Tiago Forte is a productivity expert and the founder of Forte Labs, a productivity consulting firm. He is best known for developing the "Building a Second Brain" methodology, a system for personal knowledge management in the digital age. Forte has worked with organizations such as Genentech, Toyota Motor Corporation, and the Inter-American Development Bank, helping professionals optimize their productivity and creativity. His work has been featured in prominent publications including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Harvard Business Review.

Forte's journey into productivity began when he faced a mysterious illness in college, leading him to develop digital note-taking strategies to manage his health and studies. This experience evolved into his passion for personal knowledge management and productivity systems. He has since taught thousands of people through his online courses and workshops, helping them organize their digital lives and unlock their creative potential.A graduate of San Diego University, Forte previously worked as a course designer for Skillshare.com and as an instructor-in-residence for Startup Advisor. He currently resides in San Francisco, where he continues to innovate in the field of productivity and knowledge management.