I speak to audiences about decoding the future
Forbes named Mitch Joel one of their “Speakers Worth Catching”
When brands like Google, Walmart, LEGO, Shopify, Microsoft, Procter and Gamble, Cisco, and Unilever want to know what’s next for them (and their customers), they call Mitch Joel.
Is your company or industry association trying to figure out how to decode the future and see around corners? Do you want to know what's coming next and how think in innovative ways? What does the future of business look like?
Every industry and business is dealing with the future in different ways. Every business is trying to figure out how to best innovate and transform. This is where Mitch Joel fills in the gaps, and helps to build your business today for tomorrow.
Mitch Joel has been called “one of North America’s leading visionaries” by Strategy Magazine, and was awarded the highly prestigious Top 40 Under 40… but he is much more than that.
Since 2005, he has given thousands of keynote presentations to small, medium and large organizations in both the B2B and B2C space all over the world (and online). His style is engaging, entertaining, educating, customized and eyebrow raising. Your audience will leave informed and ready to tackle the future... today.
Mitch is also a bestselling business book author. His first book, Six Pixels of Separation (Grand Central Publishing - Hachette Book Group), named after his successful podcast is a business bestseller. His second book, CTRL ALT Delete (Grand Central Publishing - Hachette Book Group) was named one of the best business books of 2013 by Amazon.
Mitch is now Co-Founder of ThinkersOne. ThinkersOne empowers companies with personalized thought leadership from the best Thinkers in the world. It’s a new way for organziations to add insight, education, excitement, and entertainment to their regularly scheduled meetings, corporate events, company off-sites, lunch & learns and beyond.
Prior to ThinkersOne, Mitch spent close to three decades in the technology and media industry as both an executive and entrepreneur. This included publishing music magazines, launching a record label, building out media sales at one of the first search engines, marketing one of the first mobile content publishing platforms, and eventually building, running and selling his own agency to WPP - one of the world's most valuable marketing and communications holding companies. In that role, he was President of a global marketing agency operating in 25 countries with close to 3000 employees.
In 2019, Mitch was named to Dr. Marshall Goldsmith's "100 Coaches" list celebrating the world's leading executive coaches, top business thinkers, and best leaders.
Thinkers50 named Mitch to their exclusive Radar class for 2021. "The Radar class features an eclectic mix of people who have crossed our personal radars and who, we believe, will make an impact with their campaigning, their ideas, their research and their passion in the year ahead."
If your next event is focused on helping your audience decode the future, figure out what's next to stay relevant and ahead of the curve, Mitch is here to serve - whether it’s live and in person or online in a virtual meeting.
Post-Keynote VIP Debate (L to R): Ron Tite, Simon Sinek, Malcolm Gladwell & Mitch Joel
Topics - updated & new for 2025!
Disrupting Disruption
HOW TECHNOLOGY CONNECTS TO BUSINESS SUCCESS LIKE NEVER BEFORE
We all know change - and the speed at which it hits - is a given in business. What’s truly different now is how you steer that velocity to spark growth. Everyone feels the crush of relentless new technologies, market upheavals, and unpredictable consumer expectations. When you view disruption through the lens of opportunity, it becomes the quickest path to unearthing fresh potential. Today’s customers and clients set the rules: how, where, and when they interact with your business, and they’re raising the bar on what they expect. The companies that thrive in 2025 will be the ones that disrupt disruption - by decoding the future, understanding the new tools (beyond the hype), and rethinking their current approach. Let’s dive into everything from AI-driven personalization to immersive experiences, unraveling what these massive shifts mean for your culture, operations, and the bottom line. You’ll leave this session with a smart, practical roadmap for turning disruption into your competitive advantage. If you’re ready to empower your organization - and your customers - to accelerate alongside this brave new present and future, then let’s get started. Disruption is happening. The real question is: Are you prepared to disrupt it first?
The Future Is AI-ncredible
How AI Infuses Better OPERATIONS, Ideation And COMMUNICATIONS In Business (And Your People) Today.
Marketing 2025
HOW TO BUILD NURTURE AND MATURE YOUR BRAND
AI is the engine powering innovation across every industry. As the technology advances at breakneck speed, it’s reshaping how we operate, create, and communicate in ways that seemed impossible just last year. From real-time content creation to deeper data insights, AI’s influence is both vast and immediate. But how do you harness that power effectively? Let’s peel back the layers of hype to explore the tangible ways AI is transforming business today - and the opportunities it opens up for tomorrow. Yes, those who embrace AI early will gain a decisive edge, still valid questions around ethics, transparency, and safeguarding your intellectual property remain. How can you deploy these tools responsibly, while preserving the human touch that keeps your business authentic? We’ll decode these challenges head-on, offering practical strategies for integrating AI into your daily workflow. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap for sparking fresh thinking, elevating your communications, and propelling your organization forward in a world hungry for new ideas. The future truly is AI-ncredible. Are you ready to seize it?
As consumers get savvier and the marketplace grows ever more crowded, simply “producing content” or “making ads” is no longer enough. The real challenge is building a modern marketing center of excellence: a focused, strategic framework that consistently generates value, drives leads, and positions your brand as an industry authority. Most organizations stumble here. Let’s explore why modern marketing isn’t just about dropping a few podcasts or posting on LinkedIn (and it’s much more than better experiences). We’ll examine why services are the new experience and how AI can amplify your efforts, whether it’s analyzing consumer data to refine messaging or generating fresh ideas that spark new conversations. By weaving these tools and tactics together, you’ll be able to personalize experiences at scale while preserving the authenticity that sets your brand apart. This approach not only extends loyalty to your existing audience but also turns casual onlookers into devoted customers by offering brand experiences that educates, inspires, and connects. In a world where attention is scarce and authenticity matters more than ever, it’s critical to stand out and be built for the future. Are you ready to write the next chapter of your brand’s story?
Testimonials
“We were supposed to move right into the next section of our meeting, but you blew up the room (in a good way). People asked for a ten minute break to pull themselves together!”
Johnson & Johnson
"Congrats on the phenomenal session at the Gartner Conference! I just got the speaker scores, your scores exceeded most of the Gartner analyst scores! You received a 4.8 out of 5.”
GARTNER
“We have been inviting Mitch to present to our top clients and internal teams for close to ten years. His material is always fresh and cutting edge. As you can imagine, Google has a constant flow of speakers coming in and out of our global doors, Mitch’s ratings are always through the roof. He’s one of our top-rated speakers, because he delivers actionable content with amazing visuals and stories. He’s become a true friend to Google, and has helped out our B2B and B2C clients all over the world.”
Google
“Starbucks often invites inspirational leaders and subject-matter experts to come in and share their thoughts, insights, and ideas on how we can continue to connect with our consumers in a meaningful way, and Mitch Joel is one of the best speakers we’ve seen. Mitch brings a terrific perspective on how our organization engages with our consumers, and our team was extremely impressed by his extensive knowledge, entertaining delivery, and obvious passion for what he does. We would highly recommend Mitch as a speaker for any sized event, especially if you’re interested in learning not only what works today, but also what’s going to work tomorrow.”
Starbucks
“I am constantly trying to better understand how innovation, technology and marketing can help us be better - do more and do it faster. As such, I often host events for the tech community and our team members here at Shopify HQ. Mitch Joel is one of the best speakers we have had. Deep insights, packed with real and tangible skills that we all can use to become better business people. I can’t recommend him enough. I love Mitch!”
Shopify
Harley Finkelstein, President
“Whether it’s the National Retail Federation’s Big Show stage or a Shop.org keynote, Mitch Joel always delivers. We consistently get incredible audience feedback on how relevant, timely, inspiring and actionable his content is. Whether you need him to open an event as the morning keynote, wake an audience up in the sometimes dreaded after-lunch slot, or as your perfect closing keynote, Mitch will nail it each and every time. If you’re looking for someone to passionately deliver content about innovation, consumer behavior, and marketing, look no further. He also happens to be wonderful to work with, is always interested in hearing about your audience breakdown to customize the content, and that he is a rare, humble and authentic leader. I’m proud to know Mitch and call him a friend, and I am even luckier to have him on my go-to speaker list for top notch show education for the retail industry.”
National Retail Federation and Shop.org
Artemis Barry, Vice President, Digital Retail
“Mitch Joel’s presentation helped us to see that we needed to change the paradigm of how we interacted with our customers. His ideas and insights have led us to new concepts in the development of our brands.”
Pfizer
“We had really great feedback on your talk, spanning both our participants and our leadership team. Our teams all have rather high expectations for events like this – and you surpassed them.”
Accenture
“Mitch brings a musician’s timing and keen instincts to hold an audience mesmerized as he opens up their minds to where brands, marketing, and technology are going today. He was one of our top-rated keynote speakers at the BRITE conference, after 9 years in New York. I highly recommend him for any business event and audience!”
Columbia School of Business
David Rogers, founder, BRITE conference
“Mitch Joel thinks big. But he makes his bigger concepts feel accessible, which is a gift of any true teacher. Mitch is simply one of the best presenters I’ve ever hired — which is why I hire him again and again and again!”
MarketingProfs
Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer
“For the past five years we’ve consistently invited Mitch Joel to speak at Content Marketing World. Mitch delivers every time and always scores among the highest of our 200+ speakers every year. Always compelling, inspiring and actionable. As long as we have an in-person event, Mitch will be invited to speak.”
Content Marketing World
Joe Pulizzi, Founder
“We have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of world-class speakers, and Mitch Joel is definitely at the top of this list. Fascinating content. Dynamic delivery. Above all, Mitch is just a great person to work with. Whether it’s The Art of Marketing, The Art of Sales, The Art of Leadership or some of our other day-long programs, Mitch always makes his content relevant to our audiences.”
The Art Of...
Scott Kavanagh, Co-Founder
“Mitch Joel is one of CMA’s highest rated speakers. A dynamic and inspiring speaker, Mitch consistently delivers high-energy presentations with cutting-edge information that his audience can use!”
Canadian Marketing Association
“Mitch Joel is one of the very best in the business marketing world. When he walks on stage, the audience quickly slides to the edges of their seats. Not only did Mitch deliver what he promised when I asked him to join us as the closing keynote at nextMEDIA, he was also an incredibly supportive partner both before and after the event.”
nextMEDIA
Amber Mac, Executive ProduceR
“To be candid: I was beginning to despair just slightly - I’m afraid I found many of the earlier sessions really quite disappointing. I’d deliberately avoided getting too deep into the obvious topics in my opening remarks, thinking that the early speakers would cover all the basic ground for me. By the time we got to lunch, I was starting to think we had a complete flop on our hands. I don’t think it’s an overstatement to say that you pretty much saved the first day. In fact - the whole thing would have been a much different and much better event if we’d had you as keynote.”
Canadian Institute
Mitch in Action
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