About Author

David Catzel is a pragmatic futurist and business strategist with more than 30 years of experience helping executives lead through technology-driven change. He specializes in translating complex technologies into clear, actionable strategies that drive business growth, operational resilience, and long-term value.

David has worked with some of the world’s most iconic companies—including Microsoft, Intel, IBM, and T-Mobile—as well as government agencies from California to Singapore. His transformation work spans sectors as diverse as automotive, media and entertainment, telecom, smart cities, public safety, publishing, and national defense.

At Microsoft, he served as a Senior Industry Digital Strategist, helping global automotive and mobility leaders navigate emerging technologies like connected vehicles, autonomous systems, and edge computing—all while balancing sustainability goals and cybersecurity risk. His cybersecurity expertise deepened during his time at Kazuar, an Israeli firm known for sovereign-grade security solutions protecting sensitive government and enterprise data.

David Catzel – PRAGMATIC FUTURIST

In a world where tech changes by the headline and most businesses are still reading the manual, David Catzel is the calm in the chaos. A pragmatic futurist with a knack for cutting through buzzwords, he translates complex tech into clear moves that actually matter. His books help leaders see around corners, dodge avoidable disasters, and turn fast-moving change into a competitive edge.

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• “5G isn’t just faster—it’s the backbone of the next wave of digital transformation across every industry.”

• “Understanding cyber is understanding how to protect what matters—your business, your data, and your reputation.”

• “Cloud streamlines what slows you down and spotlights what moves you forward.”