In 1983, Burrus was the first and only futurist to accurately identify the top technologies that would drive two decades of revolutionary change. Since then, he has established a worldwide reputation for his exceptional record of accurately predicting the future of technological change and its direct impact on the business world. He has helped hundreds of clients develop successful competitive strategies based on the creative application of leading-edge technologies, and has delivered over 2,200 keynote speeches to corporations, associations, and professional organizations worldwide.

In his presentations, Mr. Burrus blends timely and provocative knowledge with just the right amount of humor and motivation. He is a master at tailoring his presentations to his audiences as he identifies relevant trends and offers powerful, practical strategies for turning rapid change into a competitive advantage.

His interest in research became apparent in his third year of college when he became one of the first undergraduates in the nation to direct a federal research grant. He has founded and managed five businesses, two of which were national leaders in their first year. As a highly successful entrepreneur, he knows how to translate research findings into practical business advantages.

Burrus' client list encompasses a wide range of industries, and includes many Fortune 500 companies such as GE, IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, DuPont, AT&T, Toshiba, American Express, Northwestern Mutual, ExxonMobil, and Sara Lee. He has been the subject of a PBS Special and has appeared on programs such as Larry King, Lou Dobbs, CNNfn, and Bloomberg and is quoted in a variety of publications including Fortune, Forbes, and USA Today.

Articles by Daniel Burrus:

• How Much Change Will We See In the 21st Century?
  
• Business Opportunities of the 21st Century
  
• Technotrends: How To Use Technology To Go Beyond Your Competition