Angela Oguntala is a futurist and expert in experimental processes that catalyze innovation. She is a founding partner at Greyspace, a design and foresight consultancy that helps leaders and organizations connect innovation with purpose to build meaningful and sustainable futures. Through her work, Angela has collaborated with global organizations such as IKEA, Microsoft, Hermès, and the World Economic Forum, guiding them through transitions by fostering collective imagination and long-term strategic thinking.
Angela Oguntala has built a remarkable career at the intersection of design, innovation, and future studies. As co-founder of Greyspace, she has led foresight and innovation projects across multiple industries, including healthcare, fashion, education, and technology. Her focus is on utilizing foresight and design methodologies to address systemic challenges and help organizations build resilient strategies for the future.
Over the years, Angela has worked with notable clients such as Google, Microsoft, IKEA, Sky, and the World Trade Organization. She has also been recognized as a Future Innovator by the United Nations OICT and Ars Electronica, and is a Salzburg Global Fellow. Additionally, Kinfolk named her one of the leading creative entrepreneurs in their best-selling The Kinfolk Entrepreneur series. Angela is a frequent speaker on renowned platforms like TED and NPR, where she shares her insights on purpose-driven innovation and emerging future trends.
Angela Oguntala’s conferences are engaging and thought-provoking, blending visionary ideas with actionable strategies. With a dynamic and reflective style, she invites her audience to explore alternative futures, breaking away from conventional paradigms and offering fresh perspectives on the possibilities of innovation. Angela’s talks often challenge popular depictions of the future, like flying cars and lab-grown food, encouraging her audience to think more expansively and critically about the potential of emerging technologies, sustainability, and societal change. Her talks are an inspiring experience for those interested in exploring future possibilities and leading innovation with purpose.
In this keynote, Angela explores how organizations can navigate uncertainty by anticipating major shifts and creating purpose-driven strategies. Through real-life case studies and inspiring examples, she demonstrates how leaders can develop innovative solutions that not only address current crises but also shape a more sustainable and equitable future.
Angela dives into how we can turn critical risks into bold, sustainable decisions. From reimagining consumption patterns to technological innovation, this talk encourages participants to envision responsible ways to build resilient futures, focusing on sustainability and long-term impact.
In this session, Angela challenges the often narrow vision of the future seen in popular culture. She pushes her audience to think beyond clichés like flying cars and lab-grown food, advocating for a richer, more expansive imagination that fosters fresh thinking on technology, society, and the environment.
As the world undergoes profound social, technological, and environmental changes, Angela offers leaders tools to navigate this uncertainty. This keynote provides insights on how organizations can adapt, anticipate future shifts, and craft strategies that allow them to thrive in unpredictable environments.
In this talk, Angela explores how the future of work is evolving alongside rapid technological change. She addresses key trends such as digital transformation, adaptive leadership, and how organizations can create environments that foster creativity and innovation in times of disruption.
If you’re looking for an inspiring and visionary talk on innovation, sustainability, and alternative futures, you can book Angela Oguntala through Thinking Heads. As one of the most influential voices in future studies, Angela offers unique insights into leading with purpose and developing strategies for a world in transition. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and secure her participation at your next event.
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