Donald Butts

About

Donald Butts is a technology and strategy executive focused on emerging technologies, deep tech commercialization, and ecosystem partnerships. He currently leads Emerging Technologies and Scouting at Nokia, where he works across AI, compute, connectivity, and next-generation devices to shape technology strategy, guide external partnerships, and identify acquisition and investment opportunities. He has held senior strategy roles at InterDigital and Harman, working at the intersection of R&D, product strategy, and corporate innovation. Donald has also served as an advisor to early-stage startups and has worked closely with founders, venture teams, and academic labs to translate advanced research into commercial outcomes.

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New York, US