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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.

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stephan paschalides

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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PLUS ONE

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

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

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!"

Doug Munk

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

Kim Carpenter

Neuroscience of Trust

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Kieran Taylor

Artificial Intelligence

Kevin Townley

Kevin Townley

Mindfulness

Jeremy Bringardner

Jeremy Bringardner

Culinary Arts

Alfredo Carvajal
Jess Flood
Sabina Mohyuddin

Sabina Mohyuddin

Community Advocacy

Andrea Blackman

Andrea Blackman

Civil Rights

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Terrance Rogers Jr

Improv Comedy

Foxie Lou
Yesenia Sevilla

Yesenia Sevilla

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Camilla Opperman

Camilla Opperman

Shared Kitchen Infrastructure

Michael Centi

Michael Centi

Youth Advocacy

Erin Reilly

Erin Reilly

Immersive Technology

Jess Flood

Sustainable Farming

Foxie Lou

Sexual Empowerment

Alfredo Carvajal

Indoor Welness

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Dmitry Taubinsky

Economics

Nicole Kenney

Nicole Kenney

Diversity and Inclusion

Jon Adam Ross

Jon Adam Ross
Experiential Theater

Ezra Bookman

Ezra Bookman

Ritual Design

Colette Pervette

Colette Pervette

Power Dynamics

Jeff Wilson

Jeff Wilson

Micro Housing

Catherine Bindorf

Catherine Birndorf

Motherhood Wellness

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Taras Kravtchouk

Automotive Startup

Anahita Moghaddam

Anahita Moghaddam 

Contemplative Science

Elizabeth Langgle-Martin

Elizabeth Langgle-Martin

Food Recovery

Tia Smedley

Tia Smedley

Spoken Word

Bella Nowland

Bella Nowland

3D-Printed Housing

Jared Schiffman

Jared Schiffman

Interactive Retail

Abdiel Jacobsen

Abdiel Jacobsen

Contemporary Dance

Lisa Levine

Lisa Levine

Laughter Yoga

Garrett McCurrach

Garrett McCurrach 

Autonomous Underground Delivery

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Kareem Collie

NASA Education

Sarah Spencer

Sarah Spencer

Visual Storyteling

Geronimo Frias

Geronimo Frias

Urban Sports

Melinda Lauw

Melinda Lauw

ASMR

Jacob Thomas

Jacob Thomas

Street Art

Justin Rice

Justin Rice

Digital Fabrication

Lauren Fontain

Lauren Fontein

Cannabis Retail

Annabelle Chang

Annabelle Chang

Young Adult Literature

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