A pragmatic futures thinker

I apply a research and evidence-based approach to generating thought leadership content, and combine my storytelling abilities with solid business fundamentals to bring new ventures and products to life.

I deliver keynote speeches to audiences of tech and business leaders who are looking to develop their foresight capabilities.

Speaking at Infotech LIVE in Las Vegas

My journey

I started my career in the Canadian Federal Government, where I worked in a public environmental analysis capacity. This is where I built my interest in strategic foresight and technological innovation.

While pursuing my MBA in tech/innovation management, I began to consult for emerging tech start ups in the cleantech, XR and assistive tech space. These experiences bridged the gap into the private sector, where I began a career in research and advisory for business and technology leaders.

I have been fortunate to deliver on client engagements across sectors and industries, including (but not limited to) high-tech manufacturing, renewable energy, banking and finance, retail and ecommerce, smart cities and municipal government, state and federal government, and health care.

Through these experiences, I've gained insight into what shapes industries, and have been parlaying this knowledge into thought leadership content I deliver through keynote speeches.

My bio

Dave Glazer is the principal of Glazer Design, a horizon scanning and futures research lab. He honed his data and trend analysis skills in the Canadian Federal Government, where his reports reached all levels of government, including the Prime Minister’s Office.  Dave has also played a key role in bringing a number of high-tech and clean-tech ventures to market in Canada.

Dave is a former VP of Data Strategy and Innovation for Kroll, and previously led emerging trends, innovation and IT/digital strategy research and advisory as part of the CIO practice at Info-Tech Research Group.  

In 2013, Dave obtained his MBA in the Management of Technology and Innovation from the Ted Rogers School of Management in Toronto, a top 25 MBA program globally according to Bloomberg Business Week. Dave has certificates in Digital Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Platform Strategy from MIT Sloan.  

My skills

Venture Design

Designing a business model and value proposition for a new venture combined with market sizing and go-to-market (GTM) strategy.

Strategy Design

Producing a compelling deliverable that contains strategic objectives, a vision for target state, scenario planning, key initiatives, dependencies and roadmap.

Trends Research

Applying a foresight-based research approach that delivers thought-provoking content, capturing signals of change, key drivers, emerging trends and implications.

Keynotes and Public Speaking

Dynamic in-person or remote speaking engagements that brings thought leadership to life and galvanizes support around a call to action.

Workshop Facilitation

Fostering consensus and engaging a group of leaders around a shared goal or decision point through thoughtful exercises and facilitated discussion.

Design Thinking

Applying the principles of design thinking (feasibility, desirability and viability) to guide initiative prioritization, create product/service feasibility studies, and build research content.

My past roles

Highlights from key work experiences

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Kroll

July 2021
March 2023
Vice President - Data Strategy & Innovation

Designing and operating a data management and product design function that facilitated applied R&D and delivered predictive capabilities to the organization and its clients. 

Info-Tech Research Group

January 2015
June 2021
Research Practice Lead and Director of Product Development

Led a team of research analysts that guide organizations through digital transformations and the adoption of emerging technologies.
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Led the development of industry-focused research products, engaged experts to create thought leadership content, used data to inform client strategies, and built a round-table community.

Public Safety Canada

January 2009
September 2013
Communications Officer - Public Environment Analysis

Delivered media analyses to the Office of the Prime Minister. Provided inter-departmental advisory on social media best practices.

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