Ender graduated from the University of Chicago in 2015 with a PhD in Anthropology. They have since worked at various technology companies, including Amazon and Google, on emerging technologies (conversational AI, cloud computing, and cybercrime prevention). Their focus is on the interoperability of technological systems with people's contextually rich lives. To educate other academics about the career opportunities in the private sector, Ender and colleague have launched a free e-course series—www.academiatoux.com