The World's Leading Futurist on Innovation and Growth
For over 30 years, Jim has guided 2 million people and the world's most iconic brands through technological transformation, economic volatility, and industry upheaval. He delivers the strategic foresight your team needs to not just survive the future, but master it.
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AS TRUSTED BY:
NASA
Briefing NASA on the future of space exploration and challenging scientists managing the Hubble Telescope.
Microsoft
Providing strategic foresight on technological transformation and digital innovation.
The Walt Disney Organization
Guiding through digital disruption with compelling assessments of future trends.
The World Bank
Advising on global economic trends and future financial landscapes.
Mercedes Benz
Delivering compelling assessments of how the automotive industry will change over the next decade.
Volvo
Outlining the shift to selling connected, data-driven trucks with predictive diagnostics.
Also trusted by SAP, CISCO, and many other global innovators.
A Keynote As Unique As Your Challenges
A generic speech isn't an option. Jim is renowned for his extensive customization process, investing significant time to understand your organization, objectives, and audience. Through detailed consultation and research, he aligns his message directly with your strategic goals, ensuring the content is not just insightful, but immediately actionable for your team.
"It's obvious you did your homework... you inspired, motivated and energized those in the audience -- all while ensuring they had a good laugh early in the morning. The best speaker we have ever had!"
— Godiva
Signature Keynotes: Actionable Foresight for an Era of Unprecedented Change
The Opportunity Horizon
Decode Critical Trends to Future-Proof Your Business
In this high-impact keynote, Jim cuts through the hype to reveal the specific megatrends—from AI and genomics to the future of work—that will define the next decade of your industry. Your team will leave with a clear framework to identify transformative opportunities, mitigate emerging risks, and build an actionable plan for sustained growth.
The AI Advantage
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Unprecedented Growth
AI isn't just a technology; it's a total business transformation. Jim demystifies complex topics like Generative AI, machine intelligence, and automation, providing a practical roadmap for leaders to leverage AI for efficiency, innovate new products and services, and position their organization to win in the new era of intelligent systems.
Leadership in the Era of Acceleration
Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast
In today's market, speed is the ultimate competitive advantage. Jim provides leaders with concrete, battle-tested strategies to foster a culture of agility, empower bold thinking, and execute with precision. This isn't abstract theory; it's a practical playbook for leading high-performing teams through complexity and uncertainty.
The Innovator's Playbook
How to Drive Growth in Any Economic Climate
Volatility isn't a threat; it's the single greatest opportunity for innovation. Drawing on powerful lessons from companies that thrived during past downturns, Jim delivers a compelling strategic guide for leaders to double down on transformation and capture market share. This keynote is based on the powerful concepts in his new book, Dancing in the Rain: How Bold Leaders Grow Stronger in Stormy Times, which challenges leaders to reject pessimism and seize the opportunities that uncertainty creates.
Specialized Futurist Insight for Complex Industries
Jim's expertise is not generic. He provides deep, industry-specific guidance for sectors facing profound transformation. His unique ability to translate complex future trends into actionable strategies is why he's been engaged by NASA to challenge the scientists managing the Hubble Telescope, by the PGA of America to explore the future of golf, and by Volvo to outline the shift to selling connected, data-driven trucks with predictive diagnostics.
From exploring the acceleration of genomic science for pharmaceutical leaders to outlining the future of car financing in the sharing economy, Jim delivers highly specialized keynotes that address the unique disruptions and opportunities within each industry.
What Leaders Are Saying
"From the feedback we have received, the event was a great success. Thank you for sharing your insight and expertise with us!"
— NASA Goddard Space Center
"We invited Jim in to give us an assessment of how our industry will change over the next 10 years. We have never seen a more compelling, concise - and motivating - assessment!"
— Mercedes Benz
"We were extremely pleased with Jim's presentation... the content was bang-on... Jim's storytelling approach really helps to get his points across! He did a great job!"
— Disney
"An amazing ability to put into perspective the trends and reality of the transformation of the transportation industry... have never seen one put into perspective the future in such a fun, motivating but most important, strategic fashion. Extremely well done!!"
— Volvo
"Wow! That's all I can say... one of the most concise overviews of the future of the broadcasting industries that I have ever seen!"
— BBC
"We learned that our tradition should not be something that holds us back, but rather the launching pad for innovation for the future. Thanks Jim for your thought provoking presentation!"
— PGA of America
About Jim Carroll
For three decades, when the world's most influential organizations need to understand the future, they call Jim Carroll. From briefing NASA on the future of space exploration to guiding The Walt Disney Company through digital disruption and advising The World Bank on global economic trends, Jim has been the trusted advisor in the room where the future is planned.
His unparalleled client list includes a "who's who" of global innovators, including Microsoft, Mercedes Benz, SAP, Cisco, and Nestle. He has shared his insights with over 2 million people in audiences worldwide, delivering actionable strategies that empower organizations to thrive in an era of high-velocity change.
Author & Global Thought Leader
Jim extends his impact beyond the stage as the author of several influential books that provide a playbook for the future. His works, including Dancing in the Rain: How Bold Leaders Grow Stronger in Stormy Times, Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast, and Ready, Set, Done!, offer leaders practical strategies for innovation, growth, and navigating uncertainty. His insights on trends and innovation are frequently sought by major media outlets, cementing his reputation as one of the world's leading voices on what comes next.
AS FEATURED IN:
BusinessWeek
The Wall Street Journal
BBC
Reuters
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