Hari Abburi
Author | Speaker | Educator
Hari Abburi is an author, speaker & educator on disruptive agility at the intersections of strategy, business, technology, organization and leadership. He is one of the leading thought leaders on disruptive agility.
Leading Voice On Agility, Digital & Strategy
CEO, Future Skills Curator & Faculty, The Fast Future Executive
Creator Caltech Future Skills Academy & Instructor on Agility & Design Thinking
Co-Founder MyLearningNFT
Member, Forbes Business Council
Former Fast Company Executive Board
Former L.A. Business Journals Leadership Trust Member
Advisory Board Member, Resolve AI
Hari Abburi is a leading author, speaker, and educator specializing in disruptive agility and organizational transformation. As a leading voice on agility, digital strategy, and business innovation, he partners with C-suite executives and top-tier organizations to accelerate their competitive advantage and drive transformation at the speed of the customer.
An internationally recognized thought leader, Hari defines agility as “being at the speed of the customer”—a philosophy that informs his work helping CEOs and companies evolve faster than market disruption. His expertise spans the intersections of strategy, business, technology, and leadership, making him a sought-after advisor for organizations navigating complex change.
As CEO and Future Skills Curator at The Fast Future Executive, Hari leads a global consortium dedicated to delivering world-class, multidisciplinary, future-centric executive education to leaders and professionals worldwide. His commitment to developing tomorrow’s leaders is further evidenced through his roles as Creator of Caltech’s Future Skills Academy and as an instructor on Agility and Design Thinking.
Hari’s published works demonstrate his depth of insight into contemporary business challenges. He co-authored the chapter “Thinking Like An AI Native” in the acclaimed book The Fast Future Blur, which explores how leaders can navigate AI-centric enterprise transformation. His recent book, Ideas Don’t Die, Companies Do, provides actionable frameworks enabling organizations to future-proof themselves through idea-obsessed enterprises.
With over 30 years of global industry experience across more than 55 countries, Hari has navigated complex change initiatives including M&As, integrations, restructuring, and startups. Beyond his consulting work, he serves on the Advisory Board of Resolve AI, formerly with the Forbes Business Council, and the Fast Company Executive Board, reinforcing his influence as a strategic advisor.
Hari’s mission is clear: empowering leaders to think differently, act boldly, and build organizations that thrive in an era of constant disruption.
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