Werner Erhard
Werner Hans Erhard (born John Paul Rosenberg, September 5, 1935) is an author of transformational models and applications for individuals, groups, and organizations. He is currently writing about integrity, performance and leadership and has lectured at (among others) Harvard, Yale, USC, the University of Rochester and Rotterdam School of Management
Erhard was first known for "The est Training" (1971–1983) and "The Forum" (1984–1991), which were offered to the public through an organizational structure that included Erhard Seminars Training Inc. (1971–1975), est, an educational corporation (1975–1981), and Werner Erhard & Associates (WEA, 1981–1991). Erhard, along with John Denver, Robert W. Fuller, and others, founded The Hunger Project in 1977.
In 1991, Erhard retired from business, sold his then-existing intellectual property to a group of his former employees (who formed Landmark Education) and moved abroad.
Read more about Werner Erhard: Early Life (1935–1971), Est Era (1971–1984), Werner Erhard and Associates (1981–1991) and "The Forum", 1991 – Present, Disputes, Impact