Signal and Cipher

Signal and Cipher is the Future Decoded. We are an innovation and change management firm dedicated to helping the most impactful companies in the world navigate, operationalize, and monetize the impact of AI to drive the future of work.

From Hollywood studios to tech darlings and CPG, our clients are looking for ways to build the future today.

Keynote Speaker

I speak frequently on the future of work and the impact of rapid change on enterprises, employees, consumers, and the global economy.

Keynote Platforms: 
Billion Dollar Teams: The Future of an AI-Powered Workforce
Future Forward: Navigating Exponential Change
Creative Machines: AI and the Future of Creativity

Recent keynotes include Deloitte, Microsoft, Synchrony, Puig, SXSW, Adobe, Febraban, Icatu, Totvs, and Itau.

I have also given guest lectures on leadership and AI at several universities, including the University of Chicago, Northwestern, Loyola, DePaul, UIC, and IIT.

International Keynote Speaker

DeFiance Media

I write and produce the Future Report segment as a part of Defiance Daily on the Defiance Media Network, using Hour One's powerful synthetic media platform. Each news segment is delivered by an AI version of me - a Deepfake.
You can catch the segment at https://defiance.media or streaming on over 100MM devices and smart TVs worldwide.

AI Correspondent - Synthetic Host of "Future Report"

Coastal Spritz

Interim Fractional CMO

Update Beverage

Caffeine is obsolete. It’s time for an Update. Crush procrastination with a smart energy drink that's more advanced than caffeine. Now available at www.drinkupdate.com

* Rebuilt the brand from the ground up after two prior agencies failed to design a distinctive brand for this new beverage category
* Built a nimble team of freelancers to establish a visual identity, brand guidelines and design system, including an extensive library of 3D assets, and feature animations
* Defined core value propositions and key demographics for launch
* Lead launch strategy and execution 
* Worked with bleeding-edge tech platforms like Unreal Engine 5 and LightTwist to develop immersive brand experiences

Head Of Brand + Futurist in Residence

Cocktails For Hope

•  Successfully lobbied for the legalized sale of Cocktails-to-go in Illinois - providing bars and 
    restaurants a revenue lifeline during Covid
•  Built a team of 50+ volunteers, including some of the world's biggest names in hospitality
•  Co-wrote legislation that received overwhelming bi-partisan support 

Cocktails For Hope is an initiative that advocates for the temporary sale of pre-mixed cocktails in containers sealed by on-premise license holding establishments in the State of Illinois. Cocktails For Hope is committed to creating necessary cash flow to bars and restaurants throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic to allow them to remain in business. The initiative also seeks to create an open line of communication with lawmakers for continued conversations as the hospitality landscape evolves over time.               Visit us at: www.cocktailsforhope.org

Co-Founder

SWAPP PROTOCOL (NFT Marketplace, Decentralized Exchange, Data Monetization)

Advising Swapp on 
- Implementation of structure and process needed to scale effectively
- Marketing and communications strategy

NFT Marketing and Operations Advisor

XR Founders

We are a collective of over 15,000+ interdisciplinary voices sharing ideas to shape the future of XR. Together we explore new capabilities, diversity, ethical design, accessibility, sustainability, and social impact within the industry. 

Join us on Clubhouse every Thursday and Sunday at  5PM ET.

Cohost

Hawkeye

Epsilon agency is now part of Hawkeye!

We’re a one-of-a-kind human experience agency.

We orchestrate experiences for people across their customer journey— leveraging human insight, the world’s best data, empathic creativity and the most powerful technology available. We do all this to deliver business results for our clients and to create more meaningful connections between humans and brands.

We call these Connections Designed to Matter™.

VP, Group Director: Digital Strategy + Innovation

Epsilon

Established the Creative Technology group to explore, prototype, and deploy new technologies in service of solving client business challenges.

Digital Strategy Practice Lead
Executive Development Program Graduate

Vice President, Digital Strategy

Decoding the future of work with the technologies of tomorrow | Futurist | Speaker

I help executives (including C-Suite and NEDs), and marketing teams understand the impact of AI on their organizations and augment the power of their teams with AI and reimagined workflows. 

For over a decade I've helped companies do mind-bending things with new and emerging technologies by showing them how to create, monetize and scale with bleeding-edge tech when few best practices and instruction manuals exist. At Signal and Cipher, we're focused on decoding the future of work for our clients.

My mission as a futurist and speaker is to inspire people to take ownership of their role in shaping the future, participate in building the world they want to see, be the wrong person asking the right questions, and approach the future with wonder, curiosity, and hope, not fear and confusion. The future is ours to shape, but you don't win by being as a spectator. 


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Considered one of the top voices in AI and the future of work, Ian is a trusted advisor to the world's most innovative companies. His firm Signal and Cipher transforms companies into AI-ready organizations with training, workforce reengineering, design, and development, resulting in meaningful routes to innovation that impact the bottom line, inspire cultural change, and create new products and ways of working.

Previously responsible for P&Ls and innovation departments at the largest agencies in the world, Ian is known for making bleeding-edge technology understandable and monetizable. Brands he has advised over the last decade include Samsung, Intel, Coca-Cola, Google, Microsoft, Nike, and dozens more.

Ian has pioneered a digitally immersive presentation style that brings artificial intelligence and extended reality to life so audiences can understand the future of technology in actionable ways. Ian is also the co-owner of a production studio designing virtual worlds and the first person ever to host a news segment as a synthetic human, streaming to over 100 million devices around the world.

A classically trained musician, Ian understands the magnitude of AI's coming impact on human creativity. As a strategist and speaker, he strives to educate stakeholders on the real-world implications of emerging technologies so they can make informed decisions that positively shape our world and advance humanity. In a rapidly evolving world that some consider dystopian, Ian remains a steadfast optimist and offers what everyone needs now: hope.

Specialties:  AI • Machine Vision • Emerging Technology • Digital Strategy • Process Engineering • Prototyping • Systems Thinking • Team Leadership

Ian Beacraft

Alberta Innovates

With more than 10,000 downloads over 90 episodes, Shift by Alberta Innovates is dedicated to interviewing the innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are leading the future of innovation in Alberta and globally. Alberta has many unsung heroes and many interesting and important technological advancements being made that will greatly impact our lives. Shift is a spotlight for listeners to get a sense of how Alberta innovation is leading the way. 

New episode published every two weeks. Subscribe on your favourite service. #ShiftbyAI #HeroesofInnovation

Host of Shift by Alberta Innovates 

Senior Business Partner

I was seconded to the Inventures team to build partnerships and sponsorships for Inventures 2024. The role gave me an opportunity to meet many wonderful people who provided in-kind and financial support for this one-of-a-kind event.

Business Development for Inventures 2024

I transitioned from managing communications for the ACRC and AHREHI initiatives to working on multiple projects as part of the larger communications and marketing team. In this position I was particularly proud of the music I wrote, played and recorded for a series of videos we prepared called Day in the Life,

Communications Officer

Known as Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions at the time, I worked closely with a program management team to develop communications strategies for two initiatives under the Ethics and Innovation Platform unit called the Alberta Clinical Research Consortium (ACRC) and the Alberta Health Research Ethics Harmonization initiative (AHREHI).

Communications Officer, ACRC and AHREHI

Suggitt Group Ltd. / Playhouse Publications Ltd.

Involved in all aspects of producing the magazines. This included hiring and supporting staff, sales, marketing, graphic design, profit and loss statements, and distribution. 

Researched and wrote a variety of articles, and helped with website layout.

Worked with the publisher to plan yearly content and graphic designers to layout content.

Operations manager/senior writer

Government of Alberta

I worked with committee members to produce reports based on reviews of various health facilities that fall under the Hospitals Act, the Nursing Homes Act and the Regional Health Authorities Act.

Editor/writer, Alberta Health Facilities Review Committee, Alberta Heath and Wellness

ProPublications Writing and Editorial

My goal was to help people and businesses say what they want to say, while sticking to key messages in alignment with corporate strategy and personal philosophy.

Writer and consultant

CCEMS

A temporary position with a key focus on provincial accreditation through the Alberta College of paramedics.

Accreditation coordinator

Inspiring Impact through Innovative Storytelling & Strategic Partnerships - With a strong foundation in business development and strategic communications, I bring a results-driven approach to enhancing organizational growth and strengthening stakeholder relationships. My experience spans complex environments where I’ve spearheaded communication strategies that resonate across diverse audiences, ensuring clear, accessible messaging and impactful engagement. I’m driven by a passion for fostering community connection and facilitating partnerships that support meaningful change.

🔹 What I Bring to the Table:

• Strategic Growth: Proven ability to identify and leverage opportunities for growth, including securing sponsorships and expanding service reach. At Alberta Innovates, I boosted sponsorship revenue for the Inventures event by 50%, showcasing my skill in maximizing partnership value and driving revenue.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in developing and nurturing lasting relationships, I prioritize understanding partner needs and aligning strategies to strengthen engagement. From executives to community leaders, I work collaboratively to foster connections that support organizational goals.
• Clear & Compelling Communication: Known for translating complex ideas into accessible messaging, I bridge gaps between organizations and their stakeholders. My work with Alberta Clinical Research Consortium and Alberta Health Research Ethics Harmonization Initiative helped drive awareness and understanding through targeted messaging.
• Innovative Problem Solving: As a flexible leader, I step up to new challenges and adapt quickly. Whether developing websites, crafting marketing campaigns, or managing crisis communications, I bring creativity and precision to every project.

Core Competencies:

🔹 Strategic Communications Planning
🔹 New Business Development & Partnership Expansion
🔹 Public & Media Relations
🔹 Project Management & Deadline-Driven Delivery
🔹 Content Development
🔹 Event Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
🔹 Fearless, Persistent and Affable.


I believe that communication is the backbone of effective leadership, and I approach each project with a sense of collaboration, creativity, and inclusivity. My goal is to inspire teams, engage audiences, and drive organizational success by bringing out the best in every stakeholder.

Let’s Connect! If you’re seeking a versatile, results-oriented leader who can advance your organization’s communication strategy and stakeholder impact, I’d love to connect and discuss how I can help you achieve your goals.

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