Kate O'Neill, professional global keynote speaker

As a globally recognized keynote speaker and thought leader, I deliver transformative insights at the intersection of technology, business, and human experience. My talks inspire and equip leaders to navigate digital transformation while creating meaningful human experiences at scale.

Selected speaking engagements demonstrate impact across sectors:

- GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION
    - United Nations: Multiple keynotes on data-driven innovation and human experience
    - World Government Summit (Dubai): Future of work presentation to world leaders
    - Amsterdam's Future-Readiness Initiative: Strategic city transformation
- FORTUNE 500 & ENTERPRISE
    - Executive keynotes for Google, IBM, Adobe, Microsoft, Cisco
    - Digital transformation strategies for Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Charles Schwab
    - Innovation workshops for HCA Healthcare, Northwestern Mutual
- SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
    - Tech Innovation: Talks at Google series, Etsy Engineering Day
    - Academic Leadership: Guest lectures at Cambridge, Harvard, Yale
    - Industry Events: INBOUND, O'Reilly Strata + Hadoop World London

Speaking topics include:

- • The Tech Humanist Approach to Digital Transformation
- • AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation
- • Future-Ready Leadership in a Tech-Driven World
- • Creating Meaningful Human Experiences at Scale

Available for keynotes, executive workshops, and strategic advisory sessions. Past audiences have included C-suite executives and senior leaders from Fortune 500 companies, tech innovators, and global organizations committed to responsible digital transformation.

Professional Keynote Speaker

The Tech Humanist Show

The Tech Humanist Show is a multi-format program exploring how data and technology shape the human experience. Available as both a podcast and video series, the show features in-depth conversations with influential thinkers and leaders in ethical AI, privacy, and emerging technology. Distinguished guests have included Dr. Rumman Chowdhury (former Twitter Director of ML Ethics), David Ryan Polgar (Founder of All Tech Is Human), Dr. Safiya Noble (author of "Algorithms of Oppression"), and Yanis Varoufakis (former finance minister of Greece and author of “Technofeudalism”), among other visionary voices shaping the future of technology and humanity.

Creator, Host, Executive Producer

KO Insights

KO Insights is a premier strategic advisory firm transforming how global organizations navigate the intersection of technology and humanity. We specialize in human-centric digital transformation, AI ethics, and meaningful innovation at scale.

Our expertise delivers measurable impact through executive advisory services, transformative keynotes, and strategic workshops. We help organizations harness emerging technologies while prioritizing meaningful human experiences and responsible innovation.

Select client engagements showcase our impact across sectors:

- Guided a FORTUNE 50 TECH GIANT in developing ethical AI frameworks and human-centric product strategies
- Partnered with a GLOBAL CONSUMER BRAND LEADER to revolutionize their digital customer experience across 100+ markets
- Led digital transformation strategy for a MAJOR HEALTHCARE NETWORK, focusing on patient experience optimization
- Advised a LEADING SMART CITY INITIATIVE on human-centric IoT implementation
- Facilitated strategic innovation workshops for MULTIPLE FORTUNE 100 EXECUTIVE TEAMS

Our client portfolio includes Fortune 100 corporations, global tech leaders, prestigious universities (including Harvard, Cambridge, Yale), major healthcare institutions, government agencies, and the United Nations. We've worked with recognized brands such as Google, IBM, Adobe, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's, delivering transformative insights that drive both business success and human benefit.

We share our insights globally through books, articles, and thought leadership collaborations with major organizations. My upcoming book "What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast" (2025, Wiley and Thinkers50) continues this tradition.

Founder & CEO / Chief Tech Humanist (Expert Consultant/Advisor, Author, Speaker)

Professional Global Keynote Speaker

Leading Authorities, Inc.

BigSpeak Speakers Bureau

Keppler Speakers

London Speaker Bureau

Faith Popcorn's BrainReserve

Have consulted on strategy projects for Fortune 500 clients, including go-to-market consumer strategy for a new pharmaceutical device, as well as providing expert input on trends for client projects from time to time.

Consulting Strategist / Member of "TalentBank" Panel of Experts

Deep Focus

Stepped in temporarily to lead strategy definition for a client roster including household-name consumer brands and global organizations.

Strategy Consultant

Known globally as the "Tech Humanist," Kate O'Neill is a leading voice on AI ethics, responsible tech, and human-centric digital transformation. As a sought-after expert, she advises Fortune 500 leaders and speaks at high-profile events worldwide on navigating our tech-driven future while prioritizing human experiences.

Kate's unique blend of "Strategic Optimism" and tech expertise has made her an in-demand consultant for organizations facing complex challenges in emerging technologies, climate change, and rapid digital transformation. Her insights help businesses innovate responsibly, balancing technological advancement with human values.

Career highlights:

- Author of six books, including the forthcoming "What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast"
- Shortlisted for the prestigious Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award
- Featured expert on BBC, WIRED, NPR, and other major media outlets
- Pioneering roles: First content management position at Netflix, built Toshiba's first intranet

With over 25 years of cross-functional expertise in technology, strategy, and innovation, Kate has consistently been at the forefront of digital industry practices. Her work spans from data analytics and IoT to AI and machine learning, always with a focus on creating meaningful, scalable human experiences.

Recognized as "Technology Entrepreneur of the Year" and "Strategist of the Year," Kate continues to shape the global conversation on how businesses can thrive in the digital age while making a positive impact on humanity.

For more information, visit: http://www.koinsights.com/about/about-kate-oneill/

Latest book available for pre-order at: 
https://www.amazon.com/What-Matters-Next-Human-Friendly-Decisions/dp/1394296428/

Kate O'Neill

Brian Rollo Consulting Group

Empowering leaders to unlock their teams' full potential, resulting in measurable improvements in employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. I've coached hundreds of executives and managers across industries, helping them build high-performing teams through enhanced leadership capabilities.

Collaborating with progressive organizations to develop authentic workplace cultures that drive success. I specialize in helping companies articulate their core values and implement behavioral frameworks that bring those values to life throughout their organizations.

Inspiring audiences through dynamic keynote presentations and interactive workshops focused on practical leadership development. My sessions equip participants with actionable strategies they can apply both professionally and personally to become more influential leaders.

Author of "The 10 Habits of Influential Leaders," which distills my experience and research into a practical guide for developing impactful leadership skills.

CEO, Owner

Community, Work & Independence

In my role as a Board Member at Community, Work & Independence, I work closely with my fellow board members to develop and implement strategies to empower individuals with differing abilities. I actively participate in fundraising events and community outreach efforts to support CWI's mission of creating a more inclusive society for all.

Board Member

CultureTalk

The CultureTalk Survey System provides a new framework of understanding that fuels personal growth and organizational fulfillment. Using the power inherent in Archetypes, CultureTalk opens doors to a more conscious and positive way of interacting and communicating, helping people realize their greatest potential and organizations carry out their unique missions.

Certified Partner, Organizational Culture Consultant

Mindset Management, Inc.

Mindset Management specializes in SaaS-based employee engagement solutions that help organizations drive people engagement on a sustainable basis. At enterprise, team and individual level. By empowering leaders.

C-Suite Advisors NY

We provide on-demand consultative support for C-Suite functions in Upstate New York.

Advisor

BNI Global

With over 270,000 members in 9,400-plus chapters worldwide, BNI is the world’s leading referral organization. In 2019 alone, BNI member referrals have generated $16.2 billion USD in revenue for our member businesses.

Chapter President - Adirondack Chapter

Arrow Financial Corporation

I led the creation and delivery of high impact training to over 500 employees across all levels of award-winning financial institutions.  Highlights include creating and facilitating a high impact leadership training program, developing and delivering a career development program for high performing team members, and collaborating with the executive team to create succession planning best practices.

Training Senior Manager

For as long as I can remember, I've been obsessed with answering one question: What's the best way to lead so that people want to follow?

But over time, I realized I was asking the wrong question. The real breakthrough comes when we ask: How do we lead so people LOVE to follow?

The difference is profound. People might want to follow today and change their minds tomorrow. But when they love to follow, they bring loyalty, commitment, and find deeper meaning in their work.

I've devoted my career to exploring this distinction—first as a corporate leader managing hundreds of employees, and now as a leadership consultant, coach, and strategist working with forward-thinking organizations throughout the USA and beyond. My mission is to help leaders create environments where people don't just comply but enthusiastically commit.

I deliver this transformation through four pathways:

* Executive coaching for senior leaders
* Strategic consulting for leadership teams
* Immersive workshops that drive lasting change
* Keynote speaking at company events and conferences

I'm the author of The 10 Habits of Highly Influential Leaders and creator of the Point to Point Leadership Methodology, a framework designed to help leaders bridge the gap between vision and execution.

If you'd like to get started, I invite you to take my free leadership assessment at https://influential-leader.scoreapp.com/

Interested in exploring how I can support your leadership journey? Feel free to DM me here on LinkedIn.

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