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Josh Drean is an American author, futurist, people analytics expert, and co-founder of the Work3 Institute.
Education
Drean earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in business management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is often a guest lecturer at universities across the globe, including MIT, London Business School, and Harvard Business School.
Career
Drean began his journey as a youth speaker, where he spent ten years inspiring young audiences to overcome life’s challenges with resilience and optimism. This foundation laid the groundwork for his later work as a web3 and workforce advisor to emerging companies, and now, as Co-founder of the Work3 Institute, where he continues to influence the evolution of work in meaningful ways.
With over a decade of experience, Josh has helped organizations across industries understand and adapt to the unique needs of millennials and GenZ employees. His expertise lies in bridging generational divides, fostering inclusive and innovative work environments, and empowering employees to drive organizational success.
He co-founded the Work3 Institute, where he enhances workforce strategies through innovative approaches. He also serves as a Workforce Advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs. Drean developed an AI-based HR tech startup at Harvard, which was recognized for its real-time sentiment analysis capabilities.
He has been featured in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and The Economist, and he has appeared on The Today Show, NBC, and FOX Business. He addresses complex topics like people analytics and workforce experience, aiming to make them relatable and actionable for digital-first leaders.
Publications
Drean is the co-author of a book titled Employment is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work.