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Peter Hinssen
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Navigate uncertainty and technological change with Peter Hinssen, innovation strategist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Peter helps Fortune 1000 organisations turn disruption into opportunity through clear innovation strategy, long-term thinking, and practical approaches to emerging technologies. Named Best Speaker at Oslo Business Forum 2024 with clients including Google, Microsoft, and BMW.
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Peter Hinssen is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and innovation strategist recognised for his work on technological evolution, corporate innovation, and leadership in uncertain times. A LinkedIn Top Voice and lecturer at London Business School, he advises global organisations on navigating the future of business.
Peter has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of business and technology. As a serial entrepreneur, his tech ventures include e-COM, Streamcase, Porthus, and Across Technology, each later acquired by major companies including Alcatel-Lucent, Belgacom, Descartes, and Delaware Consulting. His six books include The Uncertainty Principle (2025) and The Phoenix and The Unicorn (2020), which examine how established companies can reinvent themselves through cycles of change.
Peter lectures at leading business schools including London Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management, and the Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine. He has delivered more than 1500 keynote presentations worldwide and collaborated with companies including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Unilever, BMW, HSBC, and AstraZeneca, as well as organisations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Peter's work focuses on helping leaders understand the forces reshaping industries and develop practical strategies to respond. Drawing on examples from global technology companies, startups, and established corporations, he explores how organisations can build cultures of experimentation, rethink strategy, and develop structures capable of continuous innovation.
Audiences gain a clearer view of how emerging technologies, shifting markets, and global uncertainty are transforming the competitive landscape, along with practical ways to position their organisations for resilience and long term growth.
Book Peter to help your organisation move from managing change to creating it, with actionable strategies delivered through content that combines depth and humour.
Topics, sessions and talks
Peter Hinssen explores how organisations can find opportunity in a world defined by volatility and constant change. Challenging the idea that uncertainty is something to avoid, Peter reframes it as the source of progress and innovation. Drawing on global trends, technological shifts, and real corporate examples, he examines the strategic levers leaders must rethink to thrive in the Never Normal era, from culture and leadership to organisational design and long term strategy.
Peter Hinssen cuts through the hype and fear surrounding artificial intelligence, offering a balanced view of its real capabilities and limitations. Tracing the evolution of AI from early research to today’s generative systems, he examines how organisations can responsibly harness its potential. Through practical cases and clear frameworks, Peter explores how businesses can implement AI effectively while navigating ethical challenges, governance, and the cultural changes required to unlock its value.
Peter Hinssen examines why the organisations that endure are not necessarily the newest or fastest growing startups, but those capable of reinventing themselves repeatedly. Drawing lessons from companies such as Microsoft, Apple, and Walmart, he explores how established businesses can develop the structures, culture, and strategy required for continual renewal. The session focuses on how organisations can transform disruption into an opportunity to evolve and remain relevant in rapidly shifting markets.
Peter Hinssen guides leaders through the realities of operating in what he calls the Never Normal world, where economic, technological, and geopolitical forces create constant disruption. Through a structured exploration of emerging technologies, organisational design, and innovation culture, he demonstrates how companies can build resilient strategies capable of thriving amid uncertainty. The session blends strategic foresight with practical frameworks for designing organisations that remain adaptive and future focused.
Peter's background as a serial tech founder and innovation strategist gives him credibility with both boards and senior leadership teams, reinforced by his recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice and bestselling author. Clients value his consistent ability to interpret emerging technology trends and turn uncertainty into practical strategic direction.
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Email peter.hinssen@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Peter's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Peter Hinssen structures sessions around named conceptual frameworks — such as the Never Normal era and The Uncertainty Principle — anchored to real corporate case studies drawn from companies including Microsoft, Apple, and Walmart, and supported by clear models for organisational strategy and AI implementation.
Peter Hinssen's sessions address navigating uncertainty and the Never Normal era, augmented intelligence and responsible AI implementation, and organisational reinvention through cycles of disruption. He has delivered over 1,500 keynote presentations worldwide and lectures at London Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management, and the Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine.
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There is no additional cost to you beyond the speaker's fee. PepTalk's service, from shortlist to on-the-day logistics, is included. For repeat or multi-event bookings, the team can agree preferential rates with your procurement department. Email hello@getapeptalk.com to discuss.
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Speaker fees vary by profile, format, and location. In the UK and Europe, virtual keynotes typically start around GBP 2,000, with top in-person speakers reaching GBP 25,000+; in the US, fees run from about USD 5,000 to USD 100,000+. Share your budget at getapeptalk.com and we'll shortlist to fit.
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You'll receive a hand-picked shortlist within 24 hours of sharing your brief. Each suggestion comes with profiles, fees, and PepTalk's recommendation on the strongest fit. If you need options sooner for an urgent event, say so and the team will move faster. Start at getapeptalk.com.
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Speaker fees vary based on factors like event location, format, and availability. The 'typical fee range' figure gives you a baseline of someone's local, in-person rate sits, and we'll confirm the exact fee when you get in touch.
Before your speakers arrive, confirm AV is tested, a green room is ready, and printed schedules are on hand. Prepare warm introductions for each speaker and brief your team on timings. PepTalk speakers come fully briefed, making event-day logistics smoother and stress-free from the start.
A keynote speaker delivers an inspiring or informative talk. An MC hosts and guides the event, keeping things on track. Entertainment — like a band or comedian — creates atmosphere and fun. Each serves a different purpose, and PepTalk can help you book the right talent for all three.
Not necessarily. While the speakers listed on our website may not have worked with PepTalk in the past, they are recognized professionals in the industry and known to engage in similar events and engagements. Alongside direct talent, we work with a wide variety of speaker agents and talent agencies, to ensure we have the best selection of speakers, hosts, comedians and entertainers available.
When booking a comedian, share your event format, audience size and demographics, any sensitive topics to avoid, and the tone you're after. PepTalk makes this easy — their booking process guides you through a simple checklist so nothing gets missed and your comedian is perfectly matched to your crowd.
When booking a speaker, you'll need your event date, audience details, format, key objectives, and budget. Having these ready makes the process smooth and straightforward. PepTalk's team uses this information to match you with the perfect speaker quickly and efficiently.
Yes! At PepTalk, you can absolutely bundle entertainment and speakers into one seamless package. It's a great way to create a fuller event experience while enjoying simplified booking and better value. Our team handles everything together, making the process effortless for you.
Book a motivational speaker at least 3–6 months in advance, especially for popular speakers or large events. Top speakers get booked quickly, so earlier is always better. For major conferences or peak seasons, booking 12 months ahead ensures you secure your first choice.
Yes. Most PepTalk speakers deliver virtual and hybrid sessions with live Q&A, and virtual keynotes usually cost less than in-person because there is no travel. Tell us your platform and format and we'll match speakers experienced in online delivery. Start at getapeptalk.com.
Share your organisation's top 3 strategic priorities, current challenges, and the audience's role in delivering them. A simple one-page brief works perfectly. PepTalk speakers use this context to tailor insights that feel genuinely relevant — making your event far more impactful.
Yes! Most event entertainers are happy to tailor their act to your brand, industry, or theme. From weaving in company jokes to incorporating your branding into their performance, personalisation makes all the difference. PepTalk's entertainers specialise in bespoke experiences that feel made just for your audience.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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