Matthew Griffin, a distinguished futurist and expert in foresight, boasting thirteen published works, renowned as an international keynote speaker, and the host of the popular FanaticalFuturist podcast, serves as the Founder and Chief Futurist of the 311 Institute. This global advisory firm specializes in futures and deep futures, actively shaping the landscape over the next five decades. Additionally, he is the driving force behind XPotential University, the pioneering institution offering free attendance for individuals interested in futures and foresight studies, open to all.
Matthew possesses a unique talent for recognizing, monitoring, and elucidating the ramifications of numerous influential emerging technologies and trends on the worldwide realms of business, culture, and society. This has garnered him an esteemed reputation and an impressive client roster, which includes dignitaries, global leaders, governments from the G7 and G20, and a multitude of highly regarded brands like ABB, Accenture, Adidas, AON, ARM, BCG, Centrica, Citi Group, Coca Cola, Decathlon, Dentons, Deloitte, Disney, KPMG, Lego, Legal & General, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Pepsi Co, Qualcomm, Samsung, T-Mobile, UBS, VISA, among numerous others.
Frequently showcased across international media outlets, such as AP, BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, Discovery, Forbes, Telegraph, TIME, ViacomCBS, and WIRED, Matthew's overarching mission revolves around aiding organizations in shaping an equitable and sustainable future, ensuring its advantages are accessible to all, regardless of their abilities, backgrounds, or circumstances.