David Rowan discusses the powerful impact emerging technologies will have on business and offers leaders key advice on how to prepare. As the founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK, David built relationships with founders of transformative startups like WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Google. 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 tech enterprises.
David is the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Non-Bullshit Innovation: 17 Proven Ways to Transform How You Work (Penguin). His book offers 17 strategies to future-proof businesses, helping them navigate uncertain environments.
David writes technology columns for The Times, GQ, and The Sunday Times. He has delivered over 600 keynote speeches for clients like Goldman Sachs, Google, and Unilever. He also moderates events for the World Economic Forum and WIRED, and hosts virtual conferences on topics from AI to autonomous vehicles. His talks are filled with examples and video clips, showing how innovation drives success even in tough times.
David tailors each talk to his audience, addressing industries from finance to fashion. He focuses on evolving business models and fostering cultures of innovation. His engaging style and deep insights keep global audiences captivated, reflecting his ongoing drive to anticipate the future of technology.
