As a child in Rochester, NY, I turned asphalt streets into atmosphere and my tricycle into a space shuttle. My imagination took me to the moon — and it never really brought me back. That early fascination with “what if” led me to study psychology at the University of Rochester, where I became obsessed with understanding human behavior: the patterns we fall into, the blind spots we develop, and the stories we tell ourselves that shape the lives we lead.

After working in public policy in Washington, DC, an unexpected opportunity came from Edie Weiner (my future mother-in-law): becoming a futurist.

“A what now? A futurist?” I remember thinking, intrigued and slightly bewildered.

It clicked. My ability to spot patterns, connect disparate ideas, and imagine how futures might unfold suddenly had a name — and a purpose. I immersed myself in science fiction and trend analysis, honing a craft of decoding complexity into actionable insight for leaders.

Today, I’ve delivered over 400 keynotes across six continents, authored AI + The New Human Frontier, and been featured in Wired, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. But my work isn’t about predicting the future — it’s about helping leaders navigate it with confidence, curiosity, and humanity intact.

Yes, we face unprecedented challenges. But I’m rooted in optimism: the belief that through imagination and deliberate action, we can shape futures worth living in — not just for ourselves, but for the generations to come.