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Scott Steinberg

Stay ahead of disruption with Scott Steinberg, futurist and founder of FutureProof Strategies. Scott works with Fortune 500 executives and global brands to spot emerging trends, build adaptive strategies, and accelerate growth, drawing on 30 books and partnerships with over 2,000 leading brands worldwide.

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Scott Steinberg, Speaker | Futurist And Strategist

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Scott Steinberg's biography

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  • Futurist, strategist, and author on business and innovation
  • Founder of FutureProof Strategies advising 2000+ global brands
  • Media consultant featured in over 800 outlets
Scott Steinberg has spent three decades helping organizations spot emerging trends before they become obvious, advising everyone from Fortune 500 executives to four-star military generals on how to adapt and grow. Named 'The Master of Innovation' by Fortune Magazine, Scott has authored 30 books including the number one bestseller, The Shape of the Future. His firm, FutureProof Strategies, has served as a strategic adviser to more than 2,000 brands, and his commentary has appeared in over 800 media outlets, including CNN, USA Today, and The New York Times. Scott brings consulting experience that spans oil and gas, banking, healthcare, cybersecurity, and federal government, with a client list that includes some of the world's most recognised brands, from American Express to Dell EMC and Intel. He shows audiences how to read market signals early, build strategies that hold up under pressure, and lead teams through disruption without losing momentum. With a proven track record across Fortune 500 boardrooms and global conference stages, Scott Steinberg is the go-to strategist when the stakes around change are highest.

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Topics, sessions and talks

Think Like A Futurist
Scott Steinberg's talk, "Think Like A Futurist," explores strategies for anticipating future trends and innovations, empowering individuals and businesses to stay ahead in rapidly changing environments.
Customer Experience: Designing Products, Services & Solutions That Connect
How will an ‘always-on’ personal assistant transform your daily life? We Are at the beginning of a new S-Curve that is set to change the way we live and work, forever. Technologies like Artificial Intelligence are only just getting started, so the key question for all companies is: what will the second half of the curve look like? In This presentation, Steven explores some fascinating scenarios that will shape the future of branding, go-to-market strategies and innovation. How will an ‘always-on’ personal assistant transform your daily life? How will changing customer behaviour disrupt your business? Take a journey to the Day After Tomorrow and see how some of the latest emerging technologies will change the world.

Why we recommend booking Scott

Scott's experience across oil and gas, banking, healthcare, and cybersecurity, consulting for more than 2,000 brands, gives him credibility in any boardroom sector. His frameworks are based on real case studies, leaving audiences with tools they can apply immediately.

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Trusted by The Institute of Finance and Management, Procter & Gamble, AWS, Freeman, IBM, U.S. Department of Defense

Testimonials

Of all the so-called gurus out there, Scott is far and away the best! His knowledge, dedication and expertise are the reason that we at Procter & Gamble keep coming back!

Scott Eisenstein

Procter & Gamble

If you really want to know about business, you should refer to Scott Steinberg.

Sir Richard Branson

Virgin

Scott delivered an inspiring keynote session on 'Innovation in the New Era of Smart' at the IBM BusinessConnect event in Dubai. His speech was thought provoking and succinct, backed by real world innovation examples from his consulting experience. It was one of the best sessions that I have ever attended.

IBM

IBM

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What is Scott Steinberg's speaking style like?
Scott delivers high-energy, insightful keynotes and facilitation that spark innovation, drive engagement, and equip leaders with practical strategies to navigate change and build adaptive, growth-focused organizations.
What topics does Scott Steinberg specialise in?
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