I do big-picture keynote talks for cities, companies, universities, and institutions. My informal half hour conversations, online, are also popular.
I come to our encounter wearing three hats: a philosophy hat, a storytelling one, and a design hat. The philosopher in me asks: “what’s the most important question here?” As a storyteller, I introduce you to real people doing inspiring projects around the world. Finally, with my design hat on, I ask what these innovations mean for your place in the regenerative economy that’s now emerging.
By casting fresh eyes on your situation, I suggest new opportunities for change. I leave you determined to make something happen – and with a clear understanding of what that next step needs to be.
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Three headline topics for 2023-2024
You can also book me as a conference moderator, or jury chair.
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Video talk at Ars Electronica, Vienna
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