Brady Forrest is the founder of Ignite Talks, a global platform for dynamic five minute presentations built around a 20 slide format that auto advances every 15 seconds. Ignite is used at major organizations including the Gates Foundation, the World Bank, Amazon, and Google and has become a widely adopted method for teaching communication skills. It has appeared twice at TEDNext and has influenced thousands of speakers worldwide.
Brady sits on the board of Sentz Global and contributes to its operational development. He is the founder of the MobileCoin Foundation, a governing organization for the MOB blockchain, and he is active as an angel investor, Kauffman Fellow, and advisor on technology trends. His earlier work includes roles at O’Reilly Media, Microsoft, Khosla Ventures, and co founding Highway1 and GenLab.
At BRIDGE Summit, Brady will explore the power of concise communication, the future of community driven storytelling, and how emerging technologies continue to shape global knowledge sharing.
Limitations spark breakthrough ideas. In the search for rubber, Silly Putty, a favorite children’s toy, was accidentally created—an unexpected result born from strict constraints. This talk uses that story as a lens for understanding how boundaries sharpen thinking, accelerate clarity, and lead to more resonant storytelling. You’ll learn practical ways to turn constraints into creative fuel and elevate the ideas you bring into the world.
Independent Journalist, Noosphere
Senior Fellow, Innocenti Global Office of Research and Foresight, UNICEF
Executive Producer, Director & Screenwriter, China Film International Media
Chief Corporate Affairs & Brand Officer, IBM
Associate Professor, University of Warsaw, Vice President, European Media Management Association
“One BRIDGE to unite them all. BRIDGE Summit looks to become the largest cross-sector media event in the world.”
“A gateway for knowledge exchange.”
“A summit to BRIDGE the gaps in the global media ecosystem.”
“We are proud to take part in the inaugural edition of BRIDGE Summit.”
“Un pont pour tous les réunir.”
