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Over nearly three decades in technology, Pascal Finette has accrued all the experience you’d want in a high-level strategic advisor. Pascal started on the net before there was a web browser. He learned his way through founding a series of technology startups, launching a consulting firm to support entrepreneurs in scaling their own, and building a portfolio investing in early-stage tech companies. Pascal held leadership positions at era-defining powerhouses Google, eBay, and Mozilla, and he was the faculty chair for entrepreneurship and open innovation at Singularity University. He’s worn many hats and knows what needs to go on in the brain under each of them to lead effectively.

 

What makes Pascal truly one-of-a-kind, however, is his ability to translate all of this experience into teachable insights, principles, and practices. This enables him to help corporate leaders and entrepreneurs do what they all say they want to do: transform their organizations, build what matters, tackle truly meaningful challenges & create lasting, positive change in the world.

 

Pascal brings refreshing honesty and a zero tolerance for bullshit to the buzzy intersection of technology, global impact, and culture, where he’s established himself as a sought-after speaker and a uniquely perceptive communicator of hard truths and creative provocations. As the founder of the boutique advisory firm be radical and the posse leader at TheHeretic.org — where he’s behind an opinionated newsletter and podcast with tens of thousands of subscribers — Pascal inspires, educates, and empowers leaders to make sense of accelerating change, envision the future of exponential technology, identify new opportunities, and develop successful, future-robust business strategies.

 

Relentlessly focused on amplifying positive change and the impact of other changemakers, Pascal is the author of the bestselling book Disrupt Disruption – How to Decode the Future, Disrupt Your Industry, and Transform Your Business. He is also the founder of the nonprofit organization Mentor for Good and The Women’s Impact Alliance and trained as a Co-Active executive coach working with clients to unlock their full leadership potential.

 

Pascal is the advisory board chair of EY’s wavespace, a member of Pearson’s digital advisory board, and the jury chair for the science and innovation management category at the Falling Walls Foundation.

Speaking Topics

Disrupt Disruption: How To Decode the Future, Disrupt Your Industry, and Transform Your Business.

Join Pascal Finette on a fascinating journey to unpack the true meaning of disruption, as we explore the key themes from his bestselling book, Disrupt Disruption. In a world where the term “disruption” is often overused and misunderstood, we’ll challenge common assumptions and offer a fresh, thought-provoking perspective on what it really means to be disruptive.


Drawing on exclusive interviews with trailblazing entrepreneurs who have created entirely new categories and seasoned executives who have successfully steered their companies through major industry shifts, we’ll share practical, real-world strategies. Whether you’re an established organization facing the threat of disruption or a startup founder looking to make your mark, these actionable insights will help you stay resilient in the face of change.


This session isn’t just about predicting what the future holds for your business; it’s about empowering you to actively shape it. We invite you to join us on this challenging but essential journey to move from being disrupted to becoming the disruptor. Learn how to harness the power of disruption, take control of your future, and become a master of business transformation.

Riding the Waves of Change: Mastering Sustainable Relevance.

In a world of constant change, how do you ensure your organization catches the right wave and rides it to success—over and over again? Join us as we explore the key to long-term viability: “Sustainable Relevance." Drawing on be radical’s latest research, we’ll provide a robust toolkit to help leaders stay agile and adaptable in the face of shifting customer needs and market demands. Learn how to consistently deliver products and services that fulfill your customers’ “job-to-be-done,” even as the landscape transforms.


Through real-world examples and actionable insights, you’ll discover how to navigate the balance between adapting to change and upholding your core values. We’ll explore the power of experimentation, customer understanding, and strategic foresight in anticipating future shifts. Join us as we chart a course towards enduring success and learn how to build an organization that thrives in the face of uncertainty.

Shaping Tomorrow: Practical Tools for Navigating the Future.

Join us on an exciting journey into the future, where rapidly changing technology, increasing uncertainty, and the complex world of business collide. In a time when change is the only constant, thinking like a futurist will give you a powerful advantage. But all too often, we get lost in confusing tech-speak, caught up in hype, and swept away by unrealistic optimism. It’s time for a more practical approach to thinking about the future—one that cuts through the noise and gives you the tools to identify emerging opportunities and challenges. This solution-focused mindset sees the future as an exciting space for experimentation and learning.


In this session, we’ll explore key principles and methods from the worlds of strategic planning, entrepreneurship, tech innovation, and design. You’ll come away with an unbeatable introduction to envisioning the future and understanding how to seize it. Together, we’ll map out a path forward and equip you with a futurist’s toolkit. You won’t just learn how to predict what’s coming, but how to actively shape it and make it your own. Join us as we enter the age of “Practical Futurism.” Let’s roll up our sleeves and get ready to build the future we want to see!

Making Sense of the AI Revolution: Your Guide to the Future.

Join us on an eye-opening exploration of the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models, where the pace of change is breathtaking and we’re on the cusp of a “gradually then suddenly” transformation. We’ll unpack the reasons behind this monumental shift, grounded in the powerful principle of Wright’s Law, and take a closer look at the evolving landscape of Generative AI (GenAI), where language models are redefining what’s possible. By reflecting on how we’ve adapted to past technological disruptions, we’ll challenge common myths and misunderstandings about AI.


Together, we’ll explore the exciting potential and current limitations of AI, from its impact on search engines and software development to its amusing struggles with spelling “mayonnaise”. You’ll come away with practical insights and strategies to help you thrive in the AI era, with a focus on the power of affordable, rapid experimentation. Get ready to dive in, separate hype from reality, and embrace the opportunities of the AI revolution.

Disruption Mapping (Workshop)

Disruption Mapping provides a simple, intuitive system for organizing thoughts about a likely future development or trend and identifying possible long-term implications (positive and negative) in a structured but highly collaborative way. This highly interactive, practice-oriented workshop will help you think more deeply about the dynamics of disruption — anticipating future implications and exploring unintended consequences. As a result, you & your team will be better able to foresee future opportunities and emerging threats to your business.

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