Dr Pippa Malmgren
Transform economic strategy with Dr Pippa Malmgren, speaker and geopolitical economist. Pippa works with policymakers and corporations to navigate global markets and technological disruption, delivering award-winning insights backed by White House experience and MIT advisory roles.
London, United Kingdom
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Pippa's career began in the White House, where she served as Special Assistant to President George W. Bush and contributed to the National Economic Council. Her experience includes assessing economic risks post-9/11 and advising on corporate governance and financial markets. Following her time in government, she held significant roles in the financial sector, including Deputy Head of Global Strategy at UBS and Global Chief Currency Strategist at Bankers Trust.
In addition to her advisory roles, Pippa has founded and led several tech ventures, including a robotics firm that won multiple awards for its innovative industrial drones. She is a strategic advisor to C10 Labs at the MIT Media Lab and serves on the board of Premios Verdes, which recognises cleantech start-ups in emerging markets. Her commitment to advancing technology and sustainability is further exemplified by her involvement in LUNARC, a project focused on the arts and humanities in lunar exploration.
Pippa is also a prolific author, with her recent bestseller, The Infinite Leader, receiving the International Press Award for Best Book on Leadership. Her previous works have garnered similar acclaim, establishing her as a thought leader in leadership and economic strategy. Recognised as one of the Fifty Top Inspiring Women in the UK and a recipient of the Mission College Women in Leadership Prize, Pippa continues to influence the discourse on leadership and innovation.
With academic credentials that include a BA from Mount Vernon College and an M.Sc. and PhD from LSE, Pippa is also an occasional lecturer at prestigious institutions. Her insights are regularly sought by major corporations and governments, reflecting her status as a leading expert in her field.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Dr Pippa Malmgren will explore the intricate landscape of geopolitics and technology as the US approaches a pivotal election year. She highlights the global challenges beyond Ukraine, including the race for space resources and the transformative potential of AI. Pippa emphasises the optimistic view that emerging technologies can foster abundance and international collaboration. Attendees will learn how to navigate these complexities and prepare for the rise of a new, policy-focused leadership in the US.
Dr Pippa Malmgren, an economist and co-founder of an award-winning drone firm, advocates for a soulful approach to AI and emerging technologies. She highlights how automation and AI have created more jobs than they have displaced, fostering optimism about new sectors like space infrastructure and life sciences. Attendees will learn about the exponential growth of computational power, the shift towards immersive Web 3 content, and how these advancements can lead to greater abundance and effective collaboration in various fields.
Dr Pippa Malmgren's talk, "Leadership Renaissance," explores the evolution of leadership in today's fast-paced world. Drawing from her award-winning books, she highlights the need for heartfelt leadership and the importance of situational fluency. Attendees will learn to cultivate sharper situational awareness, embrace diverse thinking, and lead with empathy. Dr Malmgren emphasises that understanding culture is crucial for resolving differences and achieving success in communities, companies, and countries.
Dr Pippa Malmgren highlights the importance of recognising economic signals present in daily life. She emphasises the advantage of early detection over waiting for official data, which may result in missed opportunities. Participants will learn to identify and interpret these signals to make informed decisions.
Addressing the concept of GDP as an act of bravery, Pippa Malmgren discusses the value of reaching beyond one's grasp and expanding skills. She illustrates how such endeavours contribute to both economic growth and personal profitability, encouraging attendees to embrace calculated risks.
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Featured Projects
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