
Igor Beuker
Speaker - Entrepreneur - Futurist - Activist Igor Beuker
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A misfit on a mission In the space of 25 years, Igor was kicked out of professional football and went from a University dropout to a radical marketing visionary and modern-day serial entrepreneur. He has become one of the prominent speakers in the international business speaking circuit. In the spotlights Igor is a top marketing innovation speaker and futurist known for his foresight on trends and technologies that disrupt business, economy, and society. Described by audiences as “Burning Man Meets TED.” Behind the scenes A social entrepreneur with 5 exits and angel investor in 24 social startups. Advisory board member at revolutionary tech/media companies, Hollywood sci-fi think tank member, award-winning marketing strategist for brands like Amazon, L’Oréal, Nike, and Unilever, and a futurist for Fortune 500s. Purpose-driven leadership Notorious for his energetic, bold, witty, and purposeful personality, driven to solve the world’s biggest challenges through human-inspired social innovation. Passionate about Ibiza. The Caribbean. Music. Kiting. Kickboxing. Tech. Oceans. Yoga. Yup, I might even buy leggings...

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Apr 23, 2025
Presenting your business to an audience can feel intimidating, but the right mindset and preparation can make all the difference. Whether you're delivering a keynote speech, joining a panel or meeting potential clients face-to-face, confidence when speaking isn't necessarily something you're born with — it's something you build. And when you understand your audience, believe in your message and allow your passion to guide you, your delivery becomes more natural and impactful. To help you improve, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share their top tips for becoming a more engaging and self-assured speaker in any setting. From leaning into your passion to mastering your elevator pitch, these insights can help you connect authentically and speak with greater impact.

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Want your brand to stand for something real and be taken seriously? Start here. A strong cause can give your brand meaning beyond products or services — but aligning with that cause in a way that feels credible, not performative, takes more than good intentions. Consumers are increasingly discerning, and cause-based branding that lacks follow-through can do more harm than good. So how do you build something that resonates with your audience, earns their trust and stands up to scrutiny? To answer this question, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share their top strategies for building a brand around a cause and how these decisions can shape your reputation and long-term success.

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Business may be changing, but certain leadership traits are timeless. At a time of economic uncertainty, social media and a tug-of-war between at-home and in-office work, running a business means taking on entirely new challenges current business leaders may not have ever experienced. To succeed, leaders will need to develop new skill sets and cultivate or improve certain traits that will allow them to confidently lead now and as the business landscape continues to change. Here, the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council discuss 11 of those traits, sharing why they believe all leaders need to cultivate them in order to succeed in today’s market.

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Navigate around these common branding pitfalls to strengthen your reputation and boost audience engagement. For today's businesses, managing a strong online presence is just as important as delivering quality products or services. However, boosting your company’s brand can be difficult in a saturated online space, and there's no shortage of potential pitfalls that can undermine your reputation. Below, Rolling Stone Culture Council members explore common mistakes businesses make when promoting themselves online. Their insights can help you avoid these missteps, increase audience engagement and strengthen your brand’s overall marketability.

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The only constant with trends is that they will inevitably change. In the culture space, what's in one day could be out the next. Trends are constantly changing, and the companies that build their business off trends may struggle to thrive once their particular trend has come and gone. However, it’s not unusual for companies to want to cater to what’s popular at the moment, offering what customers are most interested in at the time. The challenge then becomes how to adapt as these trends change. How can a business ensure it doesn't fail once a fad has passed? As business leaders in the culture space, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council have a few ideas. Here, they discuss 10 key tips for building a culture of adaptability in your company that will allow you to better respond to constant cultural change.

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Be yourself and be curious, and the right people will find you. In business, who you know is everything. That means building real connections — ones you can count on, that go beyond surface-level acquaintances — should be a high priority for professionals looking to advance in their careers or business. However, just networking likely won’t get you the kind of relationships you’ll need to succeed. To build real connections, follow the 16 tips outlined by the culture and business experts of Rolling Stone Culture Council and see why being intentional about your relationships can propel you forward far faster than just networking alone.
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Predicting the Future In an era of uncertainty and rapid technological change, there is a great need for seers who do not shy away from answering the question: What would the world look like in 2030, 2040, or 2050? Humanity will change more in the next 30 years than in the previous 300 years. Sixth Sense on Trends Making bold future predictions and new-breed trend watching for brands, media, sports, and entertainment brands. With a prediction accuracy rate of 84% ahead of the game, and frequently sourced by the media. Live on Stage & Virtual Shows In 20 years, we have produced 2,500+ live on stage and virtual talks, fireside chats, college tours, and business conferences. With entertaining headliner acts, global speakers & hosts. Storytelling Partnerships With leading brands, events, and media, we invent, produce, and present compelling customized content, podcasts, tv and radio shows, virtual events & business conferences.