Matt Forrest is a prominent leader in the geospatial industry, known for his expertise in modern GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and spatial data science. With a background in building spatial infrastructures for major platforms like Wherobots, his work focuses on the "Modern GIS Stack"—the shift from traditional desktop software to cloud-native, AI-accelerated spatial workflows. Through Spatial Lab, he helps geospatial professionals bridge the gap between legacy GIS and modern data engineering to build high-impact, future-proof careers. He is a prolific content creator and host of the Spatial Stack podcast, where he interviews global leaders at the intersection of AI and location intelligence. He remains a dedicated mentor, advocating for a "concepts-over-code" approach to help professionals stay relevant in an era of rapid automation.