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Transform your team's strategic vision for a sustainable future with Ari Wallach, speaker, applied futurist and social systems expert.
Ari Wallach is an applied futurist and social systems expert with a focus on guiding leaders in developing strategies that promote sustainable, long-term benefits for future generations and the environment. As the founder and executive director of Longpath Labs, he has established a platform dedicated to fostering innovative thinking about the future. Additionally, he is the founder and CEO of Synthesis Corp, where he continues to influence the discourse on future-oriented strategies.
Ari's journey has been marked by a commitment to understanding complex social systems and their implications for the future. His experience as an adjunct associate professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs has equipped him with a deep understanding of the intersection between policy, society, and technology. This academic background informs his practical approach to addressing the challenges faced by leaders today.
In 2024, Ari will host PBS’s “A Brief History of the Future,” a role that underscores his ability to communicate complex ideas in an accessible manner. His work has garnered recognition within the field, reflecting his dedication to creating a more sustainable and equitable future.
Ari's insights are particularly relevant in an era where the need for forward-thinking strategies is paramount. He encourages leaders to adopt a long-term perspective, considering the broader implications of their decisions. His expertise in social systems and futurism positions him as a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of modern challenges. Through his initiatives and thought leadership, Ari Wallach continues to inspire a proactive approach to shaping a better future for all.
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Ari Wallach structures his sessions around long-term systems thinking, drawing on frameworks developed through Longpath Labs to guide leaders in evaluating the multi-generational consequences of present-day decisions.
Ari Wallach speaks on long-term strategic thinking, sustainable futures, and the intersection of policy, society, and technology. He is the founder and executive director of Longpath Labs and hosts PBS's A Brief History of the Future, and holds an adjunct associate professorship at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
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