Tyler Cohen Wood

Innovation is essential for driving progress and solving complex challenges, but how do you foster a mindset and culture of innovation? As a renowned cybersecurity expert, futurist, and inventor, Tyler Cohen Wood has a unique perspective on how anyone can cultivate an Innovation Mindset using first principles thinking.

In this keynote speech, Tyler will explore the power of first principles thinking (same method used by Elon Musk) in driving innovation and solving the impossible. She'll discuss the key traits and strategies of an Innovation Mindset, including curiosity, risk-taking, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom.

Drawing from real-world examples and case studies, you'll learn how individuals and organizations have used an Innovative Mindset to tackle seemingly insurmountable problems and create breakthrough solutions. From healthcare to transportation to education, we'll see how innovation can transform industries and positively change lives.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader in a large organization, or simply interested in fostering a mindset of innovation, Tyler will provide you with practical strategies and actionable insights for driving creativity, progress, and collaboration on your “impossible”.

We are living in a time of unprecedented technological change, with exponential technologies rapidly advancing and converging in ways that are reshaping the world around us. As a renowned cybersecurity expert, futurist, and inventor, Tyler Cohen Wood has a unique perspective on the technological forces driving this change and the implications for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.

Tyler will discuss the key technologies impacting industry, including artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, robotics, and the internet of things (IoT). Tyler will also explore the implications of the convergence of these technologies are (and will continue to) impact your industry in the future.

You will learn practical insights on how to navigate the fast-changing landscape of technology. She'll discuss the importance of agility and adaptability in this rapidly changing environment, and provide practical strategies for staying ahead of the curve. Tyler will also discuss the ethical and social implications of these technological advancements, including the need to ensure that these technologies are used for the greater good.

Whether you're in the technology industry or simply interested in learning more about the future of technology, you will learn insights and practical strategies for navigating today’s complex landscape. You'll come away with a deeper understanding of today’s exponential technologies could (and will) impact your industry and the tools you need to succeed in a world where change is the only constant.

The threat of cybersecurity breaches has never been greater, and despite our best efforts, we are losing the battle and will continue to in the future unless we make critical and fundamental shifts to our paradigm. Cybersecurity leaders agree that the field has become one in which we find ourselves in a constant reactive loop, where we’re putting out fires without truly identifying underlying problems. Without addressing the problems, how can we even begin to address the solutions?

In this keynote, Tyler will share her insights into why we are losing the battle with cybersecurity and what we can do to turn the tide. She'll first explore the biggest threats facing organizations of all sizes, including ransomware attacks, phishing scams, third-party exposure, cloud vulnerabilities, and social engineering. While also exploring how the unique challenges of remote work, connected devices, implants, and AI affect the global cybersecurity landscape.

Then through analogies and case studies, Tyler will demonstrate how by employing a new model and paradigm we can begin to truly solve the cybersecurity and workforce problems we face today along with be better prepared on the threat horizon of tomorrow.

The world of technology and leadership has historically been male dominated, but that is rapidly changing. Women are increasingly taking on prominent roles in these fields, and their contributions are more critical than ever before. As a successful cybersecurity expert, author, and advocate for women's leadership, Tyler Cohen Wood understands the importance of women in technology and leadership.

In this keynote, Tyler shares her own journey as a woman in technology, sharing personal stories of the challenges she has faced and the strategies she has used to overcome them. She'll also highlight the broader systemic barriers that women face in the industry and provide practical strategies for navigating them. She will also explore the importance of diversity and inclusivity in technology and leadership and provide practical advice on how women can develop their leadership skills and create pathways for advancement in their careers.

Resilience is a critical skill for navigating the challenges of personal and professional life. As a former senior intelligence officer with the Department of Defense, and someone who used AI and Machine Leaning to self-diagnose her own chronic health conditions, Tyler Cohen Wood has extensive experience navigating high-pressure situations and consistently bouncing back from setbacks.

In this keynote, Tyler will share insights on the power of resilience and how it can have a positive compounding effect in both your personal and professional life. Drawing from her own experiences she will share practical, real-world advice on how to develop resilience, including strategies for managing stress, and building a support network. She'll also explore the importance of self-care and mindfulness in helping you bounce back, and forward, from any setbacks.