A Pittsburgh native, Buddy Hobart is the Founder and President of Solutions 21. He is a consultant, entrepreneur, author, speaker, radio host, and is an internationally recognized expert on generational leadership.Buddy is the author of five books, including both first and second editions of his book, "Gen Y Now: Millennials and the Evolution of Leadership." Buddy has been featured in numerous publications including Entrepreneur, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal.Buddy is a frequent and returning speaker at industry events and leadership forums around the world. He is a pioneer in the discussion on attracting, developing, and retaining Millennials in today’s workforce. Buddy’s expertise also encompasses managing inter-generational issues.Buddy has provided leadership and management solutions to companies around the world, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. He has also worked with numerous universities throughout the nation including Arizona State University, Birmingham Southern College, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Oklahoma, University of Pittsburgh, and West Virginia University. He recently accepted an invitation from the US Army War College and taught an elective course on the evolution of leadership.Buddy is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and is active in numerous community and professional organizations. He resides in Pittsburgh with his wife.