Kes Sampanthar is a globally recognized thought leader at the intersection of business, human experience, and technology. With a career spanning over three decades, he has established himself as an award-winning innovator, technologist, and game designer, renowned for his strategic thinking and consulting expertise among Fortune 500 companies. His research into neuroscience, game design, behavioral economics, and paleoanthropology has culminated in the development of Motivational Design, a groundbreaking approach to creating engaging experiences, and a reinvention of Design Thinking for Business Model Innovation. As a former Managing Director at BCG, Kes led Innovation + Purpose, helping companies make the world a better place through innovation. However, recognizing the need for a paradigm shift in management consulting, Kes has embarked on a new venture as a partner at Valize, a revolutionary consulting firm founded in collaboration with Rita McGrath, the preeminent strategy and innovation thought leader. Valize represents a bold new direction in management consulting, combining Kes's expertise in AI and disruption management with Rita's unparalleled knowledge of lean methodologies and strategy. Together, they aim to empower organizations to develop the complex capabilities needed to thrive in an era of accelerating inflection points and decreasing transient advantage times. By partnering with Valize, companies can break free from their reliance on traditional consulting models and embrace a cutting-edge approach that leverages AI technologies and proven strategies for managing disruption. Kes's background in building startups and helping organizations navigate the challenges of the 21st century, coupled with Rita's groundbreaking research, creates a powerful synergy that will help clients stay ahead of the curve. Kes remains a sought-after speaker and thought leader in technology, design thinking, innovation strategy, and behavioral change. He has presented at prestigious events such as HCII, GSummit, CXP Forrester Forum, TEDActive, ReMIX, TEDxPennQuarter, TEDxAlbany, and 360IT. As a partner at Valize, he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in management consulting, helping organizations develop the resilience and agility needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. NOTE: Opinions expressed here are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer.