Kevin Popovic, Ed.D. Candidate, MA

Kevin helps organizations generate powerful ideas that solve real business problems. Known for his ability to see patterns others miss, he brings clarity to complexity and leads with confidence in uncertain environments.

Leveraging his CliftonStrengths—Strategic, Self-Assurance, Individualization, Command, and Arranger—Kevin aligns people, ideas, and resources to drive meaningful outcomes. He has a unique ability to recognize individual strengths, make decisive calls when needed, and position teams for maximum impact.

Often referred to as “The Idea Guy®,” Kevin designs tools and experiences that turn innovation into action. He is the creator of the Innovation Funnel and the Creative Confidence Assessment, and he leads workshops, bootcamps, and keynotes that help organizations move from ideas to execution.

Kevin’s upcoming book, AMPLIFIED! (publishing early 2026), introduces a forward-thinking framework that integrates Human Insight with Artificial Intelligence (HI + AI) to identify the right problems and build effective solutions. His work helps leaders embrace technology without losing the human element of innovation.

His experience spans business, nonprofits, and higher education. Kevin has led large-scale innovation initiatives at SDSU, UTRGV, and UC San Diego, contributes to the San Diego Business Journal through his column What’s Your Problem?, and serves as a trusted advisor to executives in fractional C-suite roles.

Kevin specializes in helping leaders and teams navigate complexity, lead through change, and build cultures where clarity, confidence, and collaboration thrive.