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Michael Tchong

Michael Tchong is on an indefatigable quest to decode the future. This perpetual passion to be at the forefront of emerging trends led Michael to establish four startups, including MacWEEK, which mainstreamed desktop publishing, and ICONOCAST, which rode the digital marketing wave early. Other startups developed CRM software and tracked the internet economy.

Always pushing the innovation envelope, Michael is a leading advocate of easy-to-use digital tools and superior customer experiences. The rapid growth of technology and innovation have made him a sought-after catalyst for the advancement of both ecosystems. His people-watching skills earned Michael recognition from the U.K.’s Daily Telegraph, which called him “America’s most influential trend-spotter.”

Michael is an adjunct professor the University of San Francisco, where he teaches how to correctly interpret the dynamics of “ubertrends” and the innovation opportunities they present. His third book, “Ubertrends – How Trends and Innovation Are Transforming Our Future,” was published in 2019. He is currently writing LOCKDOWN – True Story: How the novel coronavirus escaped Wuhan, China and terrorized the world.

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  • The Post-Pandemic Consumer

    Yelp reports that American demand for psychics jumped 74% during the pandemic. But you don’t need to spend money on a psychic to divine America’s future.

    Let Michael Tchong help you navigate the new abnormal and its potential impact on consumers. How has the consumer’s psyche changed as a result of the novel coronavirus?

    What impact did the lockdown have on automobile purchasing, dining out, fitness, hobbies and crafts, home buying, recreational vehicles, and travel? Are such pandemic phenomena as bike riding and exercising, moving to the suburbs, and working from home here to stay?

    What will the journey to everyday life look like?

    This session also offers crucial perspectives on the importance of innovation in a virus-stricken world, either incremental or breakthrough improvements. Thought starters, challenges, and a hefty dose of humor will keep you on the edge of your seats.

  • Social Revolution: How Social Media Are Reinventing Our World

  • How Big is Your Data?

  • Can America Be Reinvented Through Crowdsourcing? In a Word, Yes!

  • The iPadification of Society: A New Media Lifestyle Emerges

  • A New Social Dialog - How Social Media Are Rewriting the Rules of Communication

  • How to Leverage Trends and Innovation to Develop a Winning Strategy

  • Future of Technology and Innovation and Its Impact on [Your] Industry

  • Unbox Your Thinking to Create Innovation Breakthroughs

  • Emerging Trends and Innovations: How Ubertrends are Reshaping Our Future

  • The Women's Acceptance Factor - Tracking the Unstoppable Ascent of Woman

  • Innovation+Trends Unpacked

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 Brain Tattoos: Creating Unique Brands That Stick in Your Customers' Minds
Brain Tattoos: Creating Unique Brands That Stick in Your Customers' Minds

Your brand will be so strong, customers won’t be able to get it out of their heads! A solid brand leaves a positive impression in the customer’s mind, but the impression made by an exceptional brand is virtually indelible. With Brain Tattoos, you will learn exactly how to make your brand truly distinct—and unforgettable.

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