Futurist talks & performances that spark epiphanies

We travel globally to industry events, innovation summits and gatherings of thought leaders with futurist keynotes and performances that invite audiences to see beyond trends to mindshifts that transform the way we think about the future, and our role in creating it.

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Presentations

Think Like a Futurist

The Future of IoT and the Social Network of Things


MJ is a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and well-spoken futurist. I have worked with him on projects, and with clients, across many industries. Whether Insurance, Finance, Automotive, Manufacturing or digital business transformation in general terms, MJ has always moved the needle. He always impressed me with his ability to apply research and experience to real world business concerns, inspiring me and my clients with new ways of thinking about the future.
— Adam Stephenson, NTT Innovation Institute

About Us

MJ Petroni is the founder of Causeit, a San Francisco–based futurist think tank and innovation consultancy. Since 2006, Causeit has helped bring 21st century opportunities into the core of vision, strategy and culture for hundreds of clients, including Volkswagen, Swift, Google and the Omidyar Foundation. MJ was the Cyborg Anthropologist in Residence for NTT, served as a founding advisor of the Gates Foundation's digital financial platform for poverty alleviation, and is a repeat invitee to the Accenture Tech Vision Advisory Board. MJ is an alumnus of Lewis & Clark College and is currently authoring “Cybiomes: Biology, Technology and Hope.”