Shyam Sankar

About the Author

Shyam Sankar is a visionary strategist and entrepreneur whose work bridges the worlds of technology, national security, and industrial policy. With a background in engineering and defense innovation, he has dedicated his career to revitalizing America's manufacturing capabilities in an era of escalating global tensions. In his seminal book, Mobilize: How to Reboot the American Industrial Base and Stop World War III, Sankar argues passionately for a bold reinvention of the U.S. industrial sector to counter authoritarian threats and secure a prosperous future. Drawing from his experiences in Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., he combines rigorous analysis with actionable insights, urging policymakers, business leaders, and citizens to mobilize resources and ingenuity. Sankar's thought-provoking ideas continue to influence debates on economic resilience and geopolitical strategy.