JULIAN S. NEWMAN

Co-Founder & Senior Advisor

Julian S. Newman is an award-winning author, speaker, and founder of The FutureCast Foundation featured in Forbes Magazine. A former athlete, he developed The Akoni System—an innovative leadership platform inspired by his father’s principles. Julian advises professional athletes and has worked with global  entities including Google, Leo Burnett, and Wolverine Worldwide. Honored alongside Trevor Noah as an inaugural Anthem Award Inclusion Leader of the Year, he blends storytelling, social impact, and athletic discipline to elevate leadership. With creative credits in film and theater, Julian uses his diverse experiences to advise athletes and executives to lead with purpose, resilience, and a strong sense of legacy.