France Hoang is the Founder and CEO of BoodleBox, a collaborative AI platform selected by over 100 colleges and universities and more than 120 companies to bridge the gap between education and the workforce. A West Point graduate, Distinguished Visiting Lecturer at the U.S. Military Academy, and former university trustee, France brings a uniquely grounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing higher education today.
With over 25 years of experience spanning national security, law, technology, and entrepreneurship — including service as Associate White House Counsel and combat deployment with U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan — France has built BoodleBox into a platform now serving over 100,000 users, backed by a partnership with Microsoft Elevate.
France's work centers on AI readiness: equipping students and professionals with the skills to collaborate effectively with AI while sharpening the critical thinking, creativity, and ethical judgment that define human excellence. A frequent speaker on AI literacy and the future of learning and work, France is based in Colorado.