Rich Karlgaard

Futurist, Former Publisher of Forbes, Columnist for Forbes Asia

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A trusted global voice on innovation and future trends, Rich Karlgaard helps businesses navigate economic uncertainty—from trade and geopolitics to breakthrough advancements in AI.

It's now on the shoulders of CEOs to consider digital fluency. Are we moving fast enough? How can we move fast enough without moving into chaos? Rich Karlgaard

Drawing on his nearly 30 years as publisher and futurist at Forbes, Rich Karlgaard advises CEOs, entrepreneurs, and global investors on how to navigate disruption, capitalize on emerging technologies, and lead with clarity through economic and geopolitical shifts.

From his experience running Forbes investor cruises, his role hosting the Forbes Global CEO Conference, and his ongoing work with AI startups and public companies, Rich brings a rare blend of big-picture vision and practical business and investment strategy to the stage.

His forte is helping audiences identify and operate within the “right quadrant” of future possibilities—the scenario where innovation, resilience, and smart strategy intersect. Simplifying complex trends in technology, geopolitics, and economics, he shows leaders how to make decisions today that position their organizations for success tomorrow.

With humor, energy, and grounded optimism, Rich cuts through the chaos and uncertainty to help businesses adapt and thrive in an increasingly complex U.S. and global marketplace.

Keywords: Forbes Artificial Intelligence Internet of Things Business Strategy Emerging Trends Blockchain futurist Supply Chain Metaverse Exclusive

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Rich’s keynote was more than good, it was excellent. He added depth and breadth to our session and appealed to our diverse audience of electric, gas and water utilities executives, and really resonated. Oracle

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