Daniel Burrus - Introduction

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Daniel Burrus is considered one of the world's leading technology forecasters, and is the founder and CEO of Burrus Research Associates, Inc., a research and consulting firm that specializes in global innovations in science and technology.

Over the past two decades, he has established an exceptional record of accurately predicting the future of technological change. For example, back in 1983 he predicted the digital revolution of the 90's, the sequencing of the human gene code by 2000, and he identified fiberoptics as the broadband medium of choice…and the list goes on and on.

He has helped hundreds of clients, including many companies from the Fortune 500, develop successful competitive strategies based on the creative application of leading-edge technologies.

He publishes a variety of technology publications, including the Technotrends Newsletter®, and is the author of six books including his highly acclaimed book, Technotrends, which has been translated into over a dozen languages.

He has appeared on programs such as Larry King, PBS, and CNN Special Reports, and is quoted in publications like Fortune and Industry Week. The New York Times has referred to him as one of the top three business gurus in the nation.

He is a highly successful entrepreneur who has founded and managed five businesses.

Would you please help me welcome Daniel Burrus.