Andrew Busch

Economic Futurist, Former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the US Government

Topics: Futurist, Economy, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Business, ESG – Environmental Social Governance, World Affairs, Finances, Technology, Thought Leadership, Energy & Environment, Business Leadership

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Biography

Andrew Busch is the former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the US government and economic futurist at AndrewBusch.com. For the CFTC, he was charged with improving and enhancing the government’s understanding of the markets and the economy. His job was to take all the news, information, and data on the economy and markets, filter it into condensed, easily understood research, and then communicate it to the government and public.

Andy provided economic and market briefings to the White House, US House, US Senate, the SEC, the Federal Reserve Board, and the US Treasury staff on a wide range of issues, including interest rates, inflation, China’s influence on trade, and the impact of technology on the economy.

Before joining the CFTC, Mr. Busch was CEO and founder of a boutique financial markets and policy research firm, Bering Productions, Inc (BPI). Before BPI, he was the Global Currency and Public Policy Strategist for the Bank of Montreal (BMO) in Chicago. He is the author of the book, World Event Trading, covering large crises, like infectious disease outbreaks and war, and their impact on the economy and markets.

Today, he’s a consultant and keynote speaker with a wide range of clients, including chemicals, financial services, energy, real estate, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture.

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Videos

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Future Economy: growth opportunities

The world is going to see more economic change in the next 5 years than we have seen in the last 100 years. AI adoption, US-China tariff wars, turmoil in the Middle East, war in the Ukraine, interest rate volatility are all examples of the speed of change.  

 But how did we get here? More importantly, where do we go from here?

 Andy provides the context needed to understand the forces at work creating momentum for change in the economy and your business. GenAI, Agentic AI, Trump executive orders & tariffs and OBBB are just a few of the extraordinary tools/spending being leveraged right now. Are you aligning yourself for what will occur? Andy literally wrote the book on large, catastrophic events and how they impact our markets, economy and world. 

 As a futurist and economist, Andy dives deep into exploring how innovation, policy changes and societal shifts (war/elections/demographics) drive opportunities for clients. He provides context by doing a “where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going” for the economy, public policy, and trends. Then he wraps those together to show where growth opportunities appear in AI, agentic AI and diversified revenue streams.

 Audience Takeaways:

·        Update on the economy, Fed policy and inflation
·        Govt. policy (EOs, tariffs, regulations & spending)
·        Key trends supercharged by demographics, internal US immigration & climate
·        Future growth opportunities tailored for your industry

AI Unleashed: Disruption and Opportunity

In this keynote, Andy dives deep into the far-reaching effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on economic growth, job creation, and politics, unraveling the complex interplay between these crucial domains. Mostly importantly, he shows you where AI growth opportunities are and strategies to achieve them. Embark with the former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the US govt. on a fascinating journey uncovering the potential of AI to redefine the global landscape, and learning how to adapt and thrive in this new era of unprecedented change. He’ll cover AI, GenAI and Agentic AI to show where this amazing technology is impacting your business and opportunities to grow.

Robots & AI in Construction

Andrew Busch is known for his ability to simplify complex topics, uncover hidden trends, and spark lively discussions. With his signature blend of enthusiasm, wit, and insight, he's about to shed light on the most significant technological advancement of our time - Artificial Intelligence.

Audience takeaways tailored for your group:

·     The AI Economy Unleashed: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI is driving economic growth, spurring innovation, and catalyzing new business models across diverse industries.

·     The Workforce Reimagined: Explore the dynamic relationship between AI and job creation, and learn how to foster a resilient workforce capable of navigating the challenges and seizing the opportunities of an AI-driven world.

·     The Political Paradigm Shift: Examine the transformative impact of AI on politics, as it reshapes power structures, policy-making, and the very nature of democracy.

·     Balancing the Scales: Uncover the role of AI in addressing economic disparities and promoting inclusive growth, and learn how to develop and implement strategies for growth.

·     The Road Ahead: Focusing on agentic AI, gain actionable insights and practical guidance on preparing for the AI-driven future, embracing the opportunities it presents, and overcoming the challenges it poses, both individually and collectively.

Testimonials

Here is some feedback we received post-keynote: "Very informative." "Extremely well done" "Great, broad ranging presentation." "Interesting commentary and outlook" "Engaging speaker and relevant topics" It was also one of the higher rated virtual events we have run since I started keeping track a few years ago. Received a 4.83/5 from our audience.

– Dan Pendergast, Director Nitrogen Wealth

The attendees now have a heightened awareness of these (economic/political/trends) factors, enabling them to make more informed decisions in their professional lives. Your delivery of valuable economic takeaways provided them with practical knowledge that they can apply in their respective fields.

– Michael Greboz, President FCCMA

Andy gave our conference deep insights into the economy, providing a roadmap for what’s coming next. His keynote gave our clients confidence to go past today’s messy economic world to see the future growth opportunities for our industry.

– Brad Drake, Chief Financial Officer, Growmark

As a futurist, Andy didn’t just make predictions about the future and the economy. He showed us where business was going by showing the big money flow trends! His session helped pull our brokers out of today’s headlines and put them in the driver’s seat for future growth opportunities.

– Jeannie DeVita, Project Manager, Marketing Communications, ADM Investor Services

As a futurist and economic expert, Andy gave our conference a realistic and upbeat view of the world. His focus on financial flows gave our attendees a clear picture of future growth opportunities for our industry.

– Kristina Coyle, Experiential Marketing & Events, Equitable

Andy was outstanding. We had many, many members come up and say he was the best keynote speaker we’ve booked. He’s funny, upbeat and took time to spend time with our members. We were inspired by his positive look into the future for the economy and opportunities.

– Beth Mills, Western Bankers

It was fantastic to have Andy provide the keynote address at our economic outlook conference. We got so much great feedback that everyone loved his insights and his presentation! He tailored it specifically for us and showed the future AZ growth opportunities. We’d love to have him come back!

– Alex Rounds (McAlister), Event Director, Phoenix Business Journal

Andrew Busch was a key success factor for our NC Chamber’s 79th Annual Meeting. He gave us an ability to understand the future economy and opportunities for growth. Our members gave him a 100% satisfaction rate with a 5.0 rating on a 5-point scale. The success of the event wouldn’t have been possible without him.

– Talisa Hite, Director of Events, NC Chamber of Commerce

It was just what we were looking for – an engaging, interesting, and informative presentation to engage our virtual audience. Andrew keeps the presentation moving, uses effective visuals, and provides thoughtful analysis throughout. He’s an outstanding presenter in a virtual environment, and I know he would be more amazing in person. I highly recommend Andrew for your next event!

– Darcy Burnett, Sr. Education Coordinator, Iowa Bankers Association