Jonathan Brill – Future-Proofing Your Business in Our Rogue Wave Era

In Making Waves Conversations by Mark Sylvester
 / 
09/22/2021

Future-Proofing Your Business in Our Rogue Wave Era. An actionable framework for driving change.

At this moment, rogue waves are forming under your business. If you thought COVID was a surprise, prepare for bigger waves. Ten barely manageable undercurrents are colliding to create a sea of radical systemic change. When they well up, they’ll sink companies and wash away entire industries overnight.

Jonathan Brill

Jonathan Brill prepares organizations to profit from radical change. He is an expert on resilient growth and innovation amidst uncertainty. As a senior leader and Global Futurist at HP (Hewlett-Packard), Brill directed long-term strategy programs. In addition, he was a creative director at frog design and the managing partner of innovation firms that created over 350 products. He is the managing director at Resilient Growth Partners and a board advisor at Frost & Sullivan, a major market intelligence firm with offices in 46 countries. 

In addition, he develops products for both fictional heroes and real people as the Futurist-in-Residence at Territory Studio, the creative visionaries behind the sci-fi tech in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One, Ghost in the Shell, and Blade Runner 2049, and future products for companies such as Cadillac, Land Rover, and Microsoft. He holds a degree in industrial design from Pratt Institute and has done extensive management training at Stanford University.


More Resources

Upcoming Salon Conversations

Image

Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD – The Long Road to Awareness: Breaking down barriers in long covid research

May 31, 2023 04:00 PM in Pacific Time
There is irrefutable data on the underpinnings of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (aka Long COVID). However, despite the burgeoning research on the topic, it has taken some time for the medical community and the general public to recognize the existence and severity of Long Covid.
Speaker bio & Register for this talk
Image

William Skinner – California doesn’t have a water problem – it has a storage and distribution deficiency.

Jun 14, 2023 04:00 PM in Pacific Time
In recent years, California has faced severe droughts that have further highlighted the inadequacy of its water infrastructure. As a result, many experts argue that California doesn’t have a water problem per se but rather a storage and distribution deficiency.
Speaker bio & Register for this talk
Image

Nelly Ortiz – Hacking the Wealth Gap with Tech

Jun 28, 2023 04:00 PM in Pacific Time
In this conversation we’ll explore topics such as the impact of emerging technologies like the Metaverse, Blockchain, and AI on wealth creation, the role of startups in driving innovation, and how individuals from developing countries can creatively use technology to overcome financial barriers.
Speaker bio & Register for this talk
Image

Ceah Justice – From Ally to Co-conspirator, becoming active in the fight for social change.

July 12, 2023 04:00 PM in Pacific Time
In a world of growing complex social problems— the ongoing pandemic, war, climate change, economic inequality, and rising populism—driving lasting positive social change in communities is on the minds of social innovators and racial justice leaders everywhere.
Speaker bio & Register for this talk
Image

Jill Greenbaum: Drawing the Future: Visual Storytelling for End-of-Life Choices

Aug 23, 2023 04:00 PM in Pacific Time
Through her unique visual storytelling approach and compassionate guidance, Dr. Greenbaum invites individuals to engage in deep conversations about their hopes, fears, and wishes surrounding their own mortality.
Speaker bio & Register for this talk