Eric Gould Bear

Eric Gould Bear is CXO (Chief Experience Officer) at CURB, an Austin-based startup that designs, manufacturers and sells the world's most intelligent energy monitoring systems. For 30 years, Bear has been crafting and establishing user experience strategies for major corporations. He is a partner at Austin's Capital Factory and is first-named inventor on over 100 software and hardware patents and patent applications. Communication Arts described him as "one of the most thoughtful and provocative interface and interaction designers working in the field." He is a former university professor and Fortune 500 executive. Products based on his inventions are used every day by millions of people and thousands of companies.