Lindsay Angelo is an award-winning Futurist, Growth Strategist, MBA and TEDx speaker. Named a Woman to Watch and Global Innovation Leader, she's passionate about partnering with purpose-driven professionals and brands to deliver foresight, build their strategic thinking muscles and craft strategies that drive growth - and impact.
When she’s not collaborating with clients, she’s hitting stages across the globe to deliver keynotes on the future of consumerism, culture and purpose-driven strategy. Prior to consulting, Lindsay spent six years at lululemon crafting their global growth strategy, exploring new marketplace opportunities and growing the company into the number one yoga wear player in the world.
A born entrepreneur, Lindsay discovered her passion for business starting up her own apparel venture a teenager. This pursuit later took her to the angel investment arena incubating early-stage brands and then on to working in Strategy across the health and wellness, retail, entertainment, and technology spaces. Lindsay specializes in working with purpose-driven organizations looking to create big impact in the world. She is the creator of the signature well-thy blueprint for driving brand growth and impact and has worked with an array of leading edge companies including start-ups, think tanks and fortune 500 companies such as lululemon, the LEGO Group, Snapchat, Unilever, WeWork, Goodman Brand and the Human Potential Institute. Lindsay sits on the Advisory board for World Business Research and contributes to a variety of media houses and publications including the Globe and Mail, CBC Radio, the National Post, Retail Executive and Innovation Leader.
Prior to this, a lifelong love for sport transported Lindsay bi-coastal to play NCAA Division 1 volleyball for George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. A dual citizen of the US and Canada, Lindsay continues to live and breathe all that she pursues in her consulting, wellness and recreational pursuits. Embrace the sweet spot where creativity and logic intersect, with Lindsay.
Speaking Topics -
PHOENIX RISING: THE NEW ERA OF CONSUMERISM
We are entering a new era of consumerism, one that’s been shaped by a global pandemic and is being revolutionized by artificial intelligence. This is breeding a different type of consumer, one whose emotions and spending habits are shifting. The events of the past few years gifted us the space to transform and grow. It is the brands that serve this transformation that are outperforming their peers and will continue to thrive in today's climate, giving rise to the “self-actualization economy”. In this mind-bending talk, Lindsay illuminates a growing trend, its business implications and her personal journey towards it.
THE BIG PIVOT: REWILDING RETAIL
Amidst pandemic fallout, artificial intelligence, the experience economy, and the maker's movement, we are witnessing disruption in the world of retail. Consumers are shopping differently as the channel mix and digital landscape evolves. All the while, competition for the consumer's dollar is higher than ever. Adaptation amongst a post-pandemic world is a must. How can businesses pivot to create a resonant retail experience, and reach the next generation of consumers - and what does it all have to do with fundamental human needs? Lindsay explores the retail landscape through the lens of evolutionary psychology and opportunities for Brands and business leaders to flourish within.
REGENERATIVE COMMERCE: A HIGHER CALLING
The world is changing at an unparalleled pace, breeding a different type of consumer - a conscious consumer whose emotions and spending habits have shifted. All the while, we are facing macro issues ranging from climate change to global unrest – and an imminent need to regenerate people and the planet. So, wherein lies the opportunity for business - and what does it all have to do with evolutionary psychology? In this talk, Lindsay illuminates five key cultural trends, the mega trend binding them, best-in-class brand activations from around the globe, and strategic solutions businesses can adopt to amplify their impact – and transcend brand affinity. Join Lindsay to unleash the regenerative power of business.
"Lindsay's insights are engaging, idea packed and resonate with business audiences of all kinds - truly impressive!"
"Lindsay's insights are engaging, idea packed and resonate with business audiences of all kinds - truly impressive!"