David Rowan eloquently discusses the profound impact emerging technologies will have on business and offers essential advice for leaders to prepare proactively. As the founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine’s UK edition, David cultivated relationships with founders of transformative startups like WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Google, and others globally. With over 150 investments in early-stage tech companies, including two billion-dollar “unicorns,” he advises venture-capital funds, the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, and various tech enterprises.
Author of the Amazon #1 business bestseller Non-Bullshit Innovation: 17 Proven Ways to Transform How You Work (Penguin), David’s insights into corporate innovation amidst technological disruption have resonated across borders. His book outlines 17 strategies to future-proof businesses, crucial for navigating uncertain environments.
David’s expertise extends through technology columns in The Times, GQ, and The Sunday Times, and over 600 keynote speeches for prestigious clients such as Goldman Sachs, Google, and Unilever. He moderates events for the World Economic Forum and WIRED, and hosts virtual conferences, exploring real-time tech trends from AI to autonomous vehicles. His presentations are rich with examples and video clips, illustrating how innovation drives prosperity even in challenging economic climates.
Adapting each talk to the audience, David has addressed sectors from finance to fashion, emphasizing evolving business models and fostering cultures of innovation. His engaging style and deep insights into the future of technology captivate audiences globally, reflecting his ongoing quest to anticipate what lies ahead.
