Charlie Melcher is the Founder and CEO of Future of Storytelling, a live events and content studio that is focused on how storytelling and technology are developing in the twenty-first century.
For over a decade, FoST has created groundbreaking live gatherings such as the FoST Summit, the FoST Festival (recognized as cutting-edge events by Forbes, VICE, The New York Times, and others), as well as the FoST Explorers Club membership program.
FoST also produces original content throughout the year, including storytelling workshops; curated exhibitions with local and international organizations; a storytelling curriculum for businesses; a monthly newsletter, “FoST in Thought,” and the bi-weekly FoST Podcast. It also produces apps, websites, films, and immersive experiences for international brands and media companies.
Most recently, Charlie has written a first-of-its-kind book about immersive experiences called THE FUTURE OF STORYTELLING: How Immersive Experiences are Transforming Our World—available now wherever books are sold.
He is also the Founder and CEO of Melcher Media, Inc. Founded in 1993, the company works with leading brands (including Meta, PepsiCo, and Microsoft), media companies (Netflix, HBO, Condé Nast, and Time Warner), and individual authors (Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Kobe Bryant) to help them tell their stories and connect with large audiences via beautifully illustrated, interactive books. The company has won numerous design awards and has produced thirty-three New York Times best sellers.
