-Life as a Strategy and Emerging Tech Advisor-
Globally recognized, Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos’ unique international expertise at the intersection of emerging technology, security and macro trends has been sought by the United Nations, multi-nationals, tech companies, design agencies, academia (such as MIT and Oxford Said Business School), and foreign governments around the world.
Through her consulting company Abundance Studio, she helps her clients understand what the fourth industrial revolution means for their value proposition, create innovation roadmaps and partner strategies to expand their brand’s reach.
Global Expertise
This includes coaching her clients on how to posture their organization to maintain relevance through rapid technological change. Dr. Kostopoulos has experience working in the US, Europe, Middle East and East Asia.
Art and Expression
Separately, she makes art about emerging technology and society and is represented by Miami based art gallery Artem Scientia and has a fashion label called Empowering Workwear that she uses to make storytelling fashion pieces.
Health and Wellness
Passionate about longevity she curates an interview series called Project Nof1 where she interviews people on their healthy aging protocols.
Reasons to Listen
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
- those interested in discovering what it takes to carve out a professional career based around emerging tech strategic advising
- those wanting to uncover deeper insights and opinions related to a host of contemporary emerging tech trends
- those who are looking for inspiration in so far as pursuing a career associated with emerging tech and strategic consulting
Listeners will come away with insights on:
- insights on what emerging technology truly means from an expert within that space
- what Dr. Kostopoulos keys in on as a strategy and emerging tech advisor from a roles and responsibilities perspective
- specific examples and case study looks at the type of work she is involved with
- what on the edge means to a strategy and emerging tech advisor
- her specific pathway she took in establishing her career, reputation and background within emerging tech
- what the fourth industrial revolution means and why it’s understanding is key to effectively managing a career as a strategy and emerging tech advisor
- what the current pace of technological change means to companies and individuals and those working within a strategic advisory capacity
- the degree to which she is constantly learning and updating her own knowledge base on issues and topics related to emerging tech in order to serve client needs
- the role of curiosity and passion in her work
- the value Dr. Kostopoulos professionally and personally derives from her work
- why right now is such a great time to get into covering emerging tech
- a sneak peek of her upcoming book, The Imagination Dilemma
- much more!
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
I have given myself permission to pursue the things that interest me. And that to me is the bedrock of everything I have done. I say that intentionally because a lot of people do not give themselves the permission to pursue the things that they are excited about.”
Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos
Check out the Video Conversation:
For those who desire to view video highlights of the conversation, you can do so via Youtube.
Discover More
For those interested in learning more about Dr. Kostopoulos and her work, be sure to visit his portfolio website or her consulting company Abundance Studio.
Further, don’t miss her Fashion Label or her Project Nof1 Interview Series on healthy aging protocols. Lastly you can also find and follow her on the following platform:
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