Marshall Brain is most widely known as the founder of HowStuffWorks, an award-winning resource Web site that offers clear, objective and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world around us actually works. The site, which he created as a hobby in 1998, simplifies topics ranging from science and technology to health and finance for millions of curious minds each month, and offers independent expert reviews and ratings through Mobil Travel Guide and Consumer Guide.

In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, Marshall is also the author of more than a dozen books and a member of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers at North Carolina State University. He is a distinguished speaker who is masterful in simplifying complex subject matter into a digestible format for audiences of all ages and experience levels. Computing, consumer electronics, aerospace, networking, industrial machinery, gadgets, health and science are just a few areas of Marshall's interest and expertise. He has been a guest on numerous radio programs nationwide and has been featured on CNN, CNN Headline News, Martha Stewart Living Radio, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Marshall received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rennselaer Polytechnic University and a M.S. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University. He resides outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife and four children.