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“Welcome to the future of human performance.”

—Ray Kurzweil

Steven Kotler speaks on peak performance, creativity, flow, artificial intelligence, emerging technology, and what it takes to thrive in an accelerating world.

Equal parts storyteller, scientist, and journalist, Kotler’s talks blend performance neuroscience, practical insight, and hard-won lessons gathered from decades spent studying human performance at the edge of possibility.

Drawing from groundbreaking research, real-world case studies, and work with everyone from elite athletes and U.S. Special Forces to founders and Fortune 500 companies, he translates cutting-edge research into practical frameworks leaders can immediately use.

Whether speaking to executive teams, elite military organizations, or global audiences, Kotler decodes the science of flow to solve some of today’s most urgent challenges: performance under pressure, adaptation amidst uncertainty, innovation under assault, and AI everywhere.

Audiences leave stunned by their own potential, armed with tools, brimming with questions, and better prepared for a future arriving faster than anyone expected.

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"It’s difficult to think of a writer more invigorating and tuned-in than Kotler. Tomorrowland is like taking a shot of caffeine. It allows you to see into the future and to realize that you’re already there.”

David Eagleman

Neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author of Incognito

“Diamandis and Kotler do a masterful job of explaining why we are at the start of a new era of radically increasing standards of living throughout the world. Abundance is essential reading for anyone looking for a better tomorrow.”

Elon Musk

Founder of SpaceX and Tesla

"Every coach in America needs to listen to this stuff from Kotler."

George Karl

Hall-of-Fame Coach, NBA

"Steven was FABULOUS!"

St. Mary's University

"Many thanks to you and Steven Kotler for a wonderful event. Steven generated a lot of conversation in our group and that extended well into the next day. Very successful!!"

ARCH Ventures

"Abundance provides proof that the proper combination of technology, people and capital can meet any grand challenge."

Sir Richard Branson

Chairman of the Virgin Group

"In short, Kotler was a huge success! He closed out the discussion part of the conference and I heard the word 'flow' the rest of the weekend! Awesome choice you suggested, greatly appreciated!"

Potomac Communications Strategies

At a moment when our world faces multiple crises and is awash in pessimism, Abundance redirects the conversation, spotlighting scientific innovators working to improve people’s lives around the world. The result is more than a portrait of brilliant minds – it’s a reminder of the infinite possibilities for doing good when we tap into our own empathy and wisdom.

Arianna Huffington

CEO, Huffington Post

"Steven Kotler presents a vision for the future that not only brings optimism, but inspires all who listen. His visit left our business school buzzing, and transformed students' visions for the roles business leaders can play in shaping the future."

University of Iowa School of Business

"The Rise of Superman is a page-turning, game-changing account of the secrets of ultimate human performance—a must read for anyone interested in seriously raising the level of their game."

Ray Kurzweil

Director of Engineering at Google

"Steven connected with our audience in an unimaginable way. His incredible breadth of neuroscience knowledge allowed him to dramatically engage our group of academics and mental health professionals. The session was high energy, innovative, humorous and at times even heart-warming. This talk was a masterful demonstration of skill and talent from a brilliant mind. An experience worth repeating!"

International Society for Neurofeedback and Research

"Steven Kotler's presentation was cutting-edge and utterly engaging. He introduced our audience to a unique set of concepts and perspectives that left participants deeply informed, richly inspired, and with a renewed sense of purpose. I recommend him highly."

The SuperheroYou Conference

"I am on a Steven Kotler high. He was amazing!"

Microsoft

“I loved Peter Diamandis’ and Steven Kotler’s book Abundance, their writing and their Vision. BOLD is an amazing sequel, a book that every entrepreneur should read. It is inspiring, filled with incredible insights and offers a practical how-to game plan for going big and impacting the world."

Michael S. Dell

CEO, Dell Computers