Title CEO Company The Medici Group Bio An author, entrepreneur, and consultant, Frans Johansson has spoken to audiences around the world, from the boardroom of large corporations to villages in developing countries. His debut book, The Medici Effect, available in 18 languages, shattered assumptions about how great ideas happen, and was named one of the “Best Books on Innovation” by BusinessWeek and one of the top 10 best business books of the year by Amazon.com. His follow up book, The Click Moment, obliterates the idea that in business you can strategize, plan, and analyze your way to success. Frans has advised executives and captivated audiences from 30% of the Fortune 100 such as IBM, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, and American Express; as well as startups, venture capital firms, government agencies, and universities around the world. He has been featured on CNN, ABC, and CNBC among others. Raised in Sweden by his African-American/Cherokee mother and Swedish father, Frans has lived all his life at the intersection. He has founded a software company, an international healthcare firm, and a hedge fund. He has written articles on healthcare, information technology, and the science of sport fishing. Frans earned his B.S. in Environmental Science from Brown University and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He is the founder and CEO of The Medici Group. Frans lives in Brooklyn, New York with his family.