Josh Klein is a highly influential figure in the tech world, renowned for his ability to hack social systems, computer networks, institutions, and consumer hardware to make them more effective. Rethinking ordinary solutions for ground-breaking solutions, he also advocates for disruptive emerging technologies, advising internationally renowned organisations and start-ups on seamlessly integrating them into their work processes for competitive and first-mover advantage. Transitioning technology insights into actionable strategies, Josh has vast expertise in AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, IoT, web 3, big data, 3D printing and black-market economies. A captivating speaker, he has spoken at various international conferences, from TED to Davos.
Beginning his career as a technology hacker, Josh has built a reputation for expertise in disruptive emerging technologies. As such, he is highly sought after by industry leaders in business, government, and internet security. Boasting notable clients, Josh has worked with Microsoft, Mastercard, CIA, Google, Oracle, and the NSA. Moreover, in recognition of his thought leadership, he holds several advisory roles with prestigious organisations, including BP Strategy, Sustainability and Ventures, Eyrir Venture Management, and the World Economic Forum Expert Network. He is also a Mentor at Singularity University and SXSW Business, in addition to serving as an Expert Advisor to World 50.
At the forefront of innovation in emerging technology, Josh has contributed thought leadership articles to prominent publications, including the Guardian, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and Make Magazine. He has also been interviewed by The New York Times, Wired and Oprah Magazine. Translating his ideas into print, Josh is the author of R’ood and co-author of Hacking Work and Reputation Economics. He is also the co-host of the Built for Change podcast, twice awarded Best Thought Leadership Podcast of the Year by Adweek. Furthermore, Josh has appeared on notable channels, such as Nova, Discovery, and Sundance. He also hosted the National Geographic series The Link and Discovery Channel’s Smart China.
As a distinguished expert in emerging technology, Josh can quickly identify where organisations get maximum leverage, mitigate risk, and obtain a first-mover advantage. He also helps them remove inherent technological bias to effectively utilise existing emerging technologies. Having accumulated substantial expertise as an advisor to Fortune 400 companies, Josh can provide a pioneering market strategy for product or service and business model evolution. In addition, he serves as a coach for top talent and executive leadership, sharing his industry-leading insights to help them upskill. An eloquent speaker, he brings unmatched knowledge of emerging technology, helping to uncover potential business opportunities, and leaving audiences with valuable takeaways.
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“Josh is not only a hacker of work; he’s a hacker of speaking. He ignores conventions that suck energy out of a room and turn listeners to zombies. He opens eyes. He boggles minds. He doesn’t just tippy toe up to the edge, he hits it going 100 miles an hour. Hire this deviant to speak to your group. I dare you.”
“My brain is still splattered against the wall from this morning.”
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