Popular Talks

  • Surviving and thriving in a Never Normal world of constant change and high unpredictability
  • How corporates can keep reinventing themselves into Phoenix companies, like Walmart, Microsoft, Amazon and Ping An have done before them
  • Understading the era of augmented intelligence: a profound and nuanced story of both the challenges and the immense potential of AI.
  • Models of disruption and models of corporate innovation that work.
  • The strategic, cultural and leadership foundations of innovation.

About Peter Hinssen

Peter Hinssen is a globally acclaimed keynote speaker, bestselling author, business school lecturer, LinkedIn Top Voice, serial entrepreneur, trusted board member, startup investor, and one of the world’s leading experts on innovation, technology, and leadership. Describing himself as a pathological optimist, he firmly believes that companies can and should build a better, brighter, and bolder Day After Tomorrow.

Peter is a top-ranked, world-class speaker on technological evolution, innovation strategy, and adaptive leadership. His presentations combine depth, clarity, positivity, and a dry sense of humor. He has collaborated with Fortune 1000 companies and leading brands such as Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Accenture, LVMH, Hermes, HP, Microsoft, Bloomberg, Gartner, Danone, Chanel, LinkedIn, HSBC, Airbus, Sanofi, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Honeywell, SAS, and many more. He also lectures at renowned business schools like the London Business School and the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Peter has authored five bestselling business books:

  1. The Phoenix and The Unicorn (2020) explores companies that can reinvent themselves, akin to the mythical bird.
  2. The Day After Tomorrow (2017) highlights the importance of long-term thinking in times of radical innovation.
  3. The Network Always Wins (2014) explains why companies must evolve into networks as the external world has.
  4. The New Normal (2010) discusses how companies should push the boundaries of the digital world.
  5. Business/IT Fusion (2008) provides a guide on resolving conflicts between business and IT.

Over fifteen years, Peter led technology start-ups, including e-COM (acquired by Alcatel-Lucent), Streamcase (acquired by Belgacom), and Across Technology (acquired by Delaware Consulting). His third venture, Porthus, was listed on the stock exchange in 2006 and acquired by Descartes. Between start-ups, he served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with McKinsey & Company, focusing on digital and technology strategy.

Peter’s current company, nexxworks, inspires and connects organizations to thrive in the “Never Normal.” He serves as a board advisor at leading companies like Belfius, Mediahuis, and Ergon Capital on innovation and technology matters.

About Peter Hinssen

Peter Hinssen is a globally acclaimed keynote speaker, bestselling author, business school lecturer, LinkedIn Top Voice, serial entrepreneur, trusted board member, startup investor, and one of the world’s leading experts on innovation, technology, and leadership. Describing himself as a pathological optimist, he firmly believes that companies can and should build a better, brighter, and bolder Day After Tomorrow.

Peter is a top-ranked, world-class speaker on technological evolution, innovation strategy, and adaptive leadership. His presentations combine depth, clarity, positivity, and a dry sense of humor. He has collaborated with Fortune 1000 companies and leading brands such as Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Accenture, LVMH, Hermes, HP, Microsoft, Bloomberg, Gartner, Danone, Chanel, LinkedIn, HSBC, Airbus, Sanofi, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Honeywell, SAS, and many more. He also lectures at renowned business schools like the London Business School and the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Peter has authored five bestselling business books:

  1. The Phoenix and The Unicorn (2020) explores companies that can reinvent themselves, akin to the mythical bird.
  2. The Day After Tomorrow (2017) highlights the importance of long-term thinking in times of radical innovation.
  3. The Network Always Wins (2014) explains why companies must evolve into networks as the external world has.
  4. The New Normal (2010) discusses how companies should push the boundaries of the digital world.
  5. Business/IT Fusion (2008) provides a guide on resolving conflicts between business and IT.

Over fifteen years, Peter led technology start-ups, including e-COM (acquired by Alcatel-Lucent), Streamcase (acquired by Belgacom), and Across Technology (acquired by Delaware Consulting). His third venture, Porthus, was listed on the stock exchange in 2006 and acquired by Descartes. Between start-ups, he served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with McKinsey & Company, focusing on digital and technology strategy.

Peter’s current company, nexxworks, inspires and connects organizations to thrive in the “Never Normal.” He serves as a board advisor at leading companies like Belfius, Mediahuis, and Ergon Capital on innovation and technology matters.

Keynote Speaker Topics

Artificial Intelligence
Big data
Change Management
Creativity
Future
Global Trends
Leadership
Motivation
Technology

Popular Talks

  • Surviving and thriving in a Never Normal world of constant change and high unpredictability
  • How corporates can keep reinventing themselves into Phoenix companies, like Walmart, Microsoft, Amazon and Ping An have done before them
  • Understading the era of augmented intelligence: a profound and nuanced story of both the challenges and the immense potential of AI.
  • Models of disruption and models of corporate innovation that work.
  • The strategic, cultural and leadership foundations of innovation.