About Mark Allardyce
Founder, Author & Empathy Architect
Mark Allardyce is a British technology founder, author and Empathy Architect exploring how humanity passes wisdom forward in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Over four decades he has founded, scaled and exited ventures spanning healthcare, secure data exchange, behavioural systems, fintech and emerging technologies. His work has operated at the intersection of innovation, accountability and trust.
Today he combines technology, storytelling and governance through The Witness System and The Lantern Project.
Current Roles
Board Director
Mediqor (Sweden)
Health technology company serving the MENA region and preparing for public markets.
CrowdTracking (UK / Denmark)
Tracking technology company developing Bluetooth and location-based solutions.
DISARMCORP
Munitions disposal venture focused on reducing risk in hazardous environments.
Previous Ventures
CALM Corporation
Digital cardiac rehabilitation platform used across approximately 40% of UK cardiac rehabilitation units before acquisition by a fully listed London Stock Exchange public company.
CICCWORLD
Co-founded with the Chartered Institute of Credit Management and adopted by the UK Department for Business as a national best-practice portal, serving organisations including Shell, HSBC, BT, PwC and HMRC.
Envilope
Secure digital communications platform pioneering encrypted "virtual envelope" technology.
The Witness System
The Witness System helps individuals, leadership teams and organisations explore consequence before commitment.
Services include:
- Personal Witness
- Responsibility Pause
- Pre-Mortem Witness
- Witness Network
Learn more → Work With Mark
The Lantern Project
The Lantern Project explores how civilisation passes wisdom forward.
Nature teaches children.
Stories teach civilisation.
Humanity now teaches intelligence.
Learn more → Lanterns
Areas of Interest
- Consequence
- Decision-Making
- Governance
- Artificial Intelligence
- Human Judgement
- Leadership
- Resilience
- Human Development
Published Work
Author of more than twenty-five books, articles, audio experiences and essays exploring resilience, technology, consequence and human experience.
Projects include:
- The Seven Lanterns
- The Last Lantern
- The Owl and the Garden series
- Elphi
- Walk & Talk Audio Series
Speaking Topics
Mark speaks on:
- The Witness System
- Consequence & Decision-Making
- Artificial Intelligence
- The Parent Theory
- The Lantern Project
- Leadership Under Uncertainty
- Human Judgement in an AI World
Available for:
- Conferences
- Leadership events
- Podcasts
- Panels
- Workshops
- Board sessions
Podcast Introduction
Mark Allardyce is a British technology founder, author and Empathy Architect. Over four decades he has built and scaled technology ventures operating in healthcare, secure communications and emerging technologies. Today he is the creator of The Witness System and The Lantern Project, exploring consequence, human judgement and how civilisation passes wisdom forward in the age of artificial intelligence.
Quick Facts
Nationality: British
Profession: Founder, Author & Empathy Architect
Books Published: 25+
Board Roles: Health Technology, Tracking Technology, Munitions Disposal
Focus Areas: Consequence, Governance, AI, Human Judgement and Civilisation
Website: markallardyce.com