Yorke E Rhodes III

Professor Yorke Rhodes is the Microsoft Director of Traceability, Cofounder of Blockchain at Microsoft, and Cofounder of the NYU Ethical Tech CoLab. A visionary technologist and strategic leader at the intersection of blockchain innovation, artificial intelligence, and ethical systems design. As Director of Traceability, he drives transformative initiatives that enhance traceability, transparency, and trust across global ecosystems. Yorke's work spans enterprise architecture, compliance frameworks, and humanitarian tech, with a focus on applying emerging technologies to real-world challenges, from forced labor mitigation to responsible AI deployment. He is also an educator and speaker, shaping the next generation of ethical technologists through hands-on learning and thought leadership.