Future is a decision
FOR A WORKING WORLD AND SOCIETY ON THE VERGE OF A FUTURE WORTH LIVING IN, WHERE OUR CHILDREN WILL BE HAPPY TO GROW UP
ALI MAHLODJIS LEADERSHIP & IMPACT IS KNOWN FROM
FROM A FLAW IN THE SYSTEM TO A PIONEER OF A NEW SOCIETY
Ali Mahlodji is an internationally award-winning entrepreneur, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author.
Born in Persia and raised in a refugee camp, his journey took him from being a stuttering school dropout with over 40 jobs to the top management level of international tech companies. Based on an idea he had as a child, he founded whatchado, the handbook of life stories, which has helped millions of young people on their way to this day.
Today, as CEO of futureOne, he guides companies, executives, educational institutions, private individuals, and children through times of change.
Through his work, he has inspired and provided guidance to over 1 million people, 100,000+ leaders at 1000+ organizations, and over 700,000 children worldwide.
BUSINESS LEADERS TRUST ALI MAHLODJI



















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People and media about Ali Mahlodji
"Dear Ali, thank you for our time together and for allowing us to move so many people."
Dr. Jane Goodall, primatologist and anthropologist,
Jane Goodall Institute
“Mahlodji is preparing the next generations for jobs that don't yet exist.”
Financial Times
"What an incredible speech and thank you for your words of hope!"
Jeffrey D. Sachs at the European Forum Alpbach
former director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University, bestselling author and global leader in sustainable development
“Ali Mahlodji is the philosopher of the world of work.”
Radio Ö1
“I am encouraged by your firm belief that a future worth living is possible for us.”
Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen
Austrian Federal President
in a letter to Ali Mahlodji
"Ali Mahlodji was the highlight of the event"
Forbes
“Ali Mahlodji is creative, successful and also humanely.”
Christian Kern, former Austrian Federal Chancellor, ex-CEO ÖBB and current CEO ELL (European Locomotive Leasing)
“With a simple idea, the school dropout has dusted off career guidance.”
brand eins
economic magazine
"You are LOVE IN ACTION!"
Carola Ast,
Purpose Brand Strategies and Employer Brand Strategies
“Mahlodji lets people tell their story.”
SPIEGEL Online
“The ambassador of young people's dreams”
Ulrich Schnabel,
Journalist, DIE ZEIT and author of "Zuversicht"
“He took away my fear of the future.”
Celina K.,
Student from Berlin
“My dad is the coolest!”
His 4 years old daughter
“Austria's greatest motivator!”
Red Bulletin INNOVATOR Magazin
AWARDS, HONORS & IMPACT
- Visiting lecturer University of Cambridge, Institute of Sustainability Leadership
- Expert jury for the German Federal Government's Skilled Workers Award
- Expert jury WECONOMY Diversity Award
- Expert jury Brigitte Bierlein Award
- Expert Jury Diversity Award, Industrial Association Austria
- Expert jury State Prize "Matilda" for the promotion of women in innovation
- FORBES Business Council
- Youth Ambassador European Union
- EU "Ambassador for the new narrative"
- UNICEF honorary representative
- 2x HR Excellence Award Winner
- 2x NEW WORK Award Winner
- 2x LinkedIn Top Voices Award
- UN WORLD SUMMIT Award
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year Top 3
- Social Impact Award winner
- TRIGOS Sustainability Award
- Sustainable Designer of the Year
- ANDREUS Peace Award
- MIRNO MORE Achievers Award & honorary representative
- Digital communications Awards
- International Coach of the Year
- INTERNATIONAL "Coach of The Year" Award
- EY ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Top 3
- two times LINKEDIN TOP VOICES Award
- "DEUTSCHER PREIS" for online communication
- DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Award
- RISING STAR OF THE YEAR Award
- BEST BUSINESS PODCAST, Ö3 Podcast Award
- GERMAN INFLUENCER Award
MORE THAN 1400 KEYNOTES WORLDWIDE
- TEDx San Francisco
- European Forum Alpbach
- Female Future Festival
- Leaders of Tomorrow
- SAP Now: Human Technologies
- Digital Education Summit
- Potential Development Conference
- Health & Mind Konferenz
- Zukunft Personal Europe
- Deutscher Schulleiterkongress
- US Investors Summit New York
- Diversity Challenge Conference
- International Leaders Summit
- SEMPL Media Conference
- WorkX Conference
- International Future Week
- Xing New Work Conference
- EdTech Summit
- European Parliament Summit
- Entrepreneurship Summit
- Digital X Conference
- Youth Entrepreneurship Week
- UN World Summit
- Sustainability Summit
- International Executive Days, DACH
- Alpensymposium, Interlaken
- Swiss HR Forum
- Education Conference Luxembourg
- International Women's Day
- Digital Misfits Conference
- German MMM Handelskonferenz
- Global Awakening Session by Service Space
- Zukunftssymposium
- DMXCO
- Female Future Festival
- Content Day
- balanceUp - Vereinbarkeitskonferenz
- Future Expert Day
- Red Bull Rising Talent
- Deutsche Telekom
- Microsoft
- SAP
- Oracle
- Samsung
- Siemens
- Philips
- Magenta
- A1
- E-ON
- Software AG
- T-Systems
- Unicredit Group
- Raiffeisen Banken
- ERSTE Group
- BTV Banken
- Vienna Insurance Group
- Donau Versicherung
- Helvetia
- voestalpine
- PORR
- General Electric
- ÖBB
- Deutsche Bahn
- Lufthansa
- Caritas
- Red Cross
- EY
- PWC
- American Axle & Manufacturing
- Deutsche Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- AMS - Arbeitsmarktservice
- UNICEF
- UNO
- Volkshilfe
- SOS Kinderdorf
- Loreal
- Pfizer
- ROCHE
- Böhringer Ingelheim
- BMW
- Audi
- VOLVO
- Chanel
- Red Bull
- Deutsche Bank
- REWE
- EDEKA
- Interspar
- BILLA
- GoStudent
- TAKKT
- ÖGK
- IBM
- Handtmann Gruppe
- BASF
- Mastercard
- Deutsche Sparkasse
- FutureBrand Com
- IHK Stuttgart
- IHK Bochum
- IHK Flensburg
- IHK Rhein-Neckar
- Deutsche Wirtschaftsjunioren
- Wirtschaftskammer
- Industriellenvereinigung
- Junge Wirtschaft
The human being
“The philosopher of the world of work” (Radio Ö1) “prepares the next generations for jobs that do not yet exist (Financial Times)”.
As a bridge builder between the worlds, he provides clarity for managers, gives young people guidance and helps people to follow their inner calling.
Ali Mahlodji is an Austrian-Persian author and entrepreneur as well as co-founder and CEO of futureOne, a company that has made it its mission to bring love and humanity back into society and the world of work.
The computer scientist grew up in a refugee home, was a stuttering school dropout and had over 40 jobs before holding high-ranking positions in the tech industry. He then became a teacher and founded whatchado, the handbook of life stories – an international and inspiring video job guidance platform with a mission to show young people what life is all about.
He has received several international awards for his work and describes himself as a flaw in the system.
THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER & EXPERT
He is an expert for work and education with a focus on diversity, new work, mindful leadership and entrepreneurship and has been supporting executives from DAX companies as well as small businesses and NGOs in their transformation for many years.
He is often called upon to explain a new future and act as a translator between generations.
As an international keynote speaker, he gives radical impulses for change, whereby he is appreciated for his clear messages and deep insights into companies, but always with a focus on people and their potential.
"Everyone, regardless of age, gender, origin, skin color, disability or sexual orientation, must have the opportunity to discover and follow their own path."
“Jeder Mensch muss, unabhängig von Alter, Geschlecht, Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Behinderung oder sexueller Orientierung, die Möglichkeit haben, den eigenen Weg zu entdecken und zu gehen.“
Books
His autobiography, from refugee to entrepreneur to progressive thinker.
A guide for managers to work more courageously.
The path to a successful life through the power of the inner voice.
futureOne HEROES
Society and economy can see that the world is changing. They know that change is necessary, but they have never learnt how to deal with this new world and its new rules for humanity. They have never learnt how to reinvent themselves for a better future. Until now. Because futureOne HEROES is the first holistic training programme for all those who want to be part of the future and acquire the right mindset.
Termine 2023
rientierung,die Möglichkeit haben, den eigenen Weg zu entdecken und zu gehen. Mit meiner Lebenszeit, meiner Arbeit und meinem Impact möchte ich Menschen wieder an ihre Verantwortung für das eigene Leben und die Gesellschaft erinnern. Hier erfahren Sie mehr zu meinem Weg.“
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September 26
ALI, THE PODCAST
Leadership of a new era (formerly futureOne Heroes)
This is the podcast for people who want to achieve great things in this world with real leadership and remain true to themselves in the process. With clarity, mindfulness and ease. For leaders & changemakers of a new future. Ali Mahlodji came to Europe as a refugee child and started his career as a stuttering school dropout and is now an international award-winning entrepreneur, CEO of futureOne, founder of whatchado, mentor, investor and global keynote speaker. But probably his most important role is that of husband to his dream woman, with whom he has two wonderful daughters 🙂
“Austrias most Austria’s most successful business podcast”
(Ö3 Podcast Award)