Roger Spitz

Roger Spitz is a globally recognised futurist, venture capitalist and strategic foresight expert best known for helping organisations understand and navigate disruption in an era shaped by artificial intelligence and exponential technologies. Roger coined the term “Techistentialism,” a philosophy exploring the relationship between technology, humanity and the future of intelligence. His work focuses on what he calls the “intelligence shift”, a term he uses to describe how artificial intelligence is changing the way people and organisations make decisions as it increasingly influences business, society, and leadership in an uncertain world. Roger is widely hired as a leading AI speaker because of his experience across AI research, writing, advisory roles, and keynote speaking. Through his work, he helps organisations rethink their strategy and build resilience in a rapidly changing technological world.

Roger’s early career laid the foundation for his authority on technological disruption. In 2002 he joined BNP Paribas as Managing Director for Technology & Digital M&A Advisory, advising on major technology and digital transactions. In 2010 he launched the BNP Paribas Digital M&A Studio and helped build the bank’s Technology Investment Banking franchise in EMEA in 2016. He later served as Managing Director for TMT Advisory across the Americas and West Coast M&A in 2017. Working directly with technology companies, investors, and innovators gave Roger first-hand insight into the forces shaping digital transformation and the emergence of AI-driven industries, experience that now informs his keynote talks on disruption, strategy and the future of intelligent systems. Beyond investment banking, Roger has built a global reputation as a futurist, investor, and thought leader. In 2019 he became President of Techistential and founded the Techistential Center for Human & Artificial Intelligence. In 2020 he co-founded the Disruptive Futures Institute, which helps organisations develop strategic foresight capabilities.

Roger is also a venture partner at Berkeley SkyDeck and Vektor Partners, advising and investing in AI and deep-tech startups. He serves on the AI Council of the Indian Society for Artificial Intelligence, contributes to the World Economic Forum AI Global Alliance, and works with the Global Centre for AI Excellence. He is also an AI columnist for MIT Technology Review Brazil. As a bestselling author of five books, Roger shares his expert knowledge further with readers through his books. His recent publication, ‘Disrupt With Impact’, became an Amazon category leader in Artificial Intelligence and won the Harvey Chute Best Business Book Award in 2024. That same year, he served as an Expert Advisor to the World Economic Forum Global Foresight Network. His thought leadership has received widespread recognition. In 2025, he was named a Thinkers360 Global Top Voice and ranked in the Top 10 globally for both Management Leadership and Venture Capital by Thinkers360. Disruptive Futures Institute was also ranked among the Top 10 organisations in Education and the Top 50 in Global Innovation. In 2026, he was ranked on Global Gurus’ list of the Top 15 Futurists Worldwide.

With experience spanning finance, venture capital, strategic foresight, and global AI initiatives, Roger brings a uniquely broad and practical perspective to discussions about artificial intelligence. Having worked closely with technology companies, investors, policymakers, and global organisations, he understands both the opportunities and the challenges that AI presents for businesses and society. In his keynote talks, Roger explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping leadership, decision-making, innovation, and long-term strategy. He encourages organisations to move beyond simply adopting new technologies and instead develop the foresight and resilience needed to operate in complex and unpredictable environments. By combining real-world experience with forward-looking research, he provides audiences with practical frameworks for understanding disruption and harnessing AI responsibly. Roger is an excellent speaker for leadership conferences, technology and AI summits, innovation forums, corporate strategy events and global business gatherings. Hire Roger Spitz with the Artificial Intelligence Speakers Agency today!

“The effects of systemic disruptions are far-reaching, bringing both unprecedented challenges and opportunities. At the heart of our work and my transformative keynotes is the power of agency and informed optimism. In my bestselling book Disrupt With Impact, we blend exclusive research and insights from the Disruptive Futures Institute with real-world case studies from my strategic foresight practice, Techistential. We provide leaders with a compass calibrated for the unpredictable, helping them discover strategies to shape our futures and thrive in our increasingly complex world.”

– Roger Spitz