Founder & Chief of Decision Operations

As a visionary strategist and intelligence leader, August Jackson is on a mission to transform organizational decision-making through innovative insights, advanced technologies, and foresight. As the Co-Founder of The Decision Collaborative, he is pioneering a new era in high-stakes decision-making, ensuring leaders are intentional and informed in an ever-evolving landscape.

With over 25 years of experience in competitive strategy and market intelligence, August has successfully developed and implemented intelligence programs that shape executive strategy and lead to product innovation and powerful market positioning. His acclaimed work with top-tier technology firms illustrates how strategic foresight can yield a sustainable competitive edge and identify hidden opportunities. Furthermore, his expertise in advanced strategic analysis emphasizes the importance of maintaining the right balance between strategic flexibility and focused execution—key attributes for navigating today’s dynamic business environment.

August is leading the charge in integrating AI and emerging technologies into intelligence and strategy. He, alongside Cynthia Cheng Correia, created an interactive platform for knowledge exchange through a series of dynamic summits, fostering collaboration among professionals from various disciplines. Together, they established The Decision Collaborative to empower leaders to elevate their decision-making processes beyond traditional, fragmented methods. This collaborative framework embraces uncertainty, mitigates cognitive bias, and enhances strategic clarity, making it invaluable for any organization seeking to thrive.

As a widely recognized thought leader, August’s influence extends beyond his work. He has served as President of the Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows and Chair of the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP). His commitment to aligning strategy with actionable outcomes makes him a highly sought-after speaker, writer, and facilitator.

August holds a BA in International Affairs from George Washington University and an MBA from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. He resides in Alexandria, Virginia, ready to connect with fellow innovators and decision-makers eager to embrace strategic leadership’s future.