Erica is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. She evaluates emerging social, technological, economic, political, demographic and environmental trends – and identifies the strategic implications (the “So what?”) of those trends for several of the most influential Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, trade...
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Erica is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. She evaluates emerging social, technological, economic, political, demographic and environmental trends – and identifies the strategic implications (the “So what?”) of those trends for several of the most influential Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, trade associations and public sector clients. Erica’s ability to think critically and translate that into actionable and tangible strategies is what has made her an invaluable asset to clients.
Erica speaks to a wide range of global audiences about the macro trends that will shape tomorrow’s landscape. She has spoken at TEDx and keynoted over 250 conferences around the world, including in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. She has been featured in news outlets including Wired, NPR, Bloomberg, and CBS This Morning. In 2020, she was named by Forbes as one of the world’s 50 Top Female Futurists.
Erica is the author of the upcoming book, “AI + The New Human Frontier: Reimagining the Future of Time, Trust + Truth,” which navigates how AI tools will help shape the human experience, and aid in augmenting human ingenuity and imagination.
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Speaker Programs
AI + THE NEW HUMAN FRONTIER
AI seems to be everywhere today. We must begin by separating the hype from reality, and better understand how to capitalize on the potential of AI. Learn how the next generation of AI tools can ...more
AI seems to be everywhere today. We must begin by separating the hype from reality, and better
understand how to capitalize on the potential of AI. Learn how the next generation of AI tools can
expand human creativity and intelligence, not diminish it. This includes the crucial role of human
oversight in creating AI technologies that enhance our capabilities and work alongside us. As AI
evolves to take on more routine tasks, the essence of human intelligence—our curiosity, critical
thinking, empathy, and more—is not only irreplaceable but will become increasingly valuable. Get
insights into how to leverage your most human-centric skills in an increasingly AI-driven world. ...less
REIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF TRUST + TRUTH
Today, there is a growing vacuum of trust. And that vacuum is giving new urgency not just to transparency but honesty. Our future will demand that we choose trust – trust in each other; trust ...more
Today, there is a growing vacuum of trust. And that vacuum is giving new urgency not just to
transparency but honesty. Our future will demand that we choose trust – trust in each other; trust in
strategy; trust in our society; trust in progress. And we all need to find ways to put that into action
because trust has become a precious commodity. We are also living in a time where the truth is
under assault. When the lines between what is real, fake, true and false are becoming more blurred,
reliance on human-centric solutions, not just technological ones, will become more critical. ...less
TEMPLOSION: THE ACCELERATOR EFFECT
Templosion describes the fact that the biggest of things and the biggest of events are happening in shorter and shorter periods of time. Everything from corporate lifespans to financial planning cycles to the way in ...more
Templosion describes the fact that the biggest of things and the biggest of events are happening in
shorter and shorter periods of time. Everything from corporate lifespans to financial planning cycles
to the way in which we communicate is becoming more abbreviated. And technological innovation is
happening at breakneck speed. Time is being truncated, and our experience of time is in overdrive. ...less
GENERATIONAL COMPRESSION: REDEFINING GEN Z
Generations have long been grouped in birth year cohorts of 15-20 years. But generations are now seemingly refreshing every 2-3 years. Technology is changing so rapidly that kids only a few years apart struggle to ...more
Generations have long been grouped in birth year cohorts of 15-20 years. But generations are now
seemingly refreshing every 2-3 years. Technology is changing so rapidly that kids only a few years
apart struggle to have the same cultural and technological frames of reference. Understanding what
makes this generation tick is critical for talent management, marketing, education/learning, etc. ...less
THINK LIKE A FUTURIST
Being future ready requires not just lifelong learning...but forgetting. How do we begin to forget the stuff we’re holding onto that doesn’t serve us for where the future is moving? This requires getting out the ...more
Being future ready requires not just lifelong learning...but forgetting. How do we begin to forget the
stuff we’re holding onto that doesn’t serve us for where the future is moving? This requires getting
out the “mental cobwebs” and seeing through new eyes. It’s about leaving past assumptions behind
and approaching the ways in which we see the world and our organizations in a new light. ...less
Books
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