Shawn Kanungo
As a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author, Shawn Kanungo has emerged as one of the world’s most sought-after voices on innovation and generative AI.
He spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to help them better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. In his high energy keynotes, Kanungo draws on his extensive experience to provide audiences with an optimistic roadmap for the future; one that embraces unexpected approaches to innovation to remain competitive and relevant.
Called the “best virtual speaker I’ve ever seen” by Forbes and recognized as one of Edify’s “Top 40 Under 40”, Kanungo has spent over two decades working with and advising Fortune 500 companies. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and behavioural economics, enabling him to guide organizations through complex transformations.
Kanungo made history as the first innovation expert with a streaming special on Apple TV and Prime Video. His bestselling book, The Bold Ones — celebrated by McKinsey as essential reading for decision makers — provides a thought-provoking blueprint for professionals and organization to embrace bold innovation in an era of unprecedented change.
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Shawn at Nordic Business Forum 2026
The Most Dangerous Person in the Room: Decision-Making in the Age of AI
During this session, Shawn will explore how leaders can make courageous and differentiated choices even in the midst of complexity, uncertainty, and rapidly evolving technologies. Shawn will underline that while AI is transforming every industry, it’s still human judgment that creates trust, impact, and advantage. He will also share his advice on how to combine analytics and AI with human insight for bold decision making.
Learning points:
- Why human judgment is the only way to build trust and differentiation when everyone has access to the same AI tools
- How to combine analytics and human insight to make decisive calls when the data is conflicting
- How to stop waiting for certainty and use AI tools to create your own opportunities.
More from Shawn Kanungo
Read
Disruption for disruption’s sake isn’t a smart strategy when you’re seeking ways to accelerate your career and become truly indispensable. In The Bold Ones, you’ll discover it’s more about being “dangerous” than disruptive: being simultaneously bold enough to challenge industries, yet practical enough to recreate them.
Listen
In this episode, Adam Larson sits down with Shawn Kanungo keynote speaker and bestselling author for a refreshingly candid conversation about why disruption isn’t a dirty word and how it can actually spark growth in your career and life. Shawn Kanungo shares personal stories, practical tactics, and bold advice on embracing change, overcoming imposter syndrome, and even learning from the jazz-like improvisation of life’s unexpected moments
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