Let’s find the coherence in the chaos. Together.

So Glad to Meet You, I’m Jonathan

Forbes

#1 Ranked Futurist in the World

Harvard Business Review

The world’s leading transformation architect

Amazon

Former Futurist in Residence

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As an explorer, inventor and truth-seeker, I work with Fortune 50 companies, governments, and global organizations to channel the forces shaping the next five years into decisive action. In my roles as a business futurist and Executive Chairman of the Center for Radical Change, I’m able to uncover the patterns others miss and report on what is coming – in vivid and raw detail – to give you the clarity and confidence to act.

My keynotes and workshops don’t just forecast the future—they bring audiences in – feeling the stakes together. Stories from the frontlines of disruption, sharp systems insight, and kinetic storytelling transforms abstract change into concrete, actionable strategy. Audiences don’t just leave informed—they are equipped, emboldened, and ready to turn what’s coming into competitive advantage.

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Understanding the future is a start, lets build it today

I tap into decades of experience as an executive, inventor, and advisor across industries and borders to help business leaders turn uncertainty into strategic advantage.

  • Former Head of Long-Term Strategy at HP
  • My companies have brought 325 products from concept to market
  • Generated $27 billion in profit for clients across 13 industries
  • Foundational contributions to AI
  • My work spans AI, machine learning, computer vision, spatial data, and organizational transformation, and more

The proof isn’t in the credentials. It’s in what they make possible.

Change is inevitable, let’s turn it into a strategic advantage.

From Palo Alto to Panama, Dubai to Delhi, Shenzhen to Sydney—every week, my team and I are on the ground, working alongside leaders in business, government, and strategic NGOs. We spot technological, economic, and geopolitical change before its consequences become obvious, turning emerging risk into strategic opportunity.

I bring those insights back to the executive table and keynote stage, transforming how leaders think, organize, and invest to capture advantage from external change.

My proven methodology drives a fundamental cultural shift, from hierarchy to network, rigidity to fluidity, product-centric to data-driven, giving audiences specific strategies that distinguish tomorrow’s leaders from today’s laggards. Every talk is tailored, so the insights and actions land for that industry and audience.

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I love talking to audiences and turning conversations into an action plan.

Whether it’s an executive retreat, an intimate dinner with top partners, a customer marketing campaign, or a sales kickoff, I bring immediate insight and credibility to the table.

As an executive advisor and fractional evangelist, I help Fortune 500 companies and governments:

  • Shape strategy and message
  • Create thought leadership
  • Engage their most important customers and partners directly
  • Future-proof their business for What Matters Next™

What I Offer

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Keynote Speaking

Bridging the gap between academic futurism and boardroom reality

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Workshops & Advisory

Helping executive teams align on what matters most

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Fractional Evangelism

Curated content and dialogue that moves buyers from awareness to trust to action

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Custom Experiences

Events, evenings, tours, and more that create richer customer and partner interactions

The result: Insight that doesn’t just inform your people—it moves your business.

Books by Jonathan Brill

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AI & the Octopus Organization

Building the Superintelligent Firm

A call to action for leaders to fundamentally rethink how organizations operate in the AI age.

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Rogue Waves

Future-Proof Your Business to Survive & Profit from Radical Change

This must-read survival guide provides the predictive tools you need to take advantage of randomness, turn chaos into profit, and set your company on the course for long-term success.

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Building Resilient Organizations

Best Practices, Tools, and Insights to Thrive in Ever Changing Contexts

Develop resilience as a muscle in your organization with contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners around the globe.

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Your Questions, Answered:

Who is Jonathan Brill, Anyway?

Outside of being an AI speaker, author and business futurist, what else does Jonathan do?

What drives Jonathan to do this work?

Simply put, Jonathan is obsessed with effective change. More specifically, he’s passionate about learning how the world works so that we can build a better one. It’s his belief that human potential is expanded exponentially by change, and he’s here to help his clients leverage this truth to their advantage.

Inside Jonathan’s Keynotes:

Does Jonathan customize his keynotes?

What if I need something besides a keynote?

When you’re ready to elevate your operations, Jonathan is here to help. He leads field innovation and strategy programs around the world and Architect Your Future workshops with senior leaders.

Ready To Book Jonathan?

How do I book Jonathan?

Jonathan is available for speaking engagements through select non-exclusive partners and direct bookings. You can also directly book Jonathan for consultation, workshops and other opportunities.

Does Jonathan do discovery calls?

Yes! In fact, he insists on it. Jonathan is committed to finding the best match for you, and his discovery calls allow you to make sure your views are in alignment before proceeding, even if it means recommending another speaker who may better suit your needs.

Are Jonathan’s keynotes available in live and virtual formats?

Technology and innovation are Jonathan’s bread and butter. He gladly adapts his keynotes and workshops for virtual formats, allowing him to connect with your organization regardless of location.

My event is only a few weeks away, is it too late?

Jonathan believes in the power of delivery, even on a time crunch. Book Jonathan, and he will go above and beyond to make it work or recommend a speaker who is a great fit for you!