Let’s find the coherence in the chaos. Together.
So Glad to Meet You, I’m Jonathan
#1 Ranked Futurist in the World
The world’s leading transformation architect
Former Futurist in Residence
on strategic decision-making & organizational information
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.
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.
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
Keynote Speaking
Bridging the gap between academic futurism and boardroom reality
Workshops & Advisory
Helping executive teams align on what matters most
Fractional Evangelism
Curated content and dialogue that moves buyers from awareness to trust to action
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.
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Jonathan's Work
Outside of being an AI keynote speaker, author and business futurist, what else does Jonathan do?
Along with delivering hundreds of keynotes in 29 countries, Jonathan is the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Center for Radical Change and a board member of Frost & Sullivan, one of the world’s leading market intelligence firms, which covers 13 industries in 46 countries. He is also the Senior Fellow at the HBR China New Growth Institute, a senior leaders board member in the Fortune 50, and an advisor to the US Secret Service. He previously ran invention labs that produced over 350 products.
What does he most value when it comes to his 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.
Keynotes
Does Jonathan customize his keynotes?
Yes, Jonathan believes every organization is unique. He works closely with his engagement partners to make sure every aspect of his keynote is tailored to your needs, goals, and long-term vision.
What if we need more than a keynote?
Jonathan's work goes well beyond the stage. He leads field innovation and strategy programs around the world, as well as Architect Your Future workshops that help senior leadership teams identify emerging opportunities, align priorities, and turn insights into action.
Booking
How do I book Jonathan?
Jonathan is available for speaking engagements through select non-exclusive partners and direct bookings. You can also book Jonathan for consultation, workshops and other opportunities. Book Jonathan >
Does Jonathan do discovery calls?
Yes, in fact, he insists on it. Jonathan is committed to finding the best engagement for you and your organization. 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?
Yes, Jonathan’s is able to adapt 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's team will work to see if we can meet a last minute request, and if not, Jonathan may recommend another speaker that aligns well with the engagement.