ROHIT BHARGAVA - A NON-OBVIOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Rohit Bhargava has spent more than a decade helping financial services leaders see what others miss. His Non-Obvious Trend Report - read by over 1 million people and used annually by hundreds of global brand leaders - has made him a trusted keynote voice for American Express, VISA, JP Morgan Chase, Prudential, and America's Credit Unions. A 3-time WSJ bestselling author of eleven books, including the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller Non-Obvious Megatrends, he specializes in teaching disruptive thinking within highly regulated industries. Rohit has keynoted events in 32 countries, writes for Inc and Entrepreneur, and teaches at Georgetown University. He loves the Olympics and actively hates cauliflower.
Watch some recent videos from Rohit's social media accounts all about non-obvious thinking and some ideas that may be relevant for your audience:
For the past 15 years, Rohit's trend research and books have frequently focused on spotlighting the biggest trends in the financial services & insurance industry. Here are just a few from his past research that are still deeply relevant for financial services & insurance professionals and that he often integrates into his trend presentations.
The growing ubiquity of data and the myriad ways it can be collected raise big questions about how to make it truly useful, who owns the data, and who should stand to profit from it.
More On This TrendAs the lines between industries erode, how we sell and buy anything changes constantly, leading to a continual disruption of business models, distribution channels, consumer expectations and even innovation itself.
More On This TrendAs we increasingly rely on predictive technology that keeps us and our world safe and makes life more convenient, we must contend with the privacy trade-offs required to make it work.
More On This TrendCooperatives, mutual societies and credit unions are centuries old and enormous, yet they remain rare among the fastest-growing digital startups even though those business models are networked and community-powered by design. The startup…
More On This TrendWe count steps, compare calories, measure resting heart rates and track sleep, because data makes us feel in control. On carbon we have spent years oscillating between guilt and ignorance, with no number to act on. In the future normal…
More On This TrendAs manipulated content gets cheaper and more convincing, proving what is real becomes urgent for everyone. The same technology that enables convincing fabrications can also expose them, by capturing the provenance of an image or video at…
More On This TrendBanks aim to win trust by reinforcing a human presence in all of their products and services.
More On This TrendOften unsure of whom to trust, consumers look back to organizations and experiences with brands that have a legacy, or those with which they have a personal history.
More On This TrendRohit Bhargava is a popular choice for financial services industry events because of his unique ability to offer relevant insights along with a valuable outsiders perspective. Learn more about Rohit’s industry experience here.
Industry Experience Highlights
Most Relevant Keynotes
Rohit over writes about the financial services & insurance industry and has published numerous articles focused on the industry since 2005. Start below with a few of his most popular articles and insights.
A FEW TO START WITH
The Cheese Bank and What It Says About the Future of CollateralAUGUST 2026This Bank You Haven't Heard of May Offer a Blueprint to Winning the AI RaceMAY 2026The Real Story of Credit UnionsMARCH 2026Why Small Business Owners Might Be Ready To Switch Banks En MasseJULY 2021Nation’s Largest Black-Owned Bank Takes A Brand StandJULY 2018Rave Reviews
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Dawn Dovey · Sage Hospitality Group“Rohit Bhargava has a rare ability to make big ideas feel accessible and actionable.”
Buddy Rizer · Loudoun County Economic Development“I’ve been hearing nothing but positive feedback on Rohit’s talk.”
Becca White · LinkedIn“Our community has been raving about Rohit and his message.”
Mitch Whitten · Visit Fort Worth“Rohit was terrific! 94% top two boxes which is phenomenal.”
Event Planner · Large Global Bank“He’s no Beyonce, but still worth standing in line for!”
Attendee · SXSW Austin
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