The Innovation Catalyst
Patrick Willer
Patrick Willer is the expert who helps leaders navigate through rapid changes. His keynotes are energetic, thought-provoking, and action-oriented, perfect for teams looking to grow in AI and innovation.
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About Patrick Willer
Looking for an inspiring speaker to take you into the world of innovation and AI? Patrick Willer is the expert who helps leaders navigate through rapid changes. Together with co-founder Aragorn Meulendijks, he leads the Innovation Network, which provides insights into exponential technological changes and encourages action. Patrick calls it: “learning to surf on the waves of exponential change.” Patrick’s keynotes are energetic, thought-provoking, and action-oriented, perfect for teams looking to grow in AI and innovation.
His journey began in the 1990s as a DJ and event organizer, always in search of unprecedented experiences. In 2000, he started Xpander.nl, one of the first global online magazines about electronic dance music. Even before YouTube, he shared videos of DJs worldwide and built a network of pioneers.
Over the past 20 years, Patrick has worked at the intersection of philosophy and technology with companies like Oracle, SAP, and Salesforce. In 2019, he launched the Innovation Network and uniquely connected stakeholders from Salesforce. He initiated projects such as Supernova, a co-creation program for strategic clients, and organized more than 100 executive meetings in virtual reality. He was also instrumental in establishing the Salesforce Innovation Center in Amsterdam and the ‘Drivers’ podcast, featuring 50 episodes in which he interviews changemakers.
The future is a struggle for the best possible option
Patrick lives as if he already has a universal basic income: with plenty of creativity, joy, freedom, and sharing. He believes that true fulfillment comes from enjoying the act of creating and learning itself, regardless of external validation. His personal mission? “Curious to discover life, eager to understand it, and philosophical to share it.”
If you want a speaker who will take you on an inspiring journey into the future and motivate you to take action today, then Patrick Willer is the perfect choice. He is an innovator at heart, who understands the interaction between humans and machines like no other.
Now – more than ever – it is essential for organizations to recalibrate their identity, develop an exponential vision, and fully engage their people with AI. It’s about knowing yourself, developing yourself, and connecting yourself. By building powerful networks that can handle the speed of change, you prepare your organization for the future. With an extensive innovation network behind him, Patrick is ready to take concrete follow-up steps after the keynote and elevate your organization to the next level.