OUR STORY
We are driven by the conviction that you cannot find the future in a familiar place. By leveraging parallel category inspiration, we design bespoke Insight Immersions that empower teams
to outpace their own expectations. We trade predictable industry habits for raw experiential discovery and deep cultural intelligence, triggering the imagination to solve problems in radical ways. Time and time again, we’ve watched our clients turn electric "aha" moments into unshakeable competitive advantages. We are here to help you orchestrate your next breakthrough.

OUR FOUNDER
Stephan Paschalides founded Now Plus One in 2007 after a lengthy career in the trends and innovation sector. As the creative force behind Now Plus One, Stephan has curated and customized Insight Immersion programs for dozens of Fortune 500 companies, and has led experiential immersions at major industry conferences. He is a global nomad, a lover of all arts and culture, an avid yogi, a voracious reader and an experimental chef.
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OUR WORK
We have partnered with an elite roster of Fortune 500 brands and global agencies. From Executive Leadership, to specialized teams in Innovation, R&D, Design, Packaging, or Regulatory Affairs, our expertise spans the entire organizational ecosystem. Regardless of team or mission, we deliver bespoke Insight Immersions tailored to yo ur core objectives: one-of-a-kind experiential programs designed to navigate your most complex challenges.
We look forward to welcoming your team to our roster of global leaders.
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Sanyu Dillon
Chief Marketing Officer
Penguin Random House
“Now Plus One delivered an impactful Insight Immersion filled with experiences that defied expectations and challenged our thinking, while growing stronger as
a company. Our team of marketers and publishers left the day feeling inspired and driven"
Eva Hurt
VP, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs
The Coca-Cola Company
"Our Insight Immersion was an instant classic! A very big thank you for
the thoughtful choice of locations and experiences, considerate introductions
to our multiple experts and overall attentive organization, plus a lot of fun.
What a treat!"
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Doug Munk
Sr Director. New Business Ventures
Nestlé USA
"Now Plus One led our team on an eye-opening Insight Immersion that delivered above and beyond expectations. Not only did each experience open our eyes to new opportunities for growth, it brought
a deeper connection to our team."
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OUR NETWORK
We activate a global network of visionaries, curators, and industry provocateurs
to engineer unforgettable experiences that inform, inspire, and fuel systemic change.
Meet some of the accomplished specialists from our diverse collective, They are the catalysts who spark imagination and inject fresh energy into every bespoke Insight Immersion.
Kim Carpenter
Neuroscience of Trust
Kieran Taylor
Artificial Intelligence
Sabina Mohyuddin
Community Advocacy
Andrea Blackman
Civil Rights
Terrance Rogers Jr
Improv Comedy
Yesenia Sevilla
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Camilla Opperman
Shared Kitchen Infrastructure
Michael Centi
Youth Advocacy
Erin Reilly
Immersive Technology
Jess Flood
Sustainable Farming
Foxie Lou
Sexual Empowerment
Alfredo Carvajal
Indoor Welness
Dmitry Taubinsky
Economics
Nicole Kenney
Diversity and Inclusion
Jon Adam Ross
Experiential Theater
Ezra Bookman
Ritual Design
Colette Pervette
Power Dynamics
Jeff Wilson
Micro Housing
Catherine Birndorf
Motherhood Wellness
Taras Kravtchouk
Automotive Startup
Anahita Moghaddam
Contemplative Science
Elizabeth Langgle-Martin
Food Recovery
Tia Smedley
Spoken Word
Bella Nowland
3D-Printed Housing
Jared Schiffman
Interactive Retail
Abdiel Jacobsen
Contemporary Dance
Lisa Levine
Laughter Yoga
Garrett McCurrach
Autonomous Underground Delivery
Kareem Collie
NASA Education
Sarah Spencer
Visual Storyteling
Geronimo Frias
Urban Sports
Melinda Lauw
ASMR
Jacob Thomas
Street Art
Justin Rice
Digital Fabrication
Lauren Fontein
Cannabis Retail
Annabelle Chang
Young Adult Literature
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