Joe Grand is a computer engineer, hardware hacker, and the founder of Grand Idea Studio. He specializes in creating, exploring, manipulating, and teaching about electronic devices. Formerly known as Kingpin, Joe was a member of the legendary hacker group L0pht Heavy Industries, where he participated in the infamous 1998 testimony before the United States Senate Governmental Affairs Committee. Joe was a co-founder of @stake, an information security firm later acquired by Symantec, and Chumby Industries, which produced one of the first intentionally open and hackable consumer devices. He was also a co-host of Discovery Channel's Prototype This, an engineering entertainment program that followed the real-life design process of a unique prototype every episode. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Boston University and a Doctorate of Science in Technology (Honorary) degree from the University of Advancing Technology.
