Matt Klein

Matt Klein

Cultural Researcher and Futurist - ZINE & Reddit

A Webby-winning writer, global speaker and “Top Voice in Market Research,” Klein is a trusted advisor, empowering organizations to make sense of and stay ahead of cultural change. With a decade of experience in trend forecasting, innovation research, and strategic communications, Klein partners with brands, the UN, government agencies, investors, philanthropies, and the press to provide provocative, alternative explanations of the zeitgeist and author future-proofing strategies. He's worked with McDonald's to The Met, exploring topics spanning: the global mental health crisis for UNICEF, fandom for the NBA, and cultural implications of AI for Google. His award-winning publication ZINE, critically researches our relationship with technology and media. He's also the Head of Global Foresight at Reddit and Partner to the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.