Theo Priestley is a preeminent authority on the future of technology, having forged a reputation for his accuracy as a tech futurist. Now considered one of Europe’s foremost futurists and metaverse consultants, Theo has also become a bestselling author and speaker detailing the convergence of emerging trends that will lead us toward the Metaverse and Web3. Now the Co-Founder and CEO of Metanomic, Theo has worked with a variety of the biggest names in the technology industry, trusted by the likes of Bosch, SAP, Hewlett Packard and Siemens to name but a few. If you are looking for an expert tech futurist and Metaverse consultant to speak at your next event, book Theo Priestley today.
Back in 2013, Theo held his first major position in the tech industry as the Chief Technology Evangelist for Software AG. After working as a Contributing Writer for VentureBeat, Business 2 Community, Chase Publishing Ltd, WIRED, Forbes and the Huffington Post, Theo then took on the role of Interim CEO of Cronycle. He has also worked as a Global Product Evangelist for SAP and a Startup Mentor for Alchemist Accelerator and HTC Live, building his detailed knowledge of technology and emerging trends that will shape the future. Today, Theo is the CEO of Metanomic, with whom he works to provide end-to-end game economy infrastructure for video games, metaverse worlds and web3.
Other prominent roles of Theo’s have included being Head of Studio for RawShark Studios, Vice President of FutureOn, a Guest Lecturer for Columbia University School of Professional Studies and a Metaverse Strategist and Technology Futurist for Metapunk. Now, alongside his work as CEO of Metanomic, Theo is also a Web 3 & Metaverse Advisor for XRSI – XR Safety Initiative and a Web3 & Metaverse Startup Mentor for Brinc. Having spent several years gathering his expert knowledge on emerging trends, technology futurism, Web3 and the Metaverse, Theo authored The Future Starts Now in 2019 to share his knowledge on AI and the future of work.
A dedicated Metaverse and Web3 agitator, Theo is now highly sought-after as an accomplished keynote speaker. Focussing on topics of artificial intelligence, the Metaverse, Web3, video games and the future of technology, Theo is revered globally by companies such as Deloitte Digital, Siemens, Software AG and SAP. Having published more than 250 articles on the future of tech, Theo’s expertise has allowed him to speak at events such as Metaverse Summit, World Summit AI, Big Data Expo China and Gartner Symposium. Researching into technology’s wider impact on society, don’t miss out on an expert speech from Theo Priestley today, to learn what Web3 and Metaverse hold for humankind.
Books
The Future Starts Now: Expert Insights into the Future of Business, Technology and Society
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"He challenges the status quo and therefore plays a vital role in driving innovation and thought leadership in the industry" - CEO, Elements.Cloud
"Theo is a man on a mission, he knows his stuff inside out and when he opens his mouth, you really ought to sit up and listen" - Director, Pegasystems
"Theo is one of the smartest people I have had the pleasure of working with. He deeply understands technology but more importantly how it can impact the lives of business and people" - MD, Berkeley PR
"His opinions on industry trends and market activity are well respected & despised at the same time, making him a true industry influencer" - MD, Deloitte Digital
"I had more creative ideas from Theo in 6 months than I have had in 6 years from most people. Working with Theo can be a white knuckle ride, fast, exhilarating and fun" - CTO, Pegasystems
- 2022 - Web3 & Metaverse Startup Mentor for Brinc
- 2022 - Web3 & Metaverse Advisor for XRSI - XR Safety Initiative
- 2021 - CEO of Metanomic
- 2020 - Vice President of FutureOn
- 2019 - Author of 'The Future Starts Now'
- 2017 - Head of Studio for RawShark Studios
- 2017 - Global Product Evangelist for SAP
- 2016 - Interim CEO of Cronycle
- 2016 - Contributing Writer to the Huffington Post
- 2015 - Contributing Writer to Forbes
- 2015 - Startup Mentor for HTC Vive
- 2015 - Guest Lecturer at the Columbia University School of Professional Studies
- 2015 - Startup Mentor for Alchemist Accelerator
- 2014 - Contributing Writer to WIRED & Chase Publishing Ltd
- 2013 - Metaverse Strategist & Technology Futurist for Metapunk
- 2013 - Chief Technology Evangelist for Software AG
- 2013 - Contributing Writer to VentureBeat
- 2011 - Contributing Writer to Business 2 Community