Andrew Busch
- Former CMIO, U.S. Government
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Converts today’s chaos into tomorrow’s growth opportunities
Andrew Busch Speaker Biography
Andrew Busch was the first Chief Market Intelligence Officer (CMIO) for the U.S. government at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As CMIO, he was charged with improving and enhancing the government’s understanding of the markets. Andy provided briefings to White House, US House and US Senate staffers on a wide range of issues including extreme market volatility, China’s influence on the global commodity markets and the impact of FinTech & virtual currencies on market dynamics.
Mr. Busch created and directed a new research group, Market Intelligence Branch (MIB), for the agency. As CMIO, his job was to provide objective research on the financial markets to the CFTC, SEC, US Treasury and Federal Reserve. Energy, agriculture, interest rates and technology (Bitcoin, blockchain, AI) were some of the areas of research covered by the team. Each week, he led the agency on a market and economic roundtable discussion with the staffs of the White House, the US Treasury, the SEC, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Federal Reserve Board.
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 their impact on the 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. Andrew Busch answers the question “Where do we go from here?” on the economy, business and government policy. He breaks down today’s chaos to give specific ideas how to overcome, adapt, and thrive.
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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.
Audience Takeaways:
- Understand why wars, tariffs, and alliances are now the biggest economic drivers.
- Learn how supply chain fragility is being replaced by trusted networks.
- See how interest rates and inflation are increasingly geopolitical outcomes.
- Identify the growth opportunities coming via energy, supply chains, defense, and AI.
- Gain a roadmap for thriving in Globalization 2.0.
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 a new Trump presidency impact your business?
As an economic futurist, Andrew Busch worked at the highest levels of the US government 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:
- Economic impact from a Trump presidency
- Key policy changes on legislation, trade and regulations impacting your industry
- Growth opportunities created by the change and key trends driving the economic future
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. Just as the US was getting over the worst of COVID, Russia invaded and China shutdown ports due to COVID. War in the Ukraine, inflation soaring, interest rates spiking, supply chains crashing 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. AI, climate subsidies and co-bots 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) 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. He takes the trends super charged by COVID & war, then applies them to your industry via a case study to show where money is flowing, and opportunities are growing.
Audience Takeaways:
- Update on the war, supply chains and the economy (inflation/interest rates/govt. spending/recession)
- Key trends supercharged by the virus and war including chips, bioeconomy & AI (ChatGPT)
- Case study on future growth opportunities
AI Unleashed: Disrupting the Economy and Shaping the Future
In this compelling and visionary 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. 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.
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:
- 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 that ensure no one is left behind.
- The Road Ahead: 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.
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? (Think ChatGPT!)
- 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?
Reviews
He is so dynamic and keeps our audience virtual and in-person highly entertained and interested in such a dense topic. We appreciate his expertise and attention to detail on our market.
He was a great engaging and interesting speaker. He captivated the in-person audience as well as our over 300 virtual attendees through the screen. He is dynamic and we loved him!
Easy to work with–from start to delivery! Great energy and very relatable for our global audience–which is hard to do virtually. Hit the mark all the way. Looking forward to working with Andy again in 2021!
