The future is a
Decision
FOR A SOCIETY AND WORKING WORLD
ON THE LEAP INTO THE FUTURE

"I believe that every person has everything they need within them and that no person is a flaw in the system."
Ali Mahlodji is a bridge builder, inspiration and guide for a new world of work and an encourager for all those who want to shape the future.
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
"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.“

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.
AWARDS, HONORS & IMPACT
- ANDREUS PEACE Award
- two times HR EXCELLENCE Award Winner
- two times NEW WORK Award Winner
- UN WORLD SUMMIT Award
- SOCIAL IMPACT Award
- TRIGOS SUSTAINABILITY Award
- MIRNO MORE ACHIEVERS Award
- BUSINESS ART sustainable designer Award
- 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
- FORBES Business Council
- UNICEF Ehrenbeauftragter
- Jugendbotschafter der Europäischen Union
- "Ambassador for the new narrative" der Europäischen Union
- Ehrenbotschafter der MIRNO MORE Friedensflotte
- Integrationsbotschafter für das Rote Kreuz
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.

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.“
September 04
October 02
September 16
May 09
May 08
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)