Franklin Templeton
Keynote Speaker
“Invest in You”
Madrid, Spain
Invest In You
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Invest In You
Survival is an investment
Survival is something we invest in, as people and as businesses, and those investments compound into who gets to build the future. The talk starts in the dark, with a stranger who made a choice in about three seconds and brought someone home. In the Second World War, the mathematician Abraham Wald looked at the bombers that returned and argued for armour where the bullet holes weren't, because the planes hit there never made it back. He changed the model, and that changed who came home. Who gets to survive, learn and build is not fate. It is an allocation. The same is true of a business: the ones that last are not the lucky ones, but the ones that keep updating their model and investing in what keeps them alive. Along the way, audiences see how easily perception is fooled, how we build models of ourselves and of each other, and what today's technology can already do, live on stage. Then the talk asks one question: if we can do nearly anything, what should we be doing? The answer starts with you. Every change in the world begins as a change in one person's model, so the first investment is in yourself: becoming someone who can. From there it spreads, through real work: emergency response technology that helps save lives, and robotics education that trains young people who go on to train others. We save lives, we educate the future, they build it, and we all thrive. Technology lets that happen at a scale no generation before us has had. Invest in You is for rooms that decide where resources go, for businesses that intend to last, and for anyone ready to see themselves as the place where change begins. It starts in darkness and ends in light.
- mindset
- purpose
- motivational
- innovation
- self-improvement
Previously delivered as a closing talk at an SU Summit
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Wits University Innovation
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Wits Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Course
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Exponential Africa
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Online
Innovation
Wits Health Sciences Faculty Retreat
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Stanford SPARK Global Meeting
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Very good motivational speaker, with an emotionally loaded story.
Dr. Adam Pantanowitz's presentation on 'Wield Modern Magic' at the Absa Internal Audit innovation conference was nothing short of mesmerizing. As someone deeply entrenched in the realm of technology and innovation, I found Dr. Pantanowitz's insights to be not only enlightening but truly magical. Dr. Pantanowitz has an extraordinary ability to blend the art of storytelling with cutting-edge technology, captivating the audience with each word. His presentation was a masterclass in demonstrating how seemingly impossible feats can be achieved through the strategic application of modern technology and innovative thinking. What struck us most about Dr. Pantanowitz's presentation was his passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible. He seamlessly weaved together examples from various fields, illustrating how advancements in fields like artificial intelligence, robotics, and bioengineering are reshaping our world in ways that were once unimaginable. Furthermore, Dr. Pantanowitz's presentation was not just about showcasing technological marvels; it was about empowering individuals to embrace the magic of innovation and leverage it to drive positive change in their own lives and organizations. His message resonated deeply with us, reminding us of the limitless potential that lies within each of us to shape the future. In conclusion, I cannot recommend Dr. Adam Pantanowitz highly enough as a speaker. His blend of expertise, charisma, and passion for innovation makes him a true magician on stage. I eagerly await the opportunity to experience his magic once again.
I’m incredibly grateful for how Dr Adam Pantanowitz has broadened my perspective on the endless possibilities through their remarkable biomedical achievements. There are so many ideas to express, and after reflecting for a week, one phrase that really resonated with me was: \"Our constraints can be seen as a catalyst for innovation, rather than a limitation.\" What an inspiring session this was! Thank you ... for this once in a lifetime experience
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