With a perspective few can match, Economic Futurist, Andrew Busch does the seemingly impossible – delivers hard-hitting, actionable insight into the economic super-trends driving the chaos of today with a fun and humorous style that keeps audiences fully engaged.
War, labor supply, supply chain, artificial intelligence, inflation, government policy, elections, climate change, AEVs, Space – Andy covers all, helping audiences understand all the factors driving the future economy and growth opportunities.
Andrew Busch’s Topics:
AI Unleashed: Disrupting the Economy and Shaping the Future
In this compelling and visionary keynote, Andy dives deep into the far-reaching effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on economic growth, job creation, and politics, unraveling the complex interplay between these crucial domains. Embark with the former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the US govt. on a fascinating journey uncovering the potential of AI to redefine the global landscape, and learning how to adapt and thrive in this new era of unprecedented change.
Andrew Busch is known for his ability to simplify complex topics, uncover hidden trends, and spark lively discussions. With his signature blend of enthusiasm, wit, and insight, he’s about to shed light on the most significant technological advancement of our time – Artificial Intelligence.
Audience Takeaways:
- The AI Economy Unleashed: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI is driving economic growth, spurring innovation, and catalyzing new business models across diverse industries.
- The Workforce Reimagined: Explore the dynamic relationship between AI and job creation, and learn how to foster a resilient workforce capable of navigating the challenges and seizing the opportunities of an AI-driven world.
- The Political Paradigm Shift: Examine the transformative impact of AI on politics, as it reshapes power structures, policy-making, and the very nature of democracy.
- Balancing the Scales: Uncover the role of AI in addressing economic disparities and promoting inclusive growth, and learn how to develop and implement strategies that ensure no one is left behind.
- The Road Ahead: Gain actionable insights and practical guidance on preparing for the AI-driven future, embracing the opportunities it presents, and overcoming the challenges it poses, both individually and collectively.
Future Economy: Growth Opportunities
The world is going to see more economic change in the next 5 years than we have seen in the last 100 years. Just as the US was getting over the worst of COVID, Russia invaded and China shutdown ports due to COVID. War in the Ukraine, inflation soaring, interest rates spiking, exponential advances in artificial intelligence, supply chains crashing are all examples of the speed of change.
But how did we get here? More importantly, where do we go from here?
As a futurist and economist, Andy dives deep into exploring how innovation, policy changes and societal shifts (war) drive opportunities for clients. He provides context by doing a “where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going” for the economy. He takes the trends super charged by COVID & war, then applies them to your industry via a case study to show where money is flowing, and opportunities are growing.
Audience Takeaways:
- Supply chains and the economy (inflation/interest rates/govt. spending)
- Key trends supercharged by the virus and war including chips, synthetic biology & AI (ChatGPT)
- Case study on your industry’s opportunities for growth
Future work: Growth Opportunities
If the world feels like it’s speeding up, that’s because it is. Technological changes via cloud computing, computer speed and algorithmic modeling are advancing more rapidly than anyone could’ve guessed five years ago. The tumult they will create for the economy and jobs is part of the chaos we can expect going forward. But what are the growth opportunities for those entering the workforce today? How will the reshaping of our economy drive change and demand for new skills? Which jobs will be phased out and which ones will survive? As an economic futurist, Andrew Busch speaks with CEOs and top managers for every business sector as he creates research on the future economy for his clients. From financial services to plastics, Andy gets the inside scoop on what the top business minds consider challenges and future growth opportunities.
Audience takeaways:
- What is “foundational AI” and how is it already changing the job market?
- What jobs will likely survive and what jobs will likely fade away?
- How will this impact the economy, and will policy changes make a difference?
- How to prepare today for the rapid shift coming to employment?
Future Growth: Helping You Make Decisions Now for a Better Tomorrow
Strategies to rethink your business model and drive future sales growth
Could there be a more challenging time for business, politics or our economy? Uncertainty appears to surround us, leaving difficult choices, untested solutions and shifting models of our world. What will the future look like? What are the drivers of change? What are the problems and what are the solutions?
As a realistic optimist, Andy sees potential good solutions coming out of bad problems. By using a combination of humor, anecdotes and stories, he engages audiences and helps them understand the big picture mash-up of business, politics and economics. By covering large sections of the economy for clients, he gets his hands dirty understanding the big trends and can show your group how to clean up.
Here are the top 3 takeaways:
- Key drivers of future economic growth
- Key tax and regulatory policies to enhance future growth
- Key disruptive and collaborative technologies
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About Andrew Busch:
As seen on CNBC, FOXBusiness, and BNN, Andy is a trusted expert for millions of viewers and his views are highly sought after both in the press and by politicians. His upbeat and humorous style has been crafted over five years of weekly appearances talking politics with Maria Bartiromo on CNBC and two years as an analyst on CNBC’s Money in Motion. At live or virtual events, Andy breaks down complex economic issues and makes them relevant to people’s lives, families, and careers.
While appearing on CNBC, Andy held the role of Global Currency and Public Policy Strategist for Bank of Montreal, one of Canada’s leading investment banks. His radio show, “Engage with Andy Busch” brings top minds together for lively discussions on economics, politics and culture including Congressman Peter Roskam, CFTC Commissioner Christopher Giancarlo, and JPM’s chief economist Jim Glassman.
He is an author (World Event Trading), financial journalist (Stocks, Futures, and Options Magazine) and newspaper market analyst (Globe and Mail). Before going into analysis, he was the top currency trader for Northern Trust and Harris Bank in Chicago. As a financial expert, he testified on Capitol Hill on the effectiveness of the 2009 Obama Administration fiscal stimulus plan.
Andy earned an MBA in international finance from the University of Chicago and was Phi Beta Kappa at Ohio Wesleyan University. He brings a world of experience, from Main Street to Wall Street, when discussing the US and global economy, world events, and politics. His innovative, thought-provoking commentary will resonate with your audience and help them understand the forces impacting their world.
