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Rohit Bhargava

  • Former brand strategist at Ogilvy (Global) and Leo Burnett (Australia)
  • On a mission to inspire more non-obvious thinking in the world
  • 3-time Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author
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Keynote: $35,000
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Rohit Bhargava is on a mission to inspire more non-obvious thinking in the world. He is the 3-time Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of 10 books and is widely considered one of the most entertaining and original speakers on trends, innovation and marketing in the world. Rohit has been invited to deliver...

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Rohit Bhargava is on a mission to inspire more non-obvious thinking in the world. He is the 3-time Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of 10 books and is widely considered one of the most entertaining and original speakers on trends, innovation and marketing in the world.
Rohit has been invited to deliver sold-out keynotes and workshops in 32 countries around the world to change the way teams and leaders think at the World Bank, NASA, Intel, Novartis, Coldwell Banker, MetLife, American Express, Pizza Hut, Schwab, Disney and hundreds of other well-known
organizations. He has been a Featured Speaker at 5 previous SXSW events and also did a keynote at SXSW Sydney in 2023 (the first SXSW outside of America!).

Prior to becoming an entrepreneur and founding two companies, he spent 15 years leading brand strategy at Ogilvy (Global) and Leo Burnett (Australia) where he advised global brands on human behavior, marketing, and storytelling.

Outside his speaking and consulting, Rohit has taught persuasive speaking and global marketing as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, is frequently quoted in the global media and writes a monthly column for Inc Magazine about Non-Obvious books, hosts a podcast, and has been writing his award-winning email newsletter for the past six years. At the end of every year, he also leads a program called the Inc Non-Obvious Book Awards where he selects the most fascinating books of the year for business people.

He is a lifelong fan of anything having to do with the Olympics (he’s been to five so far), and actively hates cauliflower (yuck!). Outside of work, Rohit believes that the most entertaining and impactful job he will ever have is being a great dad and teaching his two boys to be kind when no one expects it, curious about the things others take for granted, and confident enough to change the world.

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How To Be A Non-Obvious Thinker (And See What Others Miss)
What if you could see the things that others miss? This generous and inspiring keynote will reveal how anyone can learn to be more creative and innovative. Using his signature fast-paced "non-boring" presentation style, trend ...more
What if you could see the things that others miss? This generous and inspiring keynote will reveal how anyone can learn to be more creative and innovative. Using his signature fast-paced "non-boring" presentation style, trend curator Rohit Bhargava will take the audience behind-the-scenes of his groundbreaking SIFT method to illustrate how anyone be more innovative using the four specific habits of non-obvious thinkers. Based on his #1 WSJ bestselling Non-Obvious Book Series that has been shared by more than 1 million readers and his latest book Non-Obvious Thinking, this keynote will share plenty of highly actionable tips that are sure to leave any audience with a clear picture of what exactly to do next in order to put the lessons from the talk into practice in their real lives. ...less
7 Non-Obvious Trends Shaping the Future Normal
What does it take to identify world changing trends that will actually last? For the past decade, Rohit Bhargava has been on the front lines of the future—going into cutting-edge labs, private testing facilities, and ...more
What does it take to identify world changing trends that will actually last? For the past decade, Rohit Bhargava has been on the front lines of the future—going into cutting-edge labs, private testing facilities, and invite-only showcases around the world. After completing a world tour and book launch, this exclusive talk will reveal the most powerful stories and instigators that are already shaping humanity’s next decade. From biophilic skyscrapers to generative AI to haptic interfaces, this keynote will offer a clear-eyed overview of not only the technology changing our world, but also explore the deeply human questions all this advancement will raise. Rather than offering “futurist theater” with obvious forgettable examples, this talk is consistently updated with new stories (sometimes pulled from that morning’s news!), a charismatic delivery style, and interactive exercises to deliver a memorable experience for any size audience. This is not a boring academic talk. Instead, it's a pull-no-punches, always entertaining, constantly surprising, highly actionable (and deeply non-obvious!) glimpse into what the future will look like ... and how each of us can train ourselves to anticipate big shifts before they happen. ...less
The Art and Science of Non-Obvious Marketing (In a Skeptical World)
We are living in a time when it is harder to earn trust than ever before. People skip ads, mistrust brands and demand transparency from the companies they buy from or work for. What does ...more
We are living in a time when it is harder to earn trust than ever before. People skip ads, mistrust brands and demand transparency from the companies they buy from or work for. What does it take for any organization to be more believable? To win in a low-trust world, you need to be more human. This funny and insightful keynote from award-winning marketing expert Rohit Bhargava will reveal the five keys to earning attention in a world filled with distractions. Whether you are looking to shift perceptions, improve sales or simply inject more breakthrough thinking in your current efforts, this talk will help. Through a digestible collection of entertaining case studies and unusual observations, Rohit will shine a spotlight on what actually works to command attention, build loyalty and generate real results. Most importantly, the audience will leave with some real practical advice they can use immediately to put the power of non- obvious thinking to work every day. ...less
7 Non-Obvious Secrets To Thrive In An AI-Disrupted World
This is an optimistic talk about AI. As Artificial Intelligence fundamentally resets daily work and life, it raises some big questions about how any of us can be successful. People are anxious about job security, ...more
This is an optimistic talk about AI. As Artificial Intelligence fundamentally resets daily work and life, it raises some big questions about how any of us can be successful. People are anxious about job security, leaders are under pressure to find the right ways to deploy AI and all of us are faced with the challenge of using AI without overusing AI. How do we find the right balance between disruption and daily life? Based on a decade of research into trends and innovation, this highly optimistic talk will reveal how each of us can survive and thrive by using AI the right way. From unexpected tips for using AI to lessons on when to avoid it, this clear-eyed talk will remind you why in times of disruption, the people who understand people always win. ...less

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