strategies, or mapping organizational innovation drivers, I turn complex data into clear strategic insights.Current Focus: As Co-Director of Maiden Labs, I lead a neutral user research organization that centers people in the decisions shaping the future of money and AI. I\'m also teaching the next generation of global business leaders while continuing to advance the intersection of technology, intelligence, and geopolitical risk assessment.Ready to discuss how strategic intelligence can transform your organization\'s approach to global markets? Let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Research Mentor

   Polygence

   Aug 2022 — Present

   I mentor high school students in 10-session programs designed to sharpen research skills with applied projects. My work supports student-driven pedagogy through interest-first inquiry to help tomorrow\'s professionals responsibly understand and engage with real-world problems and data.

Education

• Westford Academy

  High School Diploma

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

  2012 — 2016

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Master of Arts - MA, Political Science and Data Analysis

• University of California, Berkeley

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Political Science