Andrew Busch

Economic Futurist & 1^st Chief Market Intelligence Officer, US Government

Andrew Busch

Economic Futurist & 1^st Chief Market Intelligence Officer, US Government

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Biography

"We asked Andrew to keynote our fall conference. Our group was looking for a speaker who could provide both economic insight and thoughts on the upcoming presidential election. After cancelling live events in 2020, we asked Andrew to present the event virtually. 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. He used the technology to its full-effect with audience engagement, an event-specific background, and effective visuals. As a meeting planner, he was easy to work with and a consummate professional. I highly recommend Andrew for your next event!" -Iowa Bankers Association

Andrew Busch is the former 1st 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.

Speaker Videos

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Speech Topics

The 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. AI adoption, US-China tariff wars, turmoil in the Middle East, war in the Ukraine, interest rate volatility are all examples of the speed of change.

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

Andy provides the context needed to understand the forces at work creating momentum for change in the economy and your business. GenAI, Agentic AI, Trump executive orders & tariffs and OBBB are just a few of the extraordinary tools/spending being leveraged right now. Are you aligning yourself for what will occur? Andy literally wrote the book on large, catastrophic events and how they impact our markets, economy and world.

As a futurist and economist, Andy dives deep into exploring how innovation, policy changes and societal shifts (war/elections/demographics) 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, public policy, and trends. Then he wraps those together to show where growth opportunities appear in AI, agentic AI and diversified revenue streams.

Audience Takeaways:

Update on the economy, Fed policy and inflation
Govt. policy (EOs, tariffs, regulations & spending)
Key trends supercharged by demographics, internal US immigration & climate
Future growth opportunities tailored for your industry

AI Unleashed: Disruption & Opportunity

In this 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. Mostly importantly, he shows you where AI growth opportunities are and strategies to achieve them. 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. He’ll cover AI, GenAI and Agentic AI to show where this amazing technology is impacting your business and opportunities to grow.

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 for growth.
The Road Ahead: Focusing on agentic AI, 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.

Geopolitics=Economy: Opportunities to Grow!

The old model of globalization—outsourcing for efficiency, relying on cheap labor, and assuming open trade flows—is over. The good news: big opportunities to adjust and grow! Wars, tariffs, climate shocks, and shifting alliances are redrawing the map of global commerce and supply chains. We are living in the era of Globalization 2.0, where geopolitics isn’t just influencing the economy—it is the economy.

Economic Futurist Andrew Busch reveals how today’s wars (Ukraine, Israel), alliances (Russia–China–India), and tariff/immigration policies are forcing companies to rethink supply chains, interest rate expectations, and growth strategies. He shows how Gen AI & Agentic AI with trusted networks can transform fragility into resilience, creating new opportunities even in a fractured world. Busch delivers serious information in an entertaining, high-energy keynote.

Understand why wars, tariffs & alliances are now the biggest economic drivers
Learn how supply chain fragility is being replaced by trusted networks
Identify growth opportunities coming via energy, supply chains, defense & AI

Trump Wins : Growth Opportunities

The 2024 US election is over and former President Trump won in a “red wave.” Trump will have a Republican Senate ready to pass his nominees and his agenda. This victory will likely bring big changes for US legislation, regulations and economy. How will this outcome impact regulations, fiscal spending, trade, the Supreme Court and Federal Reserve interest rate policy?

Most importantly, how will the elections impact your business?
As an economic futurist, Andrew Busch worked at the highest levels of 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.

Audience Takeaways:

Outlook from outcome of US Presidential and Congressional 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

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?
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?

Testimonials

"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."

- MN Association of Financial Professionals

"…it was great — super engaging and he was a hit with the audience, so thank you for putting together such a great session!"

- Stable Value Investment Association

- Iowa Bankers 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!"

- Event Director, Phoenix Business Journal

"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."

- Director of Events, NC Chamber of Commerce

"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

"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

Here is some feedback we received post-keynote:

"Very informative."

"Extremely well done"

"Great, broad ranging presentation."

"Interesting commentary and outlook"

"Engaging speaker and relevant topics"

It was also one of the higher rated virtual events we have run since I started keeping track a few years ago. Received a 4.83/5 from our audience.

- Director Nitrogen Wealth

"The attendees now have a heightened awareness of these (economic/political/trends) factors, enabling them to make more informed decisions in their professional lives. Your delivery of valuable economic takeaways provided them with practical knowledge that they can apply in their respective fields."

- President FCCMA

- Phoenix Business Journal

"Andy gave our conference deep insights into the economy, providing a roadmap for what’s coming next. His keynote gave our clients confidence to go past today’s messy economic world to see the future growth opportunities for our industry."

- Chief Financial Officer, Growmark

As a futurist, Andy didn’t just make predictions about the future and the economy. He showed us where business was going by showing the big money flow trends! His session helped pull our brokers out of today’s headlines and put them in the driver’s seat for future growth opportunities."

- Project Manager, Marketing Communications, ADM Investor Services

"As a futurist and economic expert, Andy gave our conference a realistic and upbeat view of the world. His focus on financial flows gave our attendees a clear picture of future growth opportunities for our industry."

- Experiential Marketing & Events, Equitable