Eric Gundersen

Over the past six years, Eric has developed communications strategies and tools for some of the largest international development organizations operating around the world, in addition to working with national public health and education focused NGOs.

Eric is especially interested in improving information flows and efficiency within large organizations, alongside their on the ground operations. Eric is a recognized expert on online technologies and communications whose work has been featured in large national and online publications. He is frequently consulted and invited to speak on topics including government open data projects, open source software,  web-based mapping tools, and knowledge management for geographically dispersed teams.  

Eric earned his master's degree in International Development from American University in Washington, DC, and has dual bachelor's degrees in Economics and International Relations. He co-founded Development Seed while researching technology access and microfinance in Peru.   Before starting Development Seed, Eric was a journalist in Washington, DC writing on the environment and national security.