Lisa Kay Solomon | Stanford Futures Thinker, Author & Keynote Speaker

Opportunity over Obstacle.

Lisa Kay Solomon is the actionable voice for hope we need right now.

An award-winning futurist, speaker, and educator, Lisa helps leaders see what's coming, imagine what's possible, and build what matters.

To Lisa, being a futurist isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about taking a long-term perspective, flexing bold imagination around how the world can change, and navigating competing, unfolding truths.

Whether you're planning a leadership offsite, looking for a memorable keynote, or just want to think bigger about what's possible, Lisa will architect an experience that delivers outsized impact.

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Lisa Kay Solomon | How We Future | Stanford Futures Thinker, Author & Keynote Speaker

How We Future: Stories of Hope, Hype, and Gratitude

What if you could shape the future instead of just bracing for it? How We Future explores the skills, stories, and mindsets we need to build the tomorrow we actually want. With guests who challenge, inspire, and spark new thinking, every episode leaves you with something real to take away. Equal parts strategic and joyful — just like Lisa herself.

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“Lisa is a Futures Warrior and optimistic voice that we need right now. I would join Lisa in anything that she does - everyday and twice on Sunday if I could.”

Ahmed Best, Award Winning Star Wars Actor, Director, and Producer
"If you have the chance to bring Lisa Kay Solomon to your event or team, do it. She'll light up the room with energy, ideas, and new possibilities that will have you saying 'I can do that too.'"

Steven Moran, Chief Learning Officer, Bertelsmann Group
"Many people have dreams; Lisa makes dreams—and futures— happen.”

Sanda Balaban, Executive Director, Project Pericles
New List Item"Working with Lisa Kay Solomon is both energizing and grounding. Her contagious optimism, solution-based approach, and ability to turn bold ideas into actionable plans make her an exceptional collaborator and catalyst for impact. On top of it all, she’s genuinely fun to work with — bringing humor, heart, and creativity to every interaction.”

Eric Reveno, Assistant Head Coach for Stanford Men’s Basketball Team