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Chris Voss

Chris Voss is a businessman, author, academic, and former FBI hostage negotiator. Chris is also an adjunct professor at Harvard Law, Georgetown, and USC. His ability to negotiate in any situation and teach how to handle the tough conversations in life is incredible.


Chris is the CEO of the Black Swan Group and co-author of Never Split the Difference. From a table at the Silver Diner in Arlington, Virginia, Chris breaks down his life, career, and what he learned as a hostage negotiator.


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