Ross Dawson is a leading futurist and board advisor who works with leadership teams to optimise business strategies in an AI-driven world. He is also a highly successful business owner and entrepreneur, founding multiple companies such as Informativity and Bondi Innovation Alliance. As a speaker, he has delivered talks in more than thirty countries and is highly sought after for his insightful keynotes on AI, AI Strategy, and the Future of Work. Ideal for conferences, leadership summits, and panel discussions, Ross Dawson is an exceptional addition to any event!
Ross' early career roles gave him a broad foundation in business and strategy. Notable positions included Global Director of Capital Markets at Thomson Financial and International Equities Salesman at Merrill Lynch. He later focused on his own ventures, founding a series of diverse businesses. His first venture began in 1996, when he became the Founding Chairman of Advanced Human Technologies Group, a leading international consulting and ventures firm. From there, he founded the Future Exploration Network and The Insight Exchange. Most recently, Ross founded and served as the CEO of Informativity, a company that creates products and services to enhance AI capabilities and reduce information overload.
Ross is also a bestselling author of five books, including 'Developing Knowledge-Based Client Relationships', 'Living Networks' and his 2022 release, 'Thriving on Overload: The 5 Powers for Success in a World of Exponential Information'. For his extraordinary work and authority within the AI industry, he has been named on several industry lists. These include B&T Magazine's 40 Biggest Players of Australia's Digital Age list, SeekOmega/CloudAve's "Most Influential" - Enterprise 2.0 All-Star list and OurCrowd/Evolve's Top 30 Crowdfunding Thought Leaders.
Ross Dawson is a fantastic speaker whose wealth of industry knowledge and experience allows him to deliver concise and impactful keynotes. Within his presentations, he shares clear frameworks that leaders an immplement immediately and is also available for board briefing or executive work sessions where he offers more detailed strategic insights. Ross' key topics include Humans + AI: Infinite Potential, AI Strategy and AI for Strategy, as well as AI and the Future of Work. To hire Ross for your next event, contact Champions Speakers today!
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Books
Thriving on Overload
Living Networks 20th Anniversary Edition
Getting Results From Crowds
Developing Knowledge-Based Client Relationships
Implementing Enterprise 2.0
Ross Dawson's official speaking topics are listed below:
AI and the Future of Work
How teams actually work alongside AI, and what changes inside organizations as a result
AI Strategy and AI for Strategy
A clear framework for how organizations should approach AI — and how to apply it in practice
Humans + AI: Infinite Potential
How leaders think, decide, and lead in an AI-driven environment
- 2026 - Delivered his 'Humans + AI: Infinite Potential' keynote at the My Dealer Services Self Licensing Summit
- 2022 - Founder and CEO of Informativity
- 2022 - Published 'Thriving on Overload: The 5 Powers for Success in a World of Exponential Information'
- 2019 - Founder of Bondi Innovation Alliance
- 2019 - Non-Executive Director of The Centre for Civic Innovation
- 2018 - Course Director - Directing Innovation of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
- 2016 - CEO and Chief Futurist of Rh7thm
- 2014 - Named in the Top 30 Crowdfunding Thought Leaders by OurCrowd/Evolve
- 2013 - Founder and Chairman of MultiDimensionCorp
- 2010 - Named on the "Most Influential" - Enterprise 2.0 All-Star List by SeekOmega/CloudAve
- 2009 - Published 'Implementing Enterprise 2.0'
- 2009 - Founder and Chairman of The Insight Exchange
- 2007 - Named on the 40 Biggest Players of Australia's Digital Age list by B&T Magazine
- 2006 - Founding Chairman of Future Exploration Network
- 2003 - Published 'Living Networks'
- 1999 - Published 'Developing Knowledge-Based Client Relationships'
- 1996 - Founding Chairman of Advanced Human Technologies Group
- 1994 - Global Director - Capital Markets at Thomson Financial
- 1987 - International Equities Sales at Merrill Lynch
How to hire Ross Dawson
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