Matt Klein
A Webby-winning writer, global speaker and “Top Voice in Market Research,” Klein is a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to make sense of cultural change.
With a decade of experience in trend forecasting, innovation, and strategic communications, Klein partners with investors, the UN, philanthropies, the press, and brands to make sense of the zeitgeist and author future-proofing strategies.
His award-winning publication ZINE critically researches our relationship with technology and media, provoking tens of thousands globally. ZINE offers executives, government officials and academics alike cultural intelligence and interviews, analyzing overlooked trends.
Effectively explaining emerging social shifts, he’s a relied upon source for the WSJ, DAZED and VICE, and former contributor to Forbes where he served as a media critic. He’s also a speaker at SXSW, Fast Company, and MoMA, and guest lecturer at universities including NYU and The New School.
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