Nikola Danaylov Media Page
Nikola has spoken at public events on topics ranging from technology, transhumanism, artificial intelligence, and the technological singularity to new media, blogging, podcasting, and ethics. Some of his most common topics include, but are not limited to:
- Accelerating Change and Future Shock - i.e., too much change in too short a time
- Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity
- Technology, Humanity, and Ethics
- Singularity and Transhumanism
- Technology, Society, Culture, and Politics
- Leadership, Change, and Storytelling
- ReWriting the Human Story: How Our Story Determines Our Future
- Exponential Technology and Disruptive Change
- How to be a Futurist [without predicting the future]
Nikola's Social Media Profiles:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoladanaylov/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/singularityblog
Amazon: amazon.com/author/nikoladanaylov
YouTube Teaser: https://youtu.be/yCObQw5e_J4
Nikola's photos (hi-resolution jpg):
https://danaylovnas.quickconnect.to/mo/sharing/eUF6iKMNa
Nikola Danaylov Media, TV, and Radio appearances:
BBC, MTV, Space, ArteTV, TV Japan, Channel NewsAsia, WIRED, TRT News, the Telegraph, io9, the Huffington Post, ZDNet, BoingBoing, and others.
Nikola's Speaking Clients include:
Dell, KPMG, Cochlear, Juniper Networks, TD Bank, Cascades, NetMedia MX, Danish Engineering Society [IDA], Ontario Medical Association [OMA], Singularity University, Digital Business World Congress Madrid [DES], Canadian Institute of Actuaries [CIA], MPI International, The JRT Agency, Atlantic Circus Network, Community Futures BC, Devolutions Inc, Saskatchewan’s Association of IT Professionals [CIPS SK], Techno Montreal and many others.
Nikola's one-line Speaker Intro:
Nikola Danaylov is a futurist philosopher and keynote provocateur who helps leaders unlock context, leverage change, and shape the future—before it shapes them.
Nikola's Short Bio:
Nikola Danaylov is a Tech Raconteur, Bestselling Author, Futurist Philosopher, and Keynote Speaker known for helping leaders navigate exponential change with clarity, courage, and impact.
As the creator of Singularity.FM—the world’s first podcast dedicated to AI—Nikola has interviewed over 300 of the most influential thinkers alive, earning him the nickname “The Larry King of the Singularity.”
His talks challenge conventional thinking, reveal why context trumps content, and introduce the Context Effect—how the stories we frame shape the meaning we find, the actions we take, and the futures we create. His mission? To help audiences leverage change, transform uncertainty into opportunity, and build the future they actually want.
Nikola's Medium Length Bio:
Accelerating change has overwhelmed leaders, organizations, and industries — often paralyzed by Future Shock: too much change in too short a time. For nearly two decades, Nikola Danaylov has helped audiences navigate disruption with clarity, courage, and strategic foresight.
A Futurist Keynote Speaker on Tech, Ethics, and Story, Nikola is also a Raconteur and Provocateur known for turning complexity into clarity. He transforms exponential trends — from AI and robotics to synthetic biology and blockchain — into powerful narratives packed with practical insight.
As the creator of Singularity.FM — the world’s first podcast dedicated to AI and the technological singularity — Nikola has interviewed over 300 of the most influential thinkers alive, earning him the nickname “The Larry King of the Singularity.” His book, Conversations with the Future: 21 Visions for the 21st Century, is an international bestseller.
Nikola’s work centers on what he calls the Context Effect — the hidden force shaping perception, meaning, and action. His keynotes challenge assumptions, reveal why context trumps content, and empower leaders to unlock strategic advantage in a world of accelerating change.
Nikola’s talks don’t just inform — they transform. He equips audiences to reframe uncertainty, leverage change, and shape the future before it shapes them.
Nikola's Full Biography:
Nikola Danaylov is a #1 bestselling author, keynote speaker, futurist philosopher, and host of Singularity.FM — the world’s first and most widely recognized podcast on AI, transhumanism, and the technological singularity. Often called “The Larry King of the Singularity,” Nikola has interviewed over 300 of the world’s most influential thinkers, and his work has been featured by BBC, WIRED, MTV, Space, ArteTV, ZDNet, io9, and many others. [See Testimonials.]
Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Toronto, Nikola holds an Honours BA in Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Toronto and an MA in Political Science from York University, where he explored the intersection of humanity and technology in his graduate research paper, Hacking Destiny: Critical Security at the Intersection of Human and Machine Intelligence.
In 2009, Nikola launched Singularity 1 on 1, the world’s first podcast dedicated to the Technological Singularity and artificial intelligence. It later evolved into Singularity.FM and became a global platform for long-form, thought-provoking interviews with scientists, philosophers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries shaping the future. To date, the podcast has amassed over 7 million views and downloads across major platforms.
In 2011, Nikola was accepted into the Graduate Studies Program at Singularity University, hosted at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. His time there deepened his focus on exponential technologies and their ethical, social, and strategic implications.
Nikola’s book, Conversations with the Future: 21 Visions for the 21st Century, became an international bestseller and a roadmap for understanding the forces transforming our world. It reflects his core mission: to empower audiences to think critically, act courageously, and shape the future — before it shapes them.
As a keynote speaker, Nikola helps leaders and organizations make sense of accelerating change through what he calls The Context Effect — the hidden force that shapes perception, meaning, and action. His talks challenge assumptions, illuminate exponential trends, and demonstrate why context—not content—is the key to insight, impact, and strategy in a world of disruption.
Nikola has spoken globally on topics ranging from AI ethics, transhumanism, and the future of work to storytelling, digital media, and technological foresight. He has been profiled in documentaries and publications around the world and featured in numerous blogs, podcasts, and conferences.
A proud vegan and ethical futurist, Nikola lives in Toronto with his beloved wife, Julie. He believes in long-term thinking, the power of questions, and the human capacity to reimagine what's possible.
Nikola's Book:
"Conversations with the Future: 21 Visions for the 21st Century" http://amzn.to/2kcseK9
Press Release: View Press Release
Book Introduction: Why the Future adds 0 and what “Conversations with the Future” is about Read here
Book Cover Images: View images here
Nikola's Video Highlights:
Nikola Danaylov Keynote Speaker Teaser: https://youtu.be/yCObQw5e_J4
On Content vs Context: https://www.singularityweblog.com/content-is-not-king/
Speaking Ad as a 2D Animation: https://youtu.be/E_SMtm-HoL4
Singularity.FM Podcast Highlights https://youtu.be/JJj4rZW1-Vg
Singularity.FM Podcast Testimonials https://www.singularityweblog.com/testimonials/
On Technology as a Magnifying Mirror https://youtu.be/Fr9vaLoD7bU
On Being Human https://youtu.be/BSvJsP4ed1k
On Asking Questions https://youtu.be/E4TCM1owfns
Video Tour of Alcor Cryonics and Interview with CEO Max More https://www.singularityweblog.com/alcor-max-more/
Testimonials:
Singularity.FM Podcast Testimonials https://www.singularityweblog.com/testimonials/
Speaking Testimonials: check out Nikola's LinkedIn profile and read his client testimonials https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoladanaylov/