Sam Rad

Speech Topics

• Cybersecurity: Think Like A Criminal, Act Like An Agent

  Embracing Essential Human Skills to shape a Radically Resilient Team. Cyber attacks, fraud, and other threats once required the orchestration of many. Now, a lone actor can take down an institution with little more than an internet connection. In this thrilling keynote, we explore practical applications to equip you with tactical knowledge in cybersecurity and more importantly, cognitive security. Join Sam Rad as she empowers you to “hack yourself” so that you will not merely play multiple steps ahead in the security game of “chess,” but rather create a new game all together. Think like a Criminal, Act like an Agent: This human-centric approach enables every team member in your organization, regardless of role, to embrace the essential human skills of creativity and critical thinking and practice the art and science of discernment. Sam Rad shares key methodologies to activate your Essential Human Skills, driving your organization forward with: - Understanding the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape - Mastering Strategic Foresight through Self-Hacking - Empowering Actionable Skills for Cyber Defense

• Radiant Now ® : A Futurist’s Guide to Thriving in the Present

  How will you, your organization, and your entire industry not merely survive, but rather thrive through times of radical and accelerating change? For as long as there have been questions, there have been the quests – for answers. And the belief that someone, somewhere, somehow had them. But what if the key to navigating change and thriving in the future is within you and your team? Unlock the powers of imagination, innovation, and strategic foresight with futurist, technologist, and anthropologist -- Sam Rad. From hundreds of skydiving jumps that funded her first tech venture while still in college, to countless technology inventions 15 years too early, to her “after hours” side journeys as a crime-fighting security professional, and an inspiring journey spanning 50+ countries, Sam Rad is not just a radical futurist—she's a pioneer. Drawing from her life’s journey of groundbreaking achievements, Sam masterfully combines personal anecdotes, case studies, interactive experiences, and scientific research to present an immersive storytelling blueprint on navigating our radical next future -- and present. Sam Rad offers not just sage advice, but also candidly gripping, and unapologetically relatable anecdotes that ignite a fire of 'Radical Resilience' within. Discover how to harness the chaos, break free from societal constraints, and craft an organization (and life) that's not only reactive to change but revels in it. Sam Rad shares key methodologies to enable you to: - Harness intuitive intelligence and unlock the secrets of future forecasting. - Initiate transformational shifts by editing your organization's "DNA." - Embrace the "Radical Next" mindset, essential for thriving in an era of rapid technological and socio-cultural revolutions.

• Radical Next ® : The Operating System for the Future

  We are living during a unique moment in human history – and what’s coming next is radically different. Socio-cultural paradigm shifts, technological advancements, and evolving geopolitics are fundamentally reshaping our societal backbones – or “operating systems.” The convergence of exponential technologies such as artificial intelligence, immersive realities, and quantum computing are accelerating towards “the singularity” and we find ourselves on the cusp of a new era: The Age of Acceleration. This history-defining moment of radical evolution will restructure our societies for the decades to come. So what does this mean for you? Your organization? Your industry? Your entire reality? Embark on a revelatory odyssey with Sam Rad, as she navigates the tides of time, illuminating the legacies of the past, realities of the present, and potentials of the future. Harness the promise of tomorrow with Sam Rad's compelling narratives, actionable strategies, and infectious enthusiasm. With her signature candid delivery, Sam Rad will: - Guide you on a journey of radical and accelerating technological change across society, diving deeply into your industry - Illustrate future possibilities and inspire you to envision and embrace the radical next future with optimism and curiosity - Equip you with actionable insights to enact radical evolution in your organization

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