The leading authority on technology’s impact on business
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David Rowan is an expert in emerging technologies, their impact on business, and how leaders should prepare. As the founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine’s UK edition, he came to know the founders of many ambitious startups across the globe. Amongst these, he includes the likes of Google, Spotify, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Twitter. He has invested in over 150 early-stage technology companies, two of which became billion-dollar successes. He is also an advisor to venture-capital funds, the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, and various tech companies.
The author of ‘Non-Bullshit Innovation: 17 Proven Ways to Transform How You Work’, David Rowan has seen his bestseller published across the globe. The book is about a 20-country quest focused on bold corporate innovation in an age of technology-led disruptions. In it, he sets out different strategies to future-proof a successful business.
His career has seen David Rowan work as a technology columnist for various printed media, including The Times, The Sunday Times, Conde Nast Traveler, and GQ. Awards received as a journalist and editor include Techmark Technology Journalist of the Year, DMA Editor of the Year and British Society of Magazine Editors’ Editor of the Year.
In more recent years, David Rowan founded the VOYAGERS tech startup community and been asked to give hundreds of keynotes. He has received repeated requests to present for a range of audiences that include, amongst others, Goldman Sachs, Unilever, KPMG, Google, Chanel, and JP Morgan.
Besides his keynotes, David Rowan is a much-in-demand moderator and virtual conference host. He has moderated events for WIRED, both the UK and French governments, and the World Economic Forum.
David Rowan has the unique ability to deconstruct trends in real-time. He unpacks how major innovations, e.g., artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, quantum computing, etc., impact changing business environments and consumers. His focus is on how technological innovations can promote prosperity even in times of market crises and economic downturns.
As a conference speaker, David Rowan delivers fascinating, knowledgeable presentations packed with insights into the future of technology. His talks include lively examples and engaging video clips. He customizes each talk to fit the event. His recent talks have seen him address audiences in business software, utilities, insurance, shopping, travel, finance, and even fashion, amongst many others. He lives in the UK and presents in English.
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