Chris Martenson
Chris Martenson is a renowned economic researcher, futurist, and expert on energy, resource depletion, and economic resilience. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of PeakProsperity, a leading platform that educates individuals and communities on critical issues such as energy, economics, and environmental sustainability. Martenson gained widespread recognition with the release of The Crash Course, a groundbreaking video seminar—also published as a book—that explores the interconnected forces shaping the global economy, energy systems, and environmental challenges. Prior to his work as an independent economist, he served as Vice President at a Fortune 300 company and spent over a decade in corporate finance and strategic consulting. Beyond PeakProsperity, Martenson is a sought-after speaker, delivering public presentations worldwide and appearing on numerous broadcast and media programs.
Chris Martenson Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Academic History
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M.B.A., Finance
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Ph.D., Neurotoxicology
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B.S., Biology
Chris Martenson is best known for The Crash Course, his widely acclaimed video seminar and book that examines the interconnection of the “Three E’s”—the economy, energy, and environment.
The series provides clear, dynamic insights into the monetary system and exposes the unsustainable trajectory of current global models.
Viewed more than 1.5 million times and translated into multiple languages, The Crash Course has been praised for its clarity and foresight, offering critical context for the major structural shifts reshaping the world.
Martenson has presented the seminar across the United States and to leading organizations worldwide, including the United Nations, the UK House of Commons, and U.S. state legislatures.
MEDIA PRESENCE & PUBLICATIONS
A respected voice on global economic and energy issues, Martenson regularly shares insights through PeakProsperity, social media, and traditional media outlets.
He has appeared on programs such as PBS NewsHour, Yahoo! Finance Daily Ticker, The Street, Real Vision, and The Keiser Report.
His work has been cited by The Washington Post, and he contributes to financial platforms including Seeking Alpha.