Let Your Mind Bloom. Redefine the Future.
This isn’t education — it’s evolution. Ubertrends Academy opens your mind to the forces reshaping the world.
Who Is Ubertrends Academy For?
This platform is designed for thinkers, doers, and decision-makers — the leaders, innovators, founders, and analysts shaping tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
If that sounds like you, Ubertrends Academy was built with your journey in mind.
Innovation practitioners and organizations navigating systemic societal change.
Executives seeking to stay ahead of disruption and future-proof their organizations.
Entrepreneurs and founders looking to identify market gaps.
Marketers and strategists aiming to build trend-driven brands.
Investors and analysts seeking to identify emerging opportunities.
Engaged, forward-thinking individuals who define trends rather than just following them.
Not a School. A Movement.
Ubertrends Academy is where narrative-driven foresight meets practical innovation strategy. Guided by futurist Michael Tchong, our mission is to decode the systemic shifts shaping tomorrow — and turn them into competitive advantage.
Ubertrends are not fads. They’re seismic waves of transformation. Learn how to identify them, map their trajectories, and lead your organization through change with confidence.
Michael Tchong: Your Guide to What’s Next
Michael Tchong is a five-time startup founder, best-selling author, and one of the world’s leading futurists. Recognized by the U.K.’s Telegraph as “America’s most influential trendspotter,” he has inspired audiences at over 500 global events and teaches innovation at the University of San Francisco.
His trademark style blends breakthrough thinking with humor, storytelling, and actionable insight. When Michael speaks, people listen — and act.
The Curriculum: Learn the Future Before It Happens
Our curriculum fuses foresight, cultural anthropology, and actionable design.
You will learn how to:
✅ Identify early signals of transformation.
✅ Build foresight with advanced pattern recognition.
✅ Translate trends into innovation strategy.
✅ Leverage AI, digital transformation, and behavioral science.
✅ Apply Ubertrends frameworks to strategy, marketing, and product or service development.
The Ubertrends That Will Shape Your Future
Each module explores one of Michael Tchong’s eight Ubertrends or innovation frameworks, providing a systemic lens to identify patterns and apply them strategically.
Ubertrends
Casual Living: “The Evaporation of Decorum” — From Aloha Fridays to athleisure: how informality is redefining business, etiquette, and society.
- How a Hawaiian surfing legend kickstarted a global shift from Aloha Fridays to Casual Fridays to business casual.
- How jeans, t-shirts, and sneakers became the world’s de facto uniform and led to the erosion of formal traditions.
- The athleisure revolution and the billion-dollar activewear market.
- Unintended consequences: the decline of decorum and social etiquette.
- Anonymity and digital culture are fueling rudeness, road rage, and air rage.
Digital Lifestyle: “Marriage of Man and Machine” — AI, and the next evolution of communication.
- The convergence of humans and machines — and how it will redefine business and marketing.
- AI-driven personalization, automation, and the metaverse.
- Digital addiction, My Lappy, screenagers, emojis and the evolution of communication.
Fountain of Youth: “Rejuvenating Body, Spirit and Environment” — Longevity, regenerative health, and the $200 billion-dollar anti-aging revolution.
- How life extension technologies, biohacking, and regenerative medicine are transforming healthcare and wellness.
- The rise of hormone therapies, stem cell research, and personalized health.
- The billion-dollar opportunities in longevity and anti-aging markets.
Generation X-tasy: “Been There, Done That” — Experience as currency, multisensory branding, and immersive commerce.
- The shift from materialism to immersive, extreme experiences.
- How brands are leveraging multisensory engagement to create loyalty.
- The growing demand for high-end experiential travel, gastronomy, and entertainment.
Time Compression: “The Acceleration of Life” — Speed as strategy: real-time business models, productivity, and on-demand culture.
- The rise of real-time commerce, fast fashion, and AI-driven business models.
- How businesses can thrive in an “on-demand” consumer-driven world.
- Strategies for managing productivity in an age of digital overload.
Unwired: “Untethered and Unfettered” — Wireless lifestyles, control-obsessed consumers, and seamless digital ecosystems.
- The psychology of instant gratification and the “control enthusiast” consumer.
- AI-powered personalization and the future of seamless customer experiences.
- The role of mobile technology and augmented reality in commerce and society.
Voyeurgasm: “I Like to Watch” — Radical transparency, surveillance culture, and the ethics of visibility.
- How radical transparency, surveillance, and reality media are reshaping trust.
- Why businesses must adapt to an era of total visibility and accountability.
- The ethical dilemmas of data privacy and AI-driven surveillance.
WAF: “The Ascendance of Woman” — The rise of women-led innovation and gender-driven economic transformation.
- How female leadership is driving global innovation and business transformation.
- The next billion-dollar opportunities in women-driven markets.
- The new power dynamics shaping gender equity and workplace culture.
Innovation
Innovation: “Reinventing Business and Life” — Mastering the full spectrum of breakthrough thinking
- Understand the three key innovation types — incremental, orthogonal, and disruptive — and when to apply each.
- Learn how to build and sustain a culture of innovation within any organization, from startups to legacy enterprises.
- Discover how to spot pain points and unmet needs to unlock market opportunity.
- Explore how to leverage Ubertrends for growth as launchpads for breakthrough ideas.
- Analyze case studies of innovation leaders like Apple, Amazon, Airbnb, Nest, Spanx, and more.
- Gain access to brainwriting techniques and practical tools that drive creativity and ideation.
The Movement Behind the Modules
Collaborate with visionaries, disruptors, and change agents who are actively building the future. Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It thrives in community.
This is where the next big ideas are born.
Choose Your Journey
Whether you want a taste of trend-driven insight or full access to the future, we’ve got a path for you.
(Free) Startup Plan
Your introduction to the Ubertrends universe.- Community Access via Mighty Networks
- 60-minute sample module
- Select presentation slides (Keynote or PowerPoint)
- Select presentation slides (Keynote or PowerPoint)
- This feature is not included
- A perfect starting point to explore our content and learning approach.
Ubertrends à la Carte
Align modules with your market focus.- Mighty Networks membership
- 90-minute live module with discussion
- Curated AI tool tips
- Select presentation slides (Keynote or PowerPoint)
- Monthly trend + AI livestreams
- Invitations to Pizza & Champagne salons
- Ideal for market-specific insights and applications.
Innovation à la Carte
Build your own breakthrough strategy.- Mighty Networks membership
- 3-hour module with live brainwriting
- Q&A
- Curated AI tool tips
- Select presentation slides (Keynote or PowerPoint)
- Includes exclusive innovation challenge training.
- Monthly trend + AI livestreams
- Invitations to Pizza & Champagne salons
Academy All Access
Your backstage pass to future fluency.- VIP Mighty Networks membership
- Unlimited access to all modules
- Monthly trend + AI livestreams
- Invitations to Pizza & Champagne salons
- Access to VIP Chat Area
Our Mission: Futureproofing Your Mindset
Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset once said, “Life is a series of collisions with the future.” At Ubertrends Academy, we believe the ability to navigate these collisions, with foresight and agility, is the defining skill of our time.
The future won’t wait. To thrive, you must decode patterns, embrace uncertainty, and lead with insight. Our curriculum cultivates proactive adaptation, giving you the power to predict and leverage shifts before they hit the mainstream.
FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Ubertrends Academy value proposition.
What essential knowledge and skills will I gain, regardless of background??
In a world where change occurs at the speed of light, understanding societal transformation is no longer optional — it’s imperative. Through Michael Tchong’s Ubertrends, you’ll explore eight powerful waves of behavioral change that shape humanity.
You’ll gain insight into the underlying forces driving permanent shifts in culture, business, and consumer behavior—and why understanding them is crucial for staying ahead.
What are the key takeaways from the course??
You’ll learn how to:
- Real trends – Discern real trends from data noise using advanced techniques like quintile analysis.
- Value shifts –Identify emerging value shifts sparked by each Ubertrend — and apply them to strategy, branding, or innovation.
- Innovation workflow – Integrate innovation into your daily workflow, from new tools to mindset shifts.
You’ll walk away with a framework for interpreting the future, a toolkit for applying innovation, and a mindset tuned to anticipate what’s next.
How are Ubertrends Academy courses structured?
Courses are narrative-driven and strategically sequenced. Each module explores a single Ubertrend, uncovering its cultural impact through rich storytelling, thought starters, and actionable insights.
Modules conclude with real-world case studies of innovations that harness that Ubertrend’s energy. Courses are streamed live for interactivity and made available on-demand for flexibility. We believe learning should be immersive, not canned.
Will I be able to interact with others?
Yes! Our Mighty Networks-powered community enables continuous interaction — with instructors, peers, and fellow innovators — before, during, and after your course.
You can engage through messaging, interest groups, live chats, events, and collaborations. It’s your lifeline to a tribe of future-focused thinkers.
Are there in-person events or seminars?
Absolutely. Beginning in late 2025 or early 2026, Ubertrends Academy will launch live events in major U.S. cities. These will feature deep-dive seminars and Michael’s signature #PizzaChampagne networking gatherings. Join the our community to stay updated.
Where are Ubertrends Academy courses hosted?
Courses and community access are available through our exclusive Ubertrends Academy network on Mighty Networks. Access is limited to enrolled academy members only.
When do Ubertrends Academy courses begin?
We’re finalizing the schedule now. Those who sign up to our emails will be notified of upcomging date. Monthly subscribers should look out for live sessions and spontaneous virtual meetups.
Request Your Invitation to Ubertrends Academy
Ubertrends Academy is building a movement of forward-thinkers, innovators, and transformation leaders. Subscribing now ensures you’ll be among the first to receive an exclusive invitation to join our community, preview our breakthrough courses, and access powerful insights that decode the future.
This is your first step toward staying ahead of the curve — and helping shape what comes next.
Don’t miss your invite.