Shawn Kanungo
Strategy in a World of Disruption
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$30,000
Shawn Kanungo
Biography
As a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author, Shawn Kanungo has emerged as one of the world’s most sought-after voices on innovation and generative AI. He spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to help them better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. In his high energy keynotes, Kanungo draws on his extensive experience to provide audiences with an optimistic roadmap for the future; one that embraces unexpected approaches to innovation to remain competitive and relevant.
Called the “best virtual speaker I’ve ever seen” by Forbes and recognized as one of Edify’s “Top 40 Under 40”, Kanungo has spent over two decades working with and advising Fortune 500 companies. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and behavioural economics, enabling him to guide organizations through complex transformations.
Kanungo made history as the first innovation expert with a streaming special on Apple TV and Prime Video. His bestselling book, The Bold Ones — celebrated by McKinsey as essential reading for decision makers — provides a thought-provoking blueprint for professionals and organization to embrace bold innovation in an era of unprecedented change.
Featured in the Globe and Mail, The Guardian, CBC, and CTV, Kanungo is also a prolific content creator whose thought-provoking insights on innovation has attracted millions of followers across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Shawn Kanungo
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Shawn Kanungo
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Creating the Future, Together
Today, we are undergoing a paradigm shift. The world is becoming more dynamic, intertwined, and unpredictable. Organizations must develop a collaborative approach to innovation, leveraging talent both inside and outside of the company, to navigate the future.
In this thought-provoking presentation, Shawn Kanungo provides a bold, unique, and contrarian view of the near-term future. He outlines some of the disruptive forces (generative AI, digital business models, etc.) that are impacting every industry. He then explores how organizations can become more adaptable, experimental, and collaborative.
Weaving together storytelling, humour, inspiration, and actionable takeaways, audiences will walk away with a roadmap on how organizations can create a brighter future, together.
Following his keynote, Kanungo provides a custom post-event recap for every client.
Strategy is Energy
Disruption is no longer a choice — it’s our new reality. In an era where generative AI is outpacing our ability to adapt, where customer expectations have leaped a decade forward, and where traditional business models crumble without warning, one quality separates the survivors from the extinct: fearlessness.
Organizations can no longer afford to iterate at the edges — they must fundamentally reimagine how they approach work. But the real questions that haunt every leader are deceptively simple: How do we become the disruptor instead of the disrupted? How do we transform faster than our competitors? How do we ignite our teams to deliver experiences that don’t just satisfy, but redefine what’s possible?
Drawing from the frontlines of innovation, Shawn Kanungo reveals the counterintuitive approaches that turn market turbulence into transformative opportunity. His practical yet provocative roadmap shows leaders how to embrace uncertainty, experiment at scale, and build organizations that thrive on change.
Following his keynote, Kanungo provides a custom post-event recap for every client.
Innovation in a World of AI
We’re not on the cusp of an AI revolution — we’re in the midst of a complete reinvention of what’s possible. As autonomous AI agents begin handling everything from customer service to complex business operations, we’re witnessing the birth of a new economic reality. Yet as AI becomes the new electricity, Shawn Kanungo reveals a powerful truth: the future belongs not to those with the best algorithms, but to the bold who dare to challenge the status quo.
The convergence of generative AI, autonomous agents, and cloud technology has created unprecedented leverage. A single individual with the right AI stack can now match the output of entire departments. Teams can deploy armies of AI agents to handle routine tasks while humans focus on breakthrough thinking. This isn’t just about automation — it’s about building exponential organizations that can scale impact without scaling headcount.
In this provocative keynote, Shawn Kanungo reveals why conventional approaches to AI adoption are a recipe for mediocrity. Through real-world examples and counterintuitive insights, he demonstrates how the most successful leaders are those who combine AI capabilities with distinctly human creativity and courage. Learn why the future belongs not to those who simply implement AI, but to the bold ones who dare to reimagine its possibilities.
Following his keynote, Kanungo provides a custom post-event recap for every client.
The Bold Ones
How to Innovate and Disrupt Ourselves
In a world where change is accelerating exponentially, one truth remains constant: the greatest disruptions come from bold individuals. Drawing from historical legends and modern mavericks, global innovation strategist Shawn Kanungo reveals the essential DNA of those who dare to challenge the status quo.
Through captivating case studies, Kanungo demonstrates how true innovators capitalize on moments of uncertainty to reshape entire industries. You’ll discover why your “obvious” limitations might be your greatest advantages, how to engineer your own breakthrough moments, and why disruption always starts as a joke before it becomes a revolution. Kanungo shows you how to tap into your bold DNA and become truly indispensable in an age of constant change.
Following his keynote, Kanungo provides a custom post-event recap for every client.
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