Founder, The Flux Group | Former Managing Editor, Fast Company, Time, Fortune and Money
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About This Speaker: Robert Safian
Robert Safian has spent decades chronicling organizations and leaders who defy the odds, uncovering the secrets behind their success. His presentations synthesize these lessons into eye-opening, entertaining talks filled with compelling storytelling. Safian’s warm and approachable style makes him an expert at collaborating with event organizers to tailor his presentations to each audience. Whether exploring a startup in Detroit, the tech scene in Palo Alto, or an innovator in Shanghai, he brings fresh insights into the mainstream, offering hope and inspiration to professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
Furthermore, Safian has built a reputation for near-clairvoyant prediction. He was the first editor to feature Mark Zuckerberg on a magazine cover and covered Airbnb, Netflix, and Uber long before they became household names. For nearly twelve years, he led the award-winning Fast Company, turning it into the world’s leading progressive business media brand. His work earned him the prestigious title of Editor of the Year by Adweek and the National Magazine Award for Magazine of the Year in 2014, beating out top publications like The New Yorker and The Atlantic.
Additionally, Robert Safian has held influential roles at Time, Fortune, and Money, where he served as executive editor and chief editor for six years. He frequently appears as a guest on networks like CBS, CNN, CNBC, and MSNBC.
His current ventures include The Flux Group, an advisory firm focused on innovative business practices, and The Flux Network, a community of leading thinkers. Safian’s forthcoming book will explore how leaders can thrive in today’s high-flux environments.
Robert Safian is also known for his onstage interviews with CEOs from top companies and high-profile celebrities. He has spoken at global events such as SxSW, the UN’s Global Accelerators Council, and Cannes Lions, offering invaluable insights into leadership, disruption, and business reinvention.
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