Greg Verdino

Greg Verdino is a highly regarded authority on "the digital now." He is known for his uncanny ability to forecast trends, spot the difference between fads and the future, and empower organizations to thrive in the face of exponential change. Greg's perspectives have been shaped by more than 30 years spent working at the forefront of change, during which time he has advised hundreds of organizations including more than 50 of the Fortune 500; has served in senior leadership positions at a half-dozen technology start-ups; and has launched innovative products, lines of business, and divisions from within traditional companies. Today, he is Senior Partner at Velocity Road, an AI consultancy that guides businesses through the complexity of the AI era so they can lead with clarity, adapt at speed, and stay ahead of always-on change. Greg is the author of Never Normal: Uncommon Ideas for Leaders Who Won't Settle for the Status Quo (2020) and microMARKETING: Get Big Results by Thinking and Acting Small. From 2023 through 2025 he hosted the No Brainer AI podcast, growing it into one of the world's most popular podcasts about artificial intelligence for business. His bold ideas and real-world experience have made him a go-to expert for a wide range of media outlets including Bloomberg Business, MarketWatch, CNN, eMarketer, the New York Times, Raconteur and the Wall Street Journal. He is an in-demand presenter who has spoken at hundreds of corporate and association events.