Name
Lightning Presentation 2: The External Storm: Advising Clients Through Geopolitical and Market Disruption
Date & Time
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 4:25 PM - 4:35 PM
Michael Valocchi
Description

Not since the dawn of the Information Age have we faced an inflection point of this magnitude. While there are similarities, the velocity of change presents a distinct challenge. The multivariate external forces of deglobalization, geopolitical uncertainty, and economic complexity add to the disruptive force of AI. Clients are facing structural changes, not merely cyclical trends, and those changes require a modern approach to strategy focused on optionality and speed, allowing for a more dynamic way of thinking about external pressures. Former linear models will not suffice. These conditions open the door to an entirely new approach to strategy consulting.

Michael Valocchi, Senior Client Solutions Advisor - Toptal