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| birth_date = 24 June 1981 (age 44) |
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| alma_mater = [[University of Lincoln]] |
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| occupation = Author, advisor, [[media commentator]], and speaker |
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'''Paul Stephen Armstrong''' (born June 24, 1981) is an author, advisor, [[media commentator]], and speaker based in London. He is the founder of TBD Group, which focuses on technology, behavior, and data.[{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong |url=https://www.koganpage.com/authors/paul-armstrong |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.koganpage.com |language=en}}][{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong – Advisor, Author, Founder/CEO. |url=https://www.thetbd.group/paulstephenarmstrong |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.thetbd.group |language=en}}] Armstrong provides advisory services to global organizations on various technologies, including artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, augmented and virtual reality, neural interfaces, and 3D printing. His areas of expertise also encompass social media, the future of work, consumer behavior, and data analytics.[{{Cite web |title=Key takeaway points on AI |url=https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/key-takeaway-points-on-ai/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=Moore Kingston Smith |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web |last=Armstrong |first=Paul |date=2025-03-11 |title=Is nanotech the next big iceberg for business? |url=https://www.cityam.com/is-nanotech-the-next-big-iceberg-for-business/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=City AM |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web |last=Features |first=John Loeppky published in |date=2025-04-17 |title=Neural interfaces promise to make all tech accessible – it’s not that simple |url=https://www.itpro.com/technology/cognitive-technology/can-neural-interfaces-really-make-tech-accessible |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=IT Pro |language=en}}][{{Cite web |last=Stettner |first=Morey |date=2021-04-29 |title=How seniors can thrive in a cashless world |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-seniors-can-thrive-in-a-cashless-world-11619642076 |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=MarketWatch |language=EN-US}}] |
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'''Paul Stephen Armstrong''' (born June 24, 1981) is an author, advisor, [[media commentator]], and speaker based in London. He is the founder of TBD Group, which focuses on technology, behavior, and data.[{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong |url=https://www.koganpage.com/authors/paul-armstrong |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.koganpage.com |language=en}}][{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong – Advisor, Author, Founder/CEO. |url=https://www.thetbd.group/paulstephenarmstrong |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.thetbd.group |language=en}}] Armstrong provides advisory services to global organizations on various technologies, including artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, augmented and virtual reality, neural interfaces, and 3D printing. His areas of expertise also encompass social media, the future of work, consumer behavior, and data analytics.[{{Cite web |title=Key takeaway points on AI |url=https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/key-takeaway-points-on-ai/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=Moore Kingston Smith |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web |last=Armstrong |first=Paul |date=2025-03-11 |title=Is nanotech the next big iceberg for business? |url=https://www.cityam.com/is-nanotech-the-next-big-iceberg-for-business/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=City AM |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web |last=Features |first=John Loeppky published in |date=2025-04-17 |title=Neural interfaces promise to make all tech accessible – it’s not that simple |url=https://www.itpro.com/technology/cognitive-technology/can-neural-interfaces-really-make-tech-accessible |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=IT Pro |language=en}}][{{Cite web |last=Stettner |first=Morey |date=2021-04-29 |title=How seniors can thrive in a cashless world |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-seniors-can-thrive-in-a-cashless-world-11619642076 |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=MarketWatch |language=EN-US}}] |
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== Early life and education == |
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== Early life and education == |
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Paul earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Lincoln between 1999 and 2002. He began his career in the United States, specifically in Los Angeles, where he held positions at [[Myspace|MySpace]], [[Sony]], and [[Activision]].[{{Cite web |last=PrWeek |last2= |title=Armstrong to head MySpace’s video promotions |url=https://www.prweek.com/article/1256915/armstrong-head-myspaces-video-promotions?utm_source=website&utm_medium=social |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.prweek.com |language=en}}] Afterward, he returned to the UK to lead the social technologies team at Mindshare, which is part of [[WPP plc|WPP]].[{{Cite web |title=- The Shorty Awards |url=https://shortyawards.com/8th-impact/jury/paul-armstrong/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=shortyawards.com}}] |
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Paul earned his Bachelor's degree from the [[University of Lincoln]] between 1999 and 2002. He began his career in the United States, specifically in Los Angeles, where he held positions at [[Myspace|MySpace]], [[Sony]], and [[Activision]].[{{Cite web |last=PrWeek |last2= |title=Armstrong to head MySpace’s video promotions |url=https://www.prweek.com/article/1256915/armstrong-head-myspaces-video-promotions?utm_source=website&utm_medium=social |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.prweek.com |language=en}}] Afterward, he returned to the UK to lead the social technologies team at Mindshare, which is part of [[WPP plc|WPP]].[{{Cite web |title=- The Shorty Awards |url=https://shortyawards.com/8th-impact/jury/paul-armstrong/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=shortyawards.com}}] |
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== Career == |
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Paul Armstrong transitioned from agency roles to independent advisory, concentrating on assisting organizations in navigating technological change. He established an advisory service aimed at helping C-suite executives at various companies understand and strategically apply emerging technologies. He currently operates the TBD Group, a technology advisory and intelligence firm that focuses on the intersection of technology, behavior, and data.[{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong |url=https://womeninmarketing.org.uk/advisory_council/paul-armstrong/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=Women in Marketing |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web |title=Biography |url=https://www.thetbd.group/paul/biography |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.thetbd.group |language=en}}][{{Cite web |last=Features |first=John Loeppky published in |date=2025-04-17 |title=Neural interfaces promise to make all tech accessible – it’s not that simple |url=https://www.itpro.com/technology/cognitive-technology/can-neural-interfaces-really-make-tech-accessible |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=IT Pro |language=en}}][{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong: Keynote Speaker on Disruption and Innovation |url=https://www.a-speakers.com/speakers/paul-armstrong/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.a-speakers.com |language=en-US}}] |
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Paul Armstrong transitioned from agency roles to independent advisory, concentrating on assisting organizations in navigating technological change. He established an advisory service aimed at helping C-suite executives at various companies understand and strategically apply emerging technologies. He currently operates the TBD Group, a technology advisory and intelligence firm that focuses on the intersection of technology, behavior, and data.[{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong |url=https://womeninmarketing.org.uk/advisory_council/paul-armstrong/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=Women in Marketing |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web |title=Biography |url=https://www.thetbd.group/paul/biography |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.thetbd.group |language=en}}][{{Cite web |last=Features |first=John Loeppky published in |date=2025-04-17 |title=Neural interfaces promise to make all tech accessible – it’s not that simple |url=https://www.itpro.com/technology/cognitive-technology/can-neural-interfaces-really-make-tech-accessible |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=IT Pro |language=en}}][{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong: Keynote Speaker on Disruption and Innovation |url=https://www.a-speakers.com/speakers/paul-armstrong/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.a-speakers.com |language=en-US}}] |
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Armstrong's writing has been featured in various publications, including [[Business Insider]], Cool Hunting, [[Forbes]], [[The Guardian]], and [[The Standard (London newspaper)|The Standard]].[{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/author/paul-armstrong |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}][{{Cite web |last=Paul Armstrong |title=How Emerging Technologies Are Offering A Different Future For History |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paularmstrongtech/2019/04/28/how-emerging-technologies-are-offering-a-different-future-for-history/ |access-date=2018-04-28 |website=forbes.com}}] He currently has a column in [[City A.M.|City AM]], where he writes about topics related to marketing, AI, and technology.[{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong, Author at City AM |url=https://www.cityam.com/profile/paul-armstrong/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=City AM |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web |last=Armstrong |first=Paul |date=2025-12-02 |title=AI will transform healthcare, but it won't necessarily make it fairer |url=https://www.cityam.com/ai-will-transform-healthcare-but-it-wont-necessarily-make-it-fairer/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=City AM |language=en-GB}}] Hisbook "Disruptive Technology" is an Amazon bestseller and is used as a strategic framework for understanding digital disruption.[{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong – Advisor, Author, Founder/CEO. |url=https://www.thetbd.group/paulstephenarmstrong#:~:text=Guardian%20amongst%20others.-,The%20Book,It's%20also%20an%20Amazon%20bestseller. |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.thetbd.group |language=en}}] |
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Armstrong's writing has been featured in various publications, including ''[[Business Insider]]'', ''Cool Hunting'', ''[[Forbes]]'', ''[[The Guardian]]'', and [[The Standard (London newspaper)|''The Standard'']].[{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/author/paul-armstrong |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}][{{Cite web |last=Paul Armstrong |title=How Emerging Technologies Are Offering A Different Future For History |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paularmstrongtech/2019/04/28/how-emerging-technologies-are-offering-a-different-future-for-history/ |access-date=2018-04-28 |website=forbes.com}}] He currently has a column in [[City A.M.|''City AM'']], where he writes about topics related to marketing, AI, and technology.[{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong, Author at City AM |url=https://www.cityam.com/profile/paul-armstrong/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=City AM |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web |last=Armstrong |first=Paul |date=2025-12-02 |title=AI will transform healthcare, but it won't necessarily make it fairer |url=https://www.cityam.com/ai-will-transform-healthcare-but-it-wont-necessarily-make-it-fairer/ |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=City AM |language=en-GB}}] His book "Disruptive Technology" is an Amazon bestseller and is used as a strategic framework for understanding digital disruption.[{{Cite web |title=Paul Armstrong – Advisor, Author, Founder/CEO. |url=https://www.thetbd.group/paulstephenarmstrong#:~:text=Guardian%20amongst%20others.-,The%20Book,It's%20also%20an%20Amazon%20bestseller. |access-date=2026-03-23 |website=www.thetbd.group |language=en}}] |
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