Meet the former Editor of Wired and bestselling author of ‘Non-Bullshit Innovation’. Discover expert insights from this leading authority on how AI and technology are reshaping business.
Europe
United Kingdom
Core Intelligence Domain: Technology & Innovation
Location: London, United Kingdom | Languages: English
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence
David Rowan operates at the critical intersection of venture capital, exponential technology, and corporate strategy, providing C-suite leaders with the unvarnished foresight required to navigate an era of unprecedented disruption. As the Founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK, he spent over a decade interrogating the world’s most visionary founders and technologists, extracting the proprietary frameworks that separate authentic technological advancement from mere corporate theatre. Today, as an active investor in over 150 early-stage technology companies—spanning artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and climate tech—he delivers unparalleled intelligence on the structural shifts redefining global markets.
During his tenure launching and leading WIRED UK, David Rowan built an unrivalled global network of innovators, from Silicon Valley giants to deep-tech pioneers. He has conducted thousands of interviews with the architects of the modern digital economy, travelling globally to identify the macro-trends before they reach the mainstream. Transitioning from technological observation to active participation, he now leverages his capital and strategic foresight to back founders solving some of humanity’s most complex challenges in health-tech, mobility, and applied AI.
Author of the bestselling book “Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World’s Smartest Minds”, David Rowan dismantles the superficial methodologies that plague legacy corporations. He argues fiercely against “innovation theatre”—the reliance on corporate incubators, beanbags, and ping-pong tables—in favour of structural agility and bold venture building. His proprietary framework highlights pragmatic, proven strategies deployed by hyper-growth startups and enlightened enterprises to drive genuine commercial transformation.
David is highly sought after by boards, government agencies, and global multinationals to translate complex technological paradigms into actionable business strategies. His intelligence briefings focus on:
Engaging David Rowan equips senior leadership teams with an unparalleled competitive advantage. Through his unique vantage point as a seasoned tech journalist, active venture capitalist, and author, he filters out technological hype to deliver actionable, commercially viable foresight. Audiences leave his sessions armed with the proprietary frameworks necessary to dismantle internal bureaucracy, harness the exponential power of AI, and future-proof their organisations against rapid market disruption. He does not just predict the future; he actively invests in it, offering leaders a rare, unvarnished blueprint for authentic commercial reinvention.
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“David was fantastic. The content was perfect. The talk was fast paced, interesting, relevant and accessible. It set up the innovation session of our agenda really well and I was delighted with the result.”
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“A stellar moderator – insightful and challenging to the speakers, witty and engaging for the audience, and very positive to work with.”
“You set the tone for the day perfectly, engaging the audience and steering the presenters through a very full agenda. The feedback from the day has been overwhelmingly positive, which is largely due to your dynamism, good humour and professionalism.”
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