Scott Amyx is Managing Partner at Astor Perkins, a global innovation keynote speaker and a prolific investor in cutting edge tech and healthcare ventures. Attempting to find creative solutions for profound issues on Earth such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, Scott is also looking into human survival in deep space and the space economy. Presenting engineers and scientists with some of the most challenging and technical problems, Scott is at the forefront of disruption and future innovation.
After completing his M.P.P in Microeconomics & Business from The University of Chicago, Scott began his career as a Strategy Consultant with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He then spent the next few years working in consulting with prominent firms, including PwC and Charles Schwab. Utilising his financial expertise, he co-founded Tapi, developing a successful eCommerce strategy which allowed him to scale the business and sell it for profit by year 4. Possessing an entrepreneurial spirit, Scott proceeded to co-found other enterprises including, Jobulee in talent acquisition, Socius a sales promotion platform and Clarity an artificial intelligence wealth management, mobile and web platform. Scott then held a variety of roles in venture capital, fashion, tech and innovation.
In addition to being a co-organiser of TEDxWallStreet, as a proficient keynote speaker, he has given TED talks and spoken worldwide, including at international CES, SXSW, European Commission, United Nations, ITU and many Fortune 500 companies. Recognised by Speaking.com for giving thought-provoking and inspirational speeches, he was voted Top 10 Global Innovation Keynote Speaker. For his innovative and disruptive ideas, Scott has been featured in many prominent publications including, New York Times, Time, Forbes, The Washington Post and WIRED. Drawing on his journey, Scott authored Strive where he shares the challenges he experienced before finding success. Exploring several provocative topics in his second book, The Human Race, Scott delves into the impact of artificial intelligence and the Fourth Industrial revolution on humans.
Possessing a wealth of knowledge on highly technical subjects, and a futuristic disruptor, Scott is a deeply experienced speaker with several awards recognising his talent. He was voted Top Global Expert by Onalytica, Top in the Business by Relayr and Top Influencer by Skyhook. Book Scott Amyx now.
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Scott Amyx's official speaking topics include:
- Human displacement from automation
- Human-machine co-innovation
- Organisational development to embrace new technologies
- Change management from disruptive technologies
- Doing the things most uncomfortable
- The space economy
- Quantum computing
- Longevity
- Autonomy & automation
Scott has his finger on the pulse! - Amazon
Engaging! - Tigo
Trend Spotter - Thinking Heads
Strive. Pushing through our limits, doing the hard thing, and focusing on constant and never-ending growth and improvement is the ticket to impact and fulfillment! - Tony Robbins
