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Peter Hinssen is a pathological optimist and globally recognized authority on innovation, technology, and leadership. As the founder of Nexxworks, he helps organizations thrive in what he calls the "Never Normal." His expertise has been sought by industry giants including Google, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft, while his academic influence extends to prestigious institutions like London Business School and MIT Sloan.
A serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, Peter has founded multiple successful tech startups, later acquired by Alcatel-Lucent, Belgacom, and Descartes.
Peter Hinssen is a pathological optimist and globally recognized authority on innovation, technology, and leadership. As the founder of Nexxworks, he helps organizations thrive in what he calls the "Never Normal." His expertise has been sought by industry giants including Google, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft, while his academic influence extends to prestigious institutions like London Business School and MIT Sloan.
A serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, Peter has founded multiple successful tech startups, later acquired by Alcatel-Lucent, Belgacom, and Descartes. His insights on digital strategy were further honed during his tenure as Entrepreneur in Residence at McKinsey & Company. Today, he serves as a board advisor to companies like Belfius, Mediahuis, and Ergon Capital, guiding their innovation and technology initiatives.
His thought leadership is captured in bestselling books including "The Phoenix and The Unicorn" (2020) and "The Day After Tomorrow" (2017), which explore the intersection of long-term thinking, innovation, and digital transformation.
His insights on digital strategy were further honed during his tenure as Entrepreneur in Residence at McKinsey & Company. Today, he serves as a board advisor to companies like Belfius, Mediahuis, and Ergon Capital, guiding their innovation and technology initiatives.
His thought leadership is captured in bestselling books including "The Phoenix and The Unicorn" (2020) and "The Day After Tomorrow" (2017), which explore the intersection of long-term thinking, innovation, and digital transformation.
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NAVIGATING RADICAL INNOVATION
In his dynamic presentation, Peter challenges traditional business thinking and demonstrates how organizations can thrive in an era of constant disruption. Through real-world examples from Amazon, Netflix, and Tesla, he shows how companies can:
- Transform challenges into growth opportunities
- Develop nonlinear thinking in the "Never Normal" era
- Build cultures of continuous transformation
- Create resilience in the face of polycrisis
- Move beyond survival to true innovation
Peter demonstrates that radical innovation isn't just about technology—it's about creating organizational cultures that actively seek and embrace change to stay relevant in our rapidly evolving world.
Recognition
- LinkedIn Top Voice
- Globally recognized keynote speaker
- Bestselling author of five books
- Successful tech entrepreneur
- Influential board advisor

