Matt Carmichael
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CONNECTING FORESIGHT WITH INSIGHT
ABOUT MATT CARMICHAEL
Demographic analysis, public opinion surveys, and 1:1 interviews. Qualitative and qualitative data. These are all building blocks for understanding. Analyzing is one step. Spinning them into a compelling, actionable narrative is the next.
MY WORK
I build on my background as a data journalist to create and analyze data, interview experts and tell stories on page, or on stage.
From survey design, to data analysis, to signals gathering, data grounds stories.
Once the foundation is set, I craft compelling, actionable content from social media posts to books.
From small teams to ballrooms; from non-profits to Fortune 50 executives, I present about consumer and democgraphic trends and "the future of..."
STORIES TOLD
These stories can, and should lead to action and intent to help organizations work toward the futures they want.
What the Future
Founding editor
Each month, What the Future asks the big question about the mid-term scenarios of a different topic: from transportation, to democracy, to food, to parenting. Each issue uses strategic foresight coupled with an exclusive survey and expert interviews to help businesses prepare for what might come.
Urban planning, economic development and placemaking
Editor, Livability.com
How cities become great places, and how to find the best place for you. Archive at: bestplacesto.live
Buyographics
Author
Buyographics focuses on the top trends reshaping the consumer landscape and impacting buying behavior. The book combines a data-rich look at the changing American consumer, with exclusive expert interviews, and and ethnographic look at ten representative families in a smart, engaging read.
PORTFOLIO
Links to stories I’ve told as a futurist, demographer, and photographer.
AUDIENCES
TESTIMONIALS
"Matt was phenomenal! Well prepared, articulate, engaging and brought keen insights to our efforts about what is vital."
Jon Gregory
Senior Vice President and Venture Banking Manager at Five Star Bank, Angel Investment Fund
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Elena Louise
CTO Stellar Industries
"We chose Lenoox because it is the perfect combination of convenience and quality. Team takes care of getting us high-quality images quickly and more than build jacket efficiently."
Brandon Hadid
CEO Ubisoft Montreal
FAQ
Matt is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists, the Global Futurists Society, and holds a Certificate of Achievement in Foresight from the University of Houston. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School.
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Matt is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists, the Global Futurists Society, and holds a Certificate of Achievement in Foresight from the University of Houston.