Future Savvy Clients
Lindsay has advised business leaders, from the Fortune 100 through to think tanks, private equity, consultancies and media houses.
Purpose in the Press
Generation Alpha - they may be young, but they’re already a cultural force. This digital-native generation is redefining wealth and already influential with roughly 30% of household consumption decisions being influenced by the cohort. We dive into what makes Generation Alpha unique compared to other generations, their growing level of influence and their values and aspirations.
In 1982, the same year Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner hit movie theatres with its bleak depiction of a dystopian future where humans and AI are almost indistinguishable, Time magazine made a prescient choice. Instead of naming their customary Person of the Year, Time’s editors crowned “The Computer” as “Machine of the Year,” in a prophetic nod to the technological revolution that would soon reshape the world.
Futurist-in-50-Days was featured in Business Insider this month! After a successful Beta launch, we couldn’t be more excited. A sneak peek below.
Regenerative business models, explained! In an era marked by significant environmental and social challenges, the shift from traditional to regenerative business models and strategies is not just beneficial but essential. This transformative approach, which encompasses regenerative practices, regenerative approaches, and a holistic approach to business, aims not only to mitigate negative impacts but to create a positive impact on both natural systems and social systems. At the heart of this movement is the regenerative company, a beacon of innovation and sustainability, committed to fostering a regenerative future through its operations and ethos.
Futurist-in-50-Days was featured in Medium this month! After a successful Beta launch, we couldn’t be more excited. A sneak peek below.
Futurist-in-50-Days was featured in The Globe and Mail this month! After a successful Beta launch, we couldn’t be more excited. A sneak peek below.
Futurist-in-50-Days was featured in Associated Press this month! After a successful Beta launch, we couldn’t be more excited. A sneak peek below.
Fifty influential female futurists | In response to a flurry of demand, this is a follow-up to a post titled "Where are all the female futurists?". We dive into fifty female futurists shaping the future, along with their backgrounds and experiences. Female futurists shape the future. More than ever, businesses are hiring futurists to present a vision of what could happen in their respective industries. The list of female futurists is not long compared to the list of male futurists. The female voice has been absent from the conversation for centuries due to a lack of representation in decision-making bodies like governments or corporations; women are finally stepping up to shape our future with their unique perspectives on these global challenges we face every day. From Global futurists to American & Canadian futurists, you name it, we cover it.
What’s the future of work? The freelance economy, agile workforce, digital nomad 2.0 and more!
I had the pleasure of talking retail with Christopher Lombardo of Strategy Magazine last week. The future of retail. The future of frictionless. Machine learning. Amazon Go. McGill and Couche-Tard’s Innovation Lab. Check it out below.
Business models -- why some brands succeed and others fail. But what’s the secret to a successful business model? Contrary to popular belief, it transcends profit. In fact, it must. As we enter a new era being shaped by a global pandemic, business and consumerism confront a higher calling. Business powers our lives but its superpowers are grossly underutilized. It’s time we reframed – beyond profit and beyond even purpose-driven business models. Join Growth Strategist, Impact Speaker and MBA, Lindsay Angelo, in a thought-provoking, head-meets-heart journey that demystifies how brands grow in a pandemic and beyond. Named a global innovation leader and Woman to Watch, you can find Lindsay Angelo at the intersection of brand strategy and storytelling. It’s here she consults with brands to drive growth while delivering ground-breaking insights on the future of consumerism and social impact growth models. A born entrepreneur, Lindsay is the creator of a signature blueprint for driving brand growth and impact. Prior to launching her own consulting practice, she spent six years at lululemon crafting their global strategy and growing the company into the biggest yoga wear brand in the world. Lindsay now advises global brands & businesses, early stage companies and private equity funds, including lululemon, the LEGO Group, WeWork and Norwest Ventures; she is a contributor to media and research houses including the National Post and the World Business Research organization. Lindsay’s experiences culminate at her sweet spot - where the rational meets the emotive, where facts meet insights and where logic meets creativity.
Client Success Stories
“Lindsay’s in depth understanding of the marketplace and her ability to deliver her research & insights creatively, in a way that resonates with her audience is second to none. Her foresight has proved true on numerous occasions, unlocking value, sparking innovation and giving us a leg up on the competition.”
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— Susan Park, Former VP Strategy, lululemon, Current SVP, Hansae Fashion Worldwide
“Working with Lindsay has been a seamless addition to our executive team at Eleven Eleven. Lindsay has been a great source of strategic insight, providing provoking industry insights that supported us in making sound business decisions and having greater clarity in our unique offering as we move in to the next stage of our growth.”
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— Tess Sloane & Alisha Adams, Founders, Eleven Eleven Consulting
“Lindsay’s ability to take ideas and quickly shape them into a powerful story is second to none. She was instrumental in coaching us through crafting our why, what and how. Through understanding the consumer, she brings provocative insights that enlighten and help to inform strategic decisions. On top of that, she is reliable, compassionate and a pleasure to work with.”
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— Ryan Belitsky, CEO, All Kinds of Kind
“Lindsay is a relatable and inspiring speaker that challenges you to think differently. With a unique perspective on consumers, Lindsay is on the forefront of developing thought and process on how we balance consumerism with what is best for us as individuals and the world. Conscious consumption is the way of the future and Lindsay challenges brands and retailers to ensure they think about meeting the needs of their consumers on more than one level.”
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— Kurt Rachdorf, Director of Retail, The LEGO Group
“Lindsay’s attention to detail, patience, skills and understanding our vision, and what is important to us at such an early stage was instrumental in crafting our purpose and values from the ground up.”
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— Mark Ghermezian, CEO, Gynger
“Lindsay's insights and expertise were invaluable - they made the larger dataset and story sing”
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— Riley Greene, VP Strategy & Innovation, National Research Group
"Lindsay's insights are engaging, idea packed and resonate with business audiences of all kinds - truly impressive!"
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— Cristina Ianni, Marketing Manager, Canada Post
“Engaging, enlightening and dynamic best describe Lindsay. Providing meaningful, cutting-edge and relevant insights, Lindsay provokes, energizes and inspires the room. Her innovative, warm and engaging delivery leave an audience of Executives and Leaders wanting more. We continue to invite Lindsay back to speak across multiple events!”
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— Romina Kundstadter, Sr. Director, KNect 365 - Front End of Innovation
“Lindsay’s Strategic Thinking training was so impactful and exactly what I was wanting. It was concise, well articulated and helped me get into alignment. I would recommend it to anyone looking for more knowledge on the foundational frameworks of strategic thinking.”
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— Miya Dotson
IDEA Manager, lululemon
“Lindsay’s talk was one-of-a-kind - she casts a unique and fresh perspective on the future of consumerism through marrying insights, personal stories and a creative delivery. She is a crowd favorite!”
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— Kristin Schoenstein, Conference Director, Future Stores
“Thanks for helping stimulate our thinking and for being so great to work with leading up to the event (on short notice). You were generous with your time and genuinely interested in getting to know us. Very refreshing.”
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— Peter Mayne, VP Strategy, Conexus Credit Union
"Five stars! Excellent training on strategic mindset for our entire organization."
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— BJ Johnston, Senior Manager, Leadership Development, ArcCorp
"Honestly can’t say enough good about Lindsay Angelo. Feel such a kindred spirit with her and with this training material (Futurist-in-50-Days + Strategic Thinking). Very excited with what these skills will unlock. I feel this training will act as a catapult for me. I'm sorry about the long-winded comment Lindsay but this is deeply important work to me 🙂. Thanks again.”
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— Mark Warnick
Advanced Research Engineer, USAA
"Lindsay is a polished and professional thought leader, but at the same time, she is authentic. And that is what makes her relatable, memorable, and inspirational."
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— Lisa Patterson
Editor in Chief, Premiere Media Group
"SCU engaged with Lindsay to both train our team and to facilitate our annual strategic planning process to look at the financial industry under a different lens. As a result we were able to build a comprehensive 3-year plan that aligns with a 10-year vision of where we want to be as an organization well beyond the financials, products and services, to include how we can provide a lifetime of support building a better futures for our employees ,members and the communities we serve."
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— Frank Padak, CEO, Scott Credit Union
Grateful for your leadership gifts. Messages that significantly resonated with me includes bravery is contagious, courage is vulnerability and fear is an invisible wall. Be blessed!
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— Tamara Jenkins
Director, Project Delivery, Seattle City Light
