Roger Spitz
Global Head of Tech M&A turned Top-Ranking Futurist. World-leading authority on disruption & uncertainty, Spitz is the bestselling author of Disrupt With Impact and Disruptive Futures Institute Chair
Roger Spitz was the Global Head of Technology M&A with one of the world's largest investment banks before becoming a professionally trained and now top-ranked futurist. He is today one of the world's-leading authorities and #1 futurist keynote speaker on systemic disruption, uncertainty, and transformative change.
Roger Spitz, a pioneering futurist and the mind behind ‘Techistentialism,’ is revolutionizing strategic foresight and systems innovation. As President of Techistential and Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute in San Francisco, he empowers global leaders to navigate systemic disruption and create sustainable value. Roger's deep experience at the intersection of technology, strategy, and finance has established him as a highly sought-after advisor and top-ranked futurist keynote speaker.
Roger’s distinguished career also spans investment banking and venture capital. He led Global Technology M&A at BNP Paribas, advising on over 50 transactions worth $25 billion, and built the bank’s M&A business in San Francisco and its European Technology & Digital Corporate Finance practices. He is a Venture Partner at Vektor Partners and an advisor to Berkeley SkyDeck’s fund.
A bestselling author of five books, Roger wrote the award-winning ‘Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World’ and acclaimed series ‘The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption’. His frameworks are adopted by organizations globally, appearing in top publications like the Journal of Futures Studies, MIT Technology Review, and Global Peter Drucker Forum. Consistently ranked Top 10 in Management Leadership (Thinkers360), Roger influences global discourse through media appearances, lectures at prestigious institutions, and his work with the World Economic Forum.
A leader in climate foresight, Roger serves on the board of Lux Carbon Standard (Brazil’s first carbon credit certifier) and founded the DFI Nature & Climate Academy to equip leaders for the energy transition. Credited with coining the term ‘Techistentialism’, he is also recognized for his work on the future of strategic decision-making and artificial intelligence.
Bilingual in English & French, Spitz lived in 10 different cities across three continents.
Roger Spitz was the Global Head of Technology M&A with one of the world's largest investment banks before becoming a professionally trained and now top-ranked futurist. He is today one of the world's-leading authorities and #1 futurist keynote speaker on systemic disruption, uncertainty, and transformative change.
Roger Spitz, a pioneering futurist and the mind behind ‘Techistentialism,’ is revolutionizing strategic foresight and systems innovation. As President of Techistential and Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute in San Francisco, he empowers global leaders to navigate systemic disruption and create sustainable value. Roger's deep experience at the intersection of technology, strategy, and finance has established him as a highly sought-after advisor and top-ranked futurist keynote speaker.
Roger’s distinguished career also spans investment banking and venture capital. He led Global Technology M&A at BNP Paribas, advising on over 50 transactions worth $25 billion, and built the bank’s M&A business in San Francisco and its European Technology & Digital Corporate Finance practices. He is a Venture Partner at Vektor Partners and an advisor to Berkeley SkyDeck’s fund.
A bestselling author of five books, Roger wrote the award-winning ‘Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World’ and acclaimed series ‘The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption’. His frameworks are adopted by organizations globally, appearing in top publications like the Journal of Futures Studies, MIT Technology Review, and Global Peter Drucker Forum. Consistently ranked Top 10 in Management Leadership (Thinkers360), Roger influences global discourse through media appearances, lectures at prestigious institutions, and his work with the World Economic Forum.
A leader in climate foresight, Roger serves on the board of Lux Carbon Standard (Brazil’s first carbon credit certifier) and founded the DFI Nature & Climate Academy to equip leaders for the energy transition. Credited with coining the term ‘Techistentialism’, he is also recognized for his work on the future of strategic decision-making and artificial intelligence.
Bilingual in English & French, Spitz lived in 10 different cities across three continents.
INSPIRED & EMPOWERED TO DRIVE CHANGE - Catalyzing Positive Tipping Points through Agency, Foresight, and Storytelling
INSPIRED & EMPOWERED TO DRIVE CHANGE
Catalyzing Positive Tipping Points through Agency, Foresight, and Storytelling
Many efforts to address our global crises rely on grim narratives that emphasize a bleak future if we fail to act. Yet, we often neglect the power of optimistic narratives - those that highlight informed opportunities to drive positive transformation. In this inspiring keynote, we will explore how agency, storytelling, and systems...
BECOME VISIONARY TO SEE THE FUTURE - Change Is Slow, Until It Isn’t: Anticipating Unpredictable Futures
BECOME VISIONARY TO SEE THE FUTURE
Change Is Slow, Until It Isn’t: Anticipating Unpredictable Futures
The future of prediction is not about AI or data, but imagination. In a world where disruption has become a steady state, it’s time to rethink the fundamentals of underlying change. Welcome to the end of trends.
To contrast metatrends, Roger Spitz introduces the concept of “metaruption,” a multidimensional family of systemic disruptions that cause...
UPGRADE HUMAN DECISION-MAKING IN THE AGE OF AI - The Future of AI and Decision-Making in an Era of Systemic Disruption
UPGRADE HUMAN DECISION-MAKING IN THE AGE OF AI
The Future of AI and Decision-Making in an Era of Systemic Disruption
Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing into domains once considered exclusively human. While we’ve long excelled at decision-making, our advantage may be waning. As Roger Spitz explores through his concept of “Techistentialism,” our very existence and decision-making are being fundamentally reshaped by technology.
Automation,...
DRIVE SYSTEMS INNOVATION & GREENAISSANCE - Anticipatory Leadership: Harnessing Disruption for Sustainable Value Creation
DRIVE SYSTEMS INNOVATION & GREENAISSANCE
Anticipatory Leadership: Harnessing Disruption for Sustainable Value Creation
How can you leverage our deeply uncertain, complex, and disruptive world to create sustainable value? Systemic disruptions will redistribute trillions of dollars, presenting opportunities for immense value creation. Those who cling to business as usual will face value destruction.
Disruption’s impact hinges on your perspective,...
INVENT HYBRID FUTURES - The Next Chapter of Digital Disruption: Industries Blur, New Fields Emerge
INVENT HYBRID FUTURES
The Next Chapter of Digital Disruption: Industries Blur, New Fields Emerge
The boundaries between industries are rapidly dissolving and spilling over. From agriculture to construction, sectors are converging, fusing, and transforming. Previously separate verticals now collaborate within new ecosystems, defying traditional classifications. The futures are hybrid; in this liminal world, there are no industry boundaries.
Known...
