Mike Walsh

Top Innovation and Futurist Speaker, Bestselling Author, Creator of the "Disruptive Future” blog, and IoT Expert

Mike Walsh is a top innovation keynote speaker, bestselling author, and creator of the “Disruptive Future” blog. He was recognized as one of Australia’s “Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30.” Rather than focusing on the distant future, Mike focuses on the next five years – scanning the near horizon for disruptive technologies and consumer innovations on the verge of hitting critical mass – then translating these into usable business strategies.

Mike Walsh`s Keynote Speaker Fee This reflects Mike Walsh`s U.S. Speaking Fee
$30,001 - $40,000
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
New York, USA

Mike Walsh`s Keynote Speaker Fee This reflects Mike Walsh`s U.S. Speaking Fee
$30,001 - $40,000
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
New York, USA

Keynote Speaker Topics

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Speakers
Change Management Speakers
Consumer Behavior and Consumer Trends
Emerging Markets
Entrepreneur Speakers
Future Trends Speakers
Futurists
Innovation Speakers
Internet of Things
Leadership Speakers
Strategy
Technology Speakers
The Future of Work

Why Mike Walsh?

Mike Walsh has been a pioneer in the digital space, running both successful start-up ventures as well as holding senior leadership positions.
He launched internet.com in Australia, which went on to become the leading local technology news and events platform in the country.
He also founded and ran Jupiter Research in the Asia Pacific, one of the first agencies to research consumer behavior.
He spent 5 years in senior strategy roles at News Corporation and Star TV providing a digital roadmap for their operations.
He has been adviser to the BBC, Fujiﬁlm, Richemont, MSN, Star TV, Televisa, Philips, and HSBC.
He has a background in corporate law and management consulting.
He is a published photographer, with his first book, Futuretainment, winning the Art Director’s Club award in NYC.

Suggested Keynote Speaker Programs

The Algorithmic Leader

We live in an age of wonder – cars that drive themselves, platforms that anticipate our needs, and robots capable of everything from advanced manufacturing to complex surgery. Automation, algorithms and AI are transforming not only business, but every facet of daily life. ...

We live in an age of wonder – cars that drive themselves, platforms that anticipate our needs, and robots capable of everything from advanced manufacturing to complex surgery. Automation, algorithms and AI are transforming not only business, but every facet of daily life. While many fear that robots will take their jobs, the rise of machine intelligence begs a more important question: what is the true potential of human intelligence in the 21st century?

In this inspiring keynote, Mike Walsh, futurist and author of ‘The Dictionary Of Dangerous Ideas’ will present a vivid portrait of a brave new world orchestrated by machines that think, and how tomorrow’s leaders can upgrade their capabilities to survive and thrive in an age of accelerating technology.

Audiences will walk away with an insight into the companies, technologies and global forces shaping the age of machine intelligence, as well as a set of tailored next actions on how to redesign their organizations, reimagine their roles and reinvent the way they make decisions.

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Designing Your Business for the 21st Century

‘Most companies are simply not designed to survive. They become successful on the basis of one big idea or breakthrough product,’ says CEO MikeWalsh of ...

Companies built to survive the future are no accident. They are a result of deliberate business design decisions smart leaders are making today. In his ongoing research on the world’s most innovative companies, Mike has organized these decisions into seven strategic priorities – that he will explore with audiences as a roadmap for their own reinvention.

In this keynote, Walsh will outline the mega-trends shaping the future of business and consumer behaviour, and the lessons learned from successful Fortune 500 companies on leveraging disruptive innovation, adopting a data-driven mindset and leading change through digital transformation.

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About Keynote Speaker Mike Walsh

Mike Walsh is a top innovation and futurist speaker, CEO of Tomorrow, bestselling author of Futuretainment, and publisher of the “Disruptive Future” blog read by thousands of professionals. He was recognized as one of Australia’s “Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30.” Rather than focusing on the distant future, Mike focuses on the next five years.

Mike Walsh’s Keynote Speaker Bio:

Mike Walsh is the CEO of Tomorrow, a global consultancy on designing business for the 21st century and consumer innovation research lab. He advises leaders on how to thrive in this era of disruptive technological change. Mike’s clients include many of the global Fortune 500, and as a sought-after keynote speaker, he regularly shares the stage with world leaders and business icons alike. Mike previously founded Jupiter Research in Australia and has also held senior strategy roles at News Corporation in the Asia Pacific Region. Mike’s best-selling book FUTURETAINMENT, published by Phaidon was the winner of the design award by the Art Director’s Club in New York.

His latest book The Dictionary of Dangerous Ideas is a collection of the most challenging concepts facing business leaders at the dawn of the 21st century. His views have appeared in a wide range of international publications including BusinessWeek, and Forbes.

Rather than focusing on the distant future, Mike focuses on the next five years – scanning the near horizon for disruptive technologies and consumer innovations on the verge of hitting critical mass – then translating these into usable business strategies.

Publisher of the Disruptive Future blog read by thousands of professionals in the media and entertainment space, Mike Walsh’s unique insights and operating experience in emerging markets, breakthrough innovation, and business transformation, makes him an expert on the growing influence of consumers in BRIC countries.

Always in demand for his fresh insights and practical future-focused strategies, Mike Walsh has advised the CEOs and senior management teams at multinational companies, including the BBC, Fujiﬁlm, Richemont, MSN, Star TV, Televisa, Philips, and HSBC.

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As a global nomad, speaker and consumer trend scout, Mike Walsh brings a truly global perspective to every event.

Testimonials

“Extraordinary! Great ideas and eye-opening comments that make you think. Thanks!“

Juan Benavent

L&D Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company

“One of the best presentations I’ve ever seen. The impact on audience was perfect, the subject was very well presented and the media was used very well. Thanks for this great show!”

S. Akar

Risk Department Manager, Avea Telecommunication Services

“Set against a backdrop of unprecedented economic circumstances, this will certainly be a year of ‘Business Unusual.’ I wanted to let you know that your presentation was dynamic, highly relevant and stimulating, with fresh and unique insights. Despite the challenging time ahead, I have no doubt you have inspired us with new and unusual ideas to help accelerate to greater heights.”

CEO of Greys Advertising

“Mike Walsh was thought provoking, yet entertaining, hip & cool, yet commanding and he had an unbelievable stage presence.”

Cassidy Turley Commercial Real Estate Services

“Spot-on insight plus the best graphics I’ve seen in a presentation combined with impeccable timing and delivery. Loved the use of personal stories and experiences to not only underscore the points, but also connect with our audience. Afterward, heard lots of “best ever” comments. This one is going to be truly hard to top!”

Virtuoso

“Very provocative and powerful. Best session of the conference.”

Julie Girard

Director, Client Services, Systems Source Inc

“Very engaging! Love the thought provoking language you use around 21st century company ‘operating system’ and the agility ‘mental software’ to look for in new hires. Made me reflect a lot on organizational cultures — those that operate out of threat/process/performance gap mode and those that operate on thrive/disruption/opportunity gap mode. And how liberating it is to get to be involved in ‘clean sheet of paper problem solving mode’ rather than starting with the quagmire of the legacy of history!”

Celia Kirwan

Managing Director, Kotter International

“Fascinating! You should also write books on presenting technology topics to non-technology people. It’s a skill very few technologists have.”

Nick Nero

Director of New Technology Strategy of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment

Mike was amazing. We immediately received comments that his keynote was dead on. He was the perfect choice.

Jillian

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