Connecting the dots to Ignite Innovation Initiatives
UK
Andrew Vorster - Technology futurist, FinTech adviser, and innovation catalyst. Andrew helps businesses to adapt to an ever-changing world and identify great opportunities.
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“I have rarely come across someone with such a rich combination of wisdom, analytical skills and forward thinking abilities, I cherish the interactions, support, help and insights as they help me to become a better version of myself. Having written 3 books, conducted 100’s of interviews, trained 1000’s of people and consulted to many more all based around human behaviour it is not often you find a dyed in the wool innovator who you want to spend time with over and over. Great person, I encourage anyone to have a conversation with him.”
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Andrew’s colourful and engaging storytelling helps businesses to harness the current pace of change, identify the opportunities it presents and stimulate transformation. In his roles as innovation catalyst, start-up and business strategy adviser, Andrew has worked with media, technology, financial and blockchain organisations to prepare them for the future of their business success today.
As a passionate technologist, he has vast experience running innovation labs and corporate incubators as an ‘Entrepreneur In Residence’ provoking companies to answer the fundamental question: what does this technological innovation mean to your business?
Andrew’s keynotes, ideation sessions, dynamic workshops and executive board briefings unlock the hidden potential that organisations often overlook or do not possess the knowledge and methods to leverage. His talent is in connecting the dots between the implications and the opportunities that key technological trends will have on society, industry and the individuals within them. Andrew’s trained eye enables leaders to continually spot and benefit from new opportunities and map out the scenarios that will drive their future success and profit.
See keynotes with Andrew VorsterWe’ve all been there!
Sitting through 100 slides of 10pt font which the presenter reads out in a mono-tone.
It’s time to say “NO MORE”!!!
Andrew will share with you the secrets of the most successful speakers that continue to WOW audiences time after time.
Learn to deliver an engaging presentation that will grab your audience’s attention and get them to PUT DOWN their mobile phones!
Innovation requires a blend of both Art and Science – left brain and right brain thinking. Many people focus on the “science” side of things – the processes, frameworks, methodologies and mechanics of innovation. But, innovation is a uniquely (for now at least) human capability and humans need to be inspired and motivated to THINK and BE more innovative in everything they do.
Inspiring Innovation is an Art and Andrew takes you on a highly visual and thought provoking walk through his personal “art gallery” of photos he has taken, while sharing relevant, real world anecdotes and words of wisdom from great minds that have inspired and motivated him on his journey to date.
This is an energising and uplifting session that will inspire audiences to think differently about their role and contribution to the innovation and transformation of your organisation.
While the covid pandemic has seen most organisations undergo a period of rapid change, this has largely been forced upon them and as a consequence, activities have mostly been reactive in nature.
Moving forward, further change and transformation is required and will be a major factor in post pandemic economic recovery.
Those that have previously been engaged in any form of change or transformation initiative, will be aware that the path is full of obstacles and barriers to overcome in the form of people, processes, misconceptions, misunderstandings, mis-management and a whole host of other “Monsters and Myths” that frustrate their efforts.
One of the biggest problems faced by organisations is that the Monsters and Myths are routinely overlooked or ignored – allowing them to thrive and perpetuate.
The first step therefore is to acknowledge their existence!
Andrew combines his experience gained from over 35 years of driving Innovation, Change and Transformation initiatives, along with insights and annecdotes shared by guests on his highly acclaimed Monsters and Myths Show, to expose the common obstacles and inhibitors with the aim of sharing the “Magic” of how to overcome them.
Technology is driving change at an unprecedented pace! Our appetite for technology adoption (perhaps even addiction?) seems to show no bounds. Consumer behaviour is changing as a direct result and so are their expectations of organisations they interact with.
Andrew will highlight some of the key technologies and trends impacting customer experience and loyalty right now and in the immediate future.
He will tell you “what” is going on right now
He will provide some insights into “so what” the implications are
He will challenge you to consider “now what” should you be doing about it?
"I found Andrew’s enthusiasm so contagious that it was lightening up people all around him – rain or shine. Some times I thought that if there was a generator attached it could light up the whole country. Andrew is clearly a thought leader, especially when it comes to innovation and IT strategy. He also has a great skill to communicate the complicated matters of technology in simple manner that also made him an excellent public speaker – you should definitely visit one of the events where Andrew is on the list!"
Boris Taratine - Chief Cybersecurity Architect
"Andrew was asked to deliver an “innovation ignition” talk to a large audience of our business subject matter experts. Before doing so he ensured that he was equipped with an understanding of our business and the challenges faced. His presentation was energetic, insightful and infectious. He cleverly explored a range of relevant innovative technologies which both broadened and challenged our thinking."
Guy Juniper - Head of IT
"Andrew Vorster was a fantastic speaker & moderator at Legal Techfest recently in Sydney. I would strongly urge you to take the time to listen to him and his idea’s and you just might come away with a “gem”."
Stephen L. van Dorp - CFO and COO
"It is rare to have someone who can engage an audience and deliver crisp and uncompromised insight on the scenarios for the future, but Andrew manages this seamlessly. Always the first name on our Europe agenda and go to person for our global events in Asia and the US. Easy to work with and gets the best out of senior leaders in a group session on stage."
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