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Marlene Bourne
Futurist. Industry Analyst.
Author. Radio Host.
Marlene Bourne is a respected source of business and market intelligence for
global leaders seeking strategic information on emerging technology trends and
their business impact. Known for her insightful, thought-provoking commentary,
Marlene is highly regarded for her unique ability to present complex information
in a conversational manner that captivates audiences worldwide.
Request Marlene to speak at your event.
Biography
Marlene Bourne, President & Principal Analyst of Bourne Research LLC,
is internationally recognized as one of the leading experts
on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) and its convergence
with Nanotechnology. With
nearly 15 years of expertise as an industry analyst, her
technology and market insight extends from the chip to the
end-use product, with both broad and deep knowledge of countless
products, companies, markets and applications.
Marlene has provided insight on emerging technologies
to many business and technical publications, including Business
2.0, BusinessWeek, The Economist, Forbes, Investor's Business
Daily, Los Angeles Times Magazine, the New York Times, USA
Today and the Wall Street Journal. She
has authored dozens of articles for a wide array of industry
publications and is a frequent speaker at conferences and corporate
events.
In 2008, as part of a one-year educational outreach effort, Marlene produced and hosted a weekly science radio show (The Bourne Report), which aired on Independent 1310 KXAM in Phoenix. She is also the author of two award-winning books: A Consumer's Guide to MEMS & Nanotechnology and MEMS & Nanotechnology
for Kids. Marlene is currently writing her third book, The Future of Healthcare:
BioMEMS and Nanomedicine.
Prior to launching Bourne Research, Marlene
was Vice President of Research and Principal Analyst with Small
Times Media, where she helped create a market research division
focused on MEMS and Nanotechnology. From 2000 through 2005,
Marlene followed the emergence and growth of MEMS as Senior
Analyst at In-Stat, a leading provider of high-tech market
research. Before
that, Marlene spent five years as a freelance industry analyst
specializing in MEMS, as well as a wide range of sensors and
sensor-based technologies.
Marlene holds a Bachelor of Science in Business
from the University of Wisconsin - Stout, and a Master’s in International Business and International Economics from
the American University in Washington, DC.
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