Innovation Strategist & Generative AI Authority; Author of "The Bold Ones"; Partner at Queen & Rook
Shawn Kanungo Biography
Shawn Kanungo is an innovation strategist, author, and recognized authority on generative artificial intelligence. Kanungo works at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology, focusing on developments in generative AI to support companies and individuals navigating digital transformation. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta and began his consulting career at Deloitte, where he advanced to senior manager in strategy and innovation, collaborating with leaders on disruptive innovation initiatives.
After his tenure at Deloitte, Kanungo partnered with organizations on digital transformation projects, integrating artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, behavioral economics, and Web3. As a partner at Queen & Rook, he advises organizations and executives on disruptive trends and invests in early-stage ventures. Kanungo has worked with Fortune 500 companies, offering expertise in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and behavioral economics to guide organizations through complex change.
Kanungo was the first innovation expert to release a streaming special on Apple TV and Prime Video. His book, "The Bold Ones," offers a framework for professionals and organizations to embrace innovation. Drawing from historical and contemporary examples, Kanungo explores the characteristics of innovators who challenge conventional thinking and leverage uncertainty to transform industries.
Kanungo has been recognized by Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 and was highlighted in Forbes as a leading virtual keynote speaker. His work has been featured in Globe and Mail, The Guardian, CBC, and CTV. As a content creator, Kanungo shares insights on innovation and digital transformation with audiences on LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Through keynote presentations and strategic guidance, Kanungo demonstrates how organizations can adapt to disruption and pursue opportunities in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Shawn Kanungo Speaking Topics
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The Age of Infinity - Generative AI & Our Future
We are on the brink of a revolution based on the meteoric rise of Generative AI. These exponential technologies are transforming the way we communicate, collaborate, and create, revolutionizing industries around the world. However, when everyone has an AI co-pilot, who will stand out? Shawn Kanungo argues that we need more freaks — leaders that are both unique and bold.
With the rise of generative AI, cloud technologies, and remote talent, we’re entering into an age of infinite leverage where our work can be replicated at no cost, and we don’t need permission to get started. As a result, we can build exponential organizations — a new breed of businesses that can be more nimble, flexible, and highly leveraged.
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Fearless Government
For decades, we have designed the public sector to be operationally excellent. Today, the game has changed. We are now looking for government to be fearless and an enabler for radical change.
From leveraging automation, ecosystem partnerships and the crowd, Shawn Kanungo paints a vision of how governments can be a catalyst for others to help them drive innovation. He will also help to make sense of the rapidly changing demographic, societal, economic, and technological trends shaping the future of government.
Sharing insights from leading organizations and his own experiences on the ground floor of driving transformation in government – Kanungo reveals the technologies, citizen expectations and service delivery models that will drive the revolution.
Shawn Kanungo Videos
Create A Culture of Innovation | Innovation Keynote Speaker Shawn Kanungo
The hypocrisy with onboarding new employees is that we hire all these talented individuals, and then we suck out all the creativity and ambition from...
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Shawn Kanungo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Age of Infinity - Generative AI & Our Future, Fearless Government, Strategy in a World of Disruption and Bold Ones: How to Innovate and Disrupt Ourselves. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shawn Kanungo for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Shawn Kanungo generally travels from Edmonton, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Richie Etwaru, Zack Kass, Ian Beacraft, Sol Rashidi and Alex Goryachev. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shawn Kanungo for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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