Simon Kuestenmacher (The Demographics Group) – Predicting the Future

In this episode, we talk with Simon Kuestenmacher from the Demographics group about what Australia and the world will look like over the next 5, 10 and 50 years. We talk about the sustainability of living in concentrated cities, the impact artificial intelligence will have on the workforce, the future of property prices in the major cities and the likely hood of geopolitical tensions escalating globally.

 Simon and Bernard Salt co-founded The Demographics Group in 2017. The group provides specialist advice on demographic, consumer, and social trends for business. Simon has presented to numerous corporate and industry audiences across Australia and overseas on demographic trends, consumer insights and cultural change in Australia.  His presentations and quirky observations are enjoyed by groups from the financial services, property, government, education, technology, retail, and professional services industries, among others.

Simon is a columnist for The New Daily newspaper and a contributor to The Australian newspaper and he is a media commentator on demographic and data matters. Simon has amassed 300,000  global followers on social media, reaches over 25 million people every month and ranks as one of the world’s Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can’t get enough data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow him on Twitter or any of his other social channels.

If you would like to engage Simon or Bernard directly you can reach them here: The Demographics Group - Insights In Demography (tdgp.com.au)

Disclaimer:
The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.