Former Editor-In-Chief, WIRED; Author of "Non-Bullshit Innovation"; Tech Investor & Founder of Nonprofit VOYAGERS.io

London, UK

David Rowan Biography

David Rowan, recognized for his deep knowledge of emerging technologies and their impact on business, is the founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine’s UK edition. With connections to the founders of tech giants such as WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Google, Didi, Spotify, and many others, he has become a prominent figure in the technology sector. He has invested in over 150 early-stage tech companies, including two that became billion-dollar "unicorns". Additionally, he is an adviser to both Lakestar, one of Europe's largest venture-capital funds, and the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

Rowan is the author of the bestselling book "Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World’s Smartest Minds", which has been translated into several languages including Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Ukrainian. The book is a culmination of a 20-country quest for bold corporate innovation in the face of technology-led disruption and outlines 17 proven strategies for future-proofing a successful business. He covers a range of topics, such as "Turn products into services", "Empower your team", and "Become a platform".

Aside from his work at WIRED, Rowan has been a technology columnist for esteemed publications such as The Times, GQ, Condé Nast Traveller, and The Sunday Times. He is also the founder of the non-profit community VOYAGERS.io, which consists of 400 innovators working to solve health and climate problems. As a keynote speaker, Rowan has given over 600 speeches globally and has received repeat requests from clients such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Google, KPMG, McKinsey, Chanel, and Unilever. He has also moderated events for the World Economic Forum, the UK and French governments, and numerous tech businesses. His expertise lies in explaining complex technological trends and their implications for industries and society. He is known for his ability to customize his talks to address specific industry concerns and is still on the quest for the future.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/31/2024.

David Rowan Speaking Topics

  • Business, Tech, & Climate Change

    Innovative tech journalist DAVID ROWAN leads a grand adventure onstage for individuals and organizations looking to see, experience, and change the world. Referencing his sustainable ecosystem of impact-driven communities, Voyagers.io, Rowan brings insights specific to your industry and regulatory concerns, planting the roots for future-proofing.

  • Thought Leadership

    DAVID ROWAN is in-demand with groups Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, The World Economic Forum, TED Global, Google Zeitgeist, Fortune 100 businesses, and more. David’s recent presentations include: how smart companies are innovating, how to embrace transformative in an exponential era, how utilities will change in the decade ahead, the future of the customer experience, and actionable strategies and lessons from the world’s fastest innovators.

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David Rowan Videos

An Exciting Future Ahead - David Rowan keynote, ICC9 Dubai 2024

An Exciting Future Ahead - David Rowan keynote, ICC9 Dubai 2024

David Rowan, founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK gives a keynote talk on AI, and a view on its future application, to guests at the 9th Information...

Radical Ideas From The World's Smartest Minds | David Rowan

Radical Ideas From The World's Smartest Minds | David Rowan

David Rowan: "Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World’s Smartest Minds" | Talks at Google

David Rowan at Internetdagarna, Stockholm, November 2019

David Rowan at Internetdagarna, Stockholm, November 2019

David Rowan speaks about innovation at Internetdagarna, Stockholm, November 2019

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David Rowan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Tech, & Climate Change, Thought Leadership, The New Rules of Business, Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World’s Smartest Minds, Why this is AI's "Netscape moment" — and what that means for your business and Finding Opportunity amid the Crisis. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Rowan for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. David Rowan generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ray Kurzweil, R "Ray" Wang, Gerd Leonhard, Esther Dyson and Bernard Marr. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Rowan for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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