Terence Mauri

Founder, Hack Future Lab, Expert on Future Readiness DNA, MIT Global Insights, and Entrepreneur mentor

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Terence Mauri 's Biography

Terence Mauri is the founder of Future Insights think tank Hack Future Lab, a best-selling author, and one of the world's most popular headline keynote speakers who inspire leaders to sharpen their future readiness muscle. Terence holds an Entrepreneur Mentor in Residence at MIT and is a visiting Professor at IE Business School. He is an MIT Global Insights partner with over 20 years of track record of battle-tested ideas to turn disruption into a tailwind for laser-like focus, strategic courage, and value creation. Firms, including Google, HSBC, Pfizer, and Assurant, partner with Terence as their go-to thinker to ignite new thinking for the Intelligence Age. His upcoming book, The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in The Unknown, has been described as “Breakthrough thinking to unlock huge potential” by Chris Barton, the founder of Shazam. Terence has first-hand experience growing $100m+ businesses in rapidly changing times as a former director of one of the world’s largest advertising agencies, where he advised clients from iconic companies, including Apple, Microsoft, and Novartis. He says: “Change used to happen as a breeze. Now, it feels like a category-five typhoon. But it’s never been easier to miss the upside of disruption. Leaders should not waste one of the biggest reframing moments of their lifetimes because the future isn’t just about tech and trends. It’s about mindsets and choices, too. My #1 call to action is, "We always overestimate the risk of trying something new and underestimate the risk of standing still. When volatility is high, not taking a risk is a risk." Terence's keynotes have been described as the “equivalent of a double espresso for leaders” by Unilever and “the most wisdom per keynote” by Nike. He believes we should not waste the biggest reframing moments of our lifetimes, and when the world evolves, we must adapt too. “An influential and outspoken thinker on the future.” Thinkers50 As Featured in Forbes, Inc., Economist, Wired, Fast Company MIT Global Insights Partner and Entrepreneur mentor Visiting Professor IE Business School *NEW BOOK! The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown

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The Upside of Disruption: Leading & Thriving in the Unknown

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The Upside of Disruption

Terence challenges leaders to see disruption not as a threat but as the greatest opportunity of our time. He reveals how volatility and change can be reframed as catalysts for bold decisions, fresh thinking, and long-term growth.

This keynote equips audiences with the courage and mindset to turn disruption into a strategic advantage. Participants leave inspired to embrace uncertainty and unlock the hidden potential of change.

Thrive AI

Our speaker explores how leaders can harness AI to unlock new levels of performance, creativity, and resilience. Terence highlights how humans and AI can thrive together by combining intelligence with empathy and imagination.

This session provides practical strategies for leveraging AI responsibly and effectively. Audiences leave with clarity on how to use AI as a powerful partner for growth and innovation.

The Age of Co-Intelligence

Terence introduces the concept of co-intelligence—the collaboration between humans, machines, and networks. He shows how co-intelligence is reshaping industries, decision-making, and leadership itself.

This keynote inspires organizations to build futures where intelligence is shared and amplified. Attendees gain insights into how to lead in an era defined by collective power and connected thinking.

Innovation and Growth

In this talk, Terence reveals what it takes to build a culture where innovation flourishes and fuels sustainable growth. He shares practical lessons from organizations that continually adapt, experiment, and reinvent themselves.

This session motivates leaders to move beyond incremental change and embrace transformative ideas. Audiences leave with actionable tools to embed innovation into the core of their business strategy.

Future Readiness

Terence emphasizes why future readiness is now the most important leadership skill. He outlines how leaders can sharpen their foresight, resilience, and adaptability in a world of accelerating change.

This keynote gives audiences a framework to build future-fit organizations. Participants walk away with renewed confidence to anticipate disruption, act decisively, and shape what comes next.

Terence Mauri 's Biography

His upcoming book, The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in The Unknown, has been described as “Breakthrough thinking to unlock huge potential” by Chris Barton, the founder of Shazam.

Terence has first-hand experience growing $100m+ businesses in rapidly changing times as a former director of one of the world’s largest advertising agencies, where he advised clients from iconic companies, including Apple, Microsoft, and Novartis. He says: “Change used to happen as a breeze. Now, it feels like a category-five typhoon. But it’s never been easier to miss the upside of disruption. Leaders should not waste one of the biggest reframing moments of their lifetimes because the future isn’t just about tech and trends. It’s about mindsets and choices, too. My #1 call to action is, "We always overestimate the risk of trying something new and underestimate the risk of standing still. When volatility is high, not taking a risk is a risk."

Terence's keynotes have been described as the “equivalent of a double espresso for leaders” by Unilever and “the most wisdom per keynote” by Nike. He believes we should not waste the biggest reframing moments of our lifetimes, and when the world evolves, we must adapt too.

“An influential and outspoken thinker on the future.” Thinkers50
As Featured in Forbes, Inc., Economist, Wired, Fast Company
MIT Global Insights Partner and Entrepreneur mentor
Visiting Professor IE Business School
*NEW BOOK! The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown

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Terence Mauri testimonials

Inga Rottmann

VP Marketing, Wolters Kluwer

“What a way to open our client conference! Terence inspired our audience to develop a new mindset, act as agents of change, and reimagine their future, bolder selves.”

Unilever

“Terence's keynote is like a double espresso! His talk was an inspiring, engaging, and provoking session about the future of leadership!

WIPFLI

“I've arranged over 50 keynote talks in my career, and Terence is in the top 5! His approach was collaborative, creative, and connected to who we are as a firm and the challenges we wanted him to help us think about.”

Pfizer

“What a keynote speech, Terence. It was outstanding. The messages you used during the keynote resonated extremely well, and the team loved them! They have already started using words like Leadership Tax and Unlearning.”

Quadra Chemicals

“He was awesome! The crowd gave him a standing ovation! Very relevant and inspiring.”

Gartner

Great job on the keynote! Your energy and material were spot on!”