Andrew Busch

Economic Futurist
First Chief Market Intelligence Officer, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Andy answers "where we do go from here?" for the future by breaking down the chaos of our world and giving specific ideas how to overcome, adapt and thrive. His ROI is preparing your board, clients and conference attendees for the opportunities ahead.

He does this by delivering keynotes based on his up-to-date research on the economy, on policy and on supercharged trends. He's fast, upbeat and funny... and engages any audience using polling and storytelling. Andy spent his career doing this for an investment bank, but also just did this for the US government as the 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer (CMIO). Today, Andy works with financial services, agriculture, manufacturing, chemicals, construction, real estate, and energy firms... any group trying to answer, "Where Do We Go from Here?"

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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.

- NC Chamber of Commerce

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"Everything went well! The recording aired today, and he did a great job! The topic was relevant to our audience, and he had a lot of takeaways/action items. He was easy to work with and had high energy. Thanks for recommending him."

-Freddie Mac

"Andy Busch mesmerized our attendees! This is the 3rd time we’ve had him come back. He gave us tools to grow our members business. The case study was incredibly helpful to understand our future opportunities."

-Chicago Office Leasing Broker Association

"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!"

-Phoenix Business Journal

"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."

-Western Bankers Association

"We hired Andrew to appear in-person for our fall Pacific Life Educational Symposium to provide insight into the economy, US election, and technology, and their impact on business and jobs. He delivered a high energy and engaging session to our large virtual audience. Our clients were actively engaged, and we ran out of time for all the questions they wanted to ask. His message of "prepare now for the opportunities ahead” was the message of optimism we needed for our attendees."

-Pacific Life

"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!"

-Iowa Bankers Association

"For our SIOR 2020 TransACT 360 annual conference, we had Andrew Busch present via a webinar. We had almost 1K people participate on-line. Andy was fantastic and gave our attendees wonderful information about what to expect from the 2020 election. His presentation was full of real-life examples and stories to connect our audience to his material. His upbeat outlook was exactly what we needed to get us focused on the future and what the opportunities will be heading into the 2020 election."

-Society of Industrial and Office Realtors

"We were fortunate to obtain Andrew as our keynote speaker for our CIPCO Annual Meeting of Members. Our attendees were thoroughly captivated by his fast paced, insightful and humorous presentation. He takes the complexity out of the issues that affect all of us and makes them understandable for the average person. Andrew knows what he is talking about. Numerous questions were asked by our attendees, and afterwards, he was kept busy with participants that wanted to know more. I believe your group will be well served with Andrew as your speaker."

-CIPCO

"His commentary is invaluable because it makes all of us smarter… "

-Greg Valliere, Chief Political Strategist, Stanford Washington Research Group

"The group you spoke to were some of our top clients, thus impressing them with a thought provoking and interesting speaker was key to the success of the event. Needless to say, you completely blew them away with your knowledge of world events and most importantly, your ability to bring it down to their level. "

-Anne Malaney, BCD Meetings and Incentives

"Andrew Busch was an outstanding speaker for our 2020 Annual Conference webinar. Andy helped our attendees understand the impact of COVID on our economy and what opportunities lie ahead as the economy reopens. His presentation was engaging and energetic with lots of great real-life examples. His optimistic outlook had a positive impact on our group and provided insights to help us grow in the future. This is the second time we've had him speak for our group and we're glad we had him back."

-MNAFP

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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. Just as the US was getting over the worst of COVID, Russia invaded and China shutdown ports due to COVID. War in the Ukraine, inflation soaring, interest rates spiking, exponential advances i ...

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

As a futurist and economist, Andy dives deep into exploring how innovation, policy changes and societal shifts (war) 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. He takes the trends super charged by COVID & war, then applies them to your industry via a case study to show where money is flowing, and opportunities are growing.

Audience Takeaways:

Update on the war, supply chains and the economy (inflation/interest rates/govt. spending)
Key trends supercharged by the virus and war including chips, synthetic biology & AI (ChatGPT)
Case study on your industry’s opportunities for growth

AI Unleashed: Disrupting the Economy and Shaping the Future

In this compelling and visionary 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. 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.

Here are 5 of his deep dive research articles on AI:

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 that ensure no one is left behind.
The Road Ahead: 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.

Future Work: growth opportunities

If the world feels like it’s speeding up, that’s because it is. Technological changes via cloud computing, computer speed and algorithmic modeling are advancing more rapidly than anyone could’ve guessed five years ago. The tumult they will create for the economy and jobs is part of the chaos we can expect going forward. But what are the growth opportunities for those entering the workforce today? How will the reshaping of our economy drive change and demand for new skills? Which jobs will be phased out and which ones will survive? As an economic futurist, Andrew Busch speaks with CEOs and top managers for every business sector as he creates research on the future economy for his clients. From financial services to plastics, Andy gets the inside scoop on what the top business minds consider challenges and future growth opportunities.

Audience takeaways:

What is “foundational AI” and how is it already changing the job market? (Think ChatGPT!)
What jobs will likely survive and what jobs will likely fade away?
How will this impact the economy, and will policy changes make a difference?
How to prepare today for the rapid shift coming to employment?

2024 US Presidential Election: growth opportunities

The race for 2024 starts in 2023. These midterm elections will likely bring big changes for US legislation, regulations and economy. Gridlock is likely, but don’t be fooled by the name as there will be plenty of action in Congress. Did the January 6^th committee make an impact? How will a split Congress impact regulation? Inflation? Fiscal spending? Trade? Supreme Court? Federal Reserve Policy? What will be the Biden legislative strategy for the remaining 2 years of his presidency? How will all this impact the 2024 US Presidential election and who are the top candidates from both sides of the aisle? Most importantly, how will the elections impact your business? As an economic futurist, Andrew Busch has been in the US government when a power shift occurred and provides his insights into answering all these questions. Most importantly, he gives you an outlook for the growth opportunities coming from these changes for your industry and members.

Format: 30-45-minute keynote with Q&A

Audience takeaways:

Outlook from outcome of US House and Senate midterm elections
Key policy changes on legislation, trade and regulations impacting your industry
Growth opportunities created by the changes and key trends driving the economic future

Will Climate Kill Property Insurance?

Home ownership is a core pillar of the US economy. With soaring interest rates, the dream of owning a home for many US Millennials appears out of reach. What may put it further out of reach is the cost and lack of home insurance. What’s driving it? ...

Books by Andrew Busch

World Event Trading: How to Analyze and Profit from Today's Headlines

Biography

Andrew Busch is the former 1^st 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; and filter it into condensed, easily understood research; then communicate it to the government and public.

Andy provided economic and market briefings to 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.

Prior to 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 Bank of Montreal (BMO) in Chicago. He is 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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