Tiago Mattos

Tiago Mattos is an entrepreneur, author, and teacher. He is considered the most prominent futurist in Brazil.

As an entrepreneur, he has been part of the founding teams of various new economy initiatives: big data labs, digital platforms, coworking spaces, accelerators, in-class interaction apps, innovation schools, among others.

As an author, he had his first book listed as a bestseller within the first week. In 2020, he was invited to participate in the Brazilian edition of the anthology ’Letter to My Younger Self,’ alongside contributions from Paul McCartney, Jamie Oliver, Arianna Huffington, Ozzy Osbourne, and eighty other international figures. He was an innovation columnist for Época Negócios and for FastCompany Brasil.

As an educator/speaker, he was the first Brazilian to join the expert team at Singularity University (USA). He was also a guest lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel) and the University of Lisbon (Portugal). His keynotes have engaged audiences across all five continents. In 2018, he was invited to share insights at the United Nations in Geneva.

As a futurist, Tiago has developed numerous theses and tools on the subject, with some of his forecasts gaining significant media attention. His work has influenced the strategic directions of dozens of organizations in Brazil. Internationally, he has been invited to participate in leadership meetings at companies such as Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Fiat/Chrysler, Merck, ABI/Ambev, among others.

Tiago gives approximately one hundred classes/lectures annually. Each January, he refreshes virtually all of his content - a way to keep learning and seeking out fresh perspectives.