Chris Voss is an American author, speaker, and former FBI hostage negotiator. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, which has been translated into over 35 languages. Voss is the founder and CEO of the Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that specializes in negotiation and communication strategies. He has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. Voss has also been a guest on many popular podcasts, including The Tim Ferriss Show and The Joe Rogan Experience. He is a sought-after speaker, having given talks at TEDx, Google, and the United Nations. Voss is an expert in the art of negotiation, and his book provides readers with the tools and strategies to become better negotiators. He has helped countless individuals and organizations reach successful outcomes in their negotiations.