Dipl.-Ing. Lars Behrendt

Granny&Smith

We're not just participating in the innovation landscape—we're reshaping it. When market leaders need to ensure their next breakthrough succeeds, they know where to turn.

Our INNOWEEK® methodology has become the benchmark that global industry leaders trust when failure isn't an option.

Where traditional innovation remains unpredictable, we've engineered certainty. Our integrated teams of strategists, designers, and technologists consistently deliver what others consider impossible: guaranteed innovation outcomes in weeks. This is why DAX and Fortune 500 companies choose us as their innovation partner.

Mission Innovation: Inspiring people to be innovative in order to shape the world of tomorrow – that’s my mission.

Keynote Speaker

"Get Real Innovation" is about how to build a truly innovative company and why it's so incredibly hard.

Innovation is the main driver of business success today. What do the most innovative companies like Google, Amazon, Tesla and many startups have in common? What methods do they use? How can you be successful, too? And what, in practice, has proven to be a mistake?

Using real, short, concise & practical examples based on more than 15 years of practical experience in innovation development, Lars helps his readers discuss these questions and find answers.

Bestselling Author

Greenrock

Venture Partner

Family Office

OAB AG

Member of The Supervisory Board

INSTARIDE

INSTARIDE - Synchronizing mobility demands with the help of AI.
The revolutionary social driving startup - still in stealth mode.

Investor

HOW IT STARTED

https://open.spotify.com/show/3A3eHbXPN8A8t8Ga9dK3pE?si=kMT5StTGTrqAQOUO3qQH6g

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Stiftungshaus Oldenburg

Board Member

Innovation Authority

Advisory Board Member

//CEO@GRANNY&SMITH, DE-RISKING INNOLAB FOR THE MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

//THE DAY EVERYTHING CHANGED

It happened during a corporate innovation workshop years ago. As I watched yet another brilliant idea suffocate under the weight of process, I saw the spark fade from the team's eyes. In that moment, I made a promise to myself that would reshape my entire career.

THE PATTERN I COULDN'T UNSEE

Across boardrooms and brainstorming sessions, I witnessed the same story unfold. Brilliant minds with transformative visions hitting the same invisible wall. Their ideas deserved better.

THE UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY

What began as frustration evolved into curiosity. Could innovation success actually be engineered rather than hoped for? I devoted myself to finding out.

Years of experimentation led to an approach so counterintuitive yet effective that it changed everything. By building innovations like a portfolio of startups, we turned the notorious 90% failure rate completely upside down.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT

A prominent German corporation took a chance on this method when traditional approaches had failed them repeatedly. Within weeks, we accomplished what they hadn't achieved in years. Word spread quickly.

Today, seven of Germany's nine most innovative companies have become our partners. From global enterprises to nimble startups, leaders come when they need certainty, not just possibility.

BEYOND THE METHOD

After over 15 years and countless successful market launches, I still feel that same rush when I see an innovation finally connect with its audience. There's simply nothing like watching something powerful emerge from what was once just an idea on a whiteboard.

My engineering background gave me the tools, but it was immersing myself in the human elements of innovation that revealed the true path forward. When leaders invite me to guide their most important initiatives, they're not just getting a process – they're gaining a partner who's navigated this terrain countless times before.

I only commit to journeys I truly believe in, because I've learned that extraordinary innovation requires both methodology and genuine connection to purpose.

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We are here to help you develop, test, and grow new business ideas in a few weeks instead of months. We specialize in innovation development, constantly keeping up with the latest trends, methods, and ways of working.

We have been developing innovation for our customers for more than 15 years now. Our teams, consisting of designers, engineers, software developers, and business model experts, have tried a lot and gained much experience. Today we know what works and what does not - so you don't have to make all those experiences again.

Our INNOWEEK® method is the result of more than 15 years of continuous development and project experience with well-known DAX groups and Fortune 500 companies and helps you to develop, test, and grow new business ideas in a few weeks instead of months.

Leading AMD’s end-to-end business across APAC, covering enterprise, cloud, commercial, and consumer segments. Lead regional strategy, sales, and partnerships to accelerate adoption of AMD technologies—EPYC™, Ryzen™, Radeon™, and Instinct™—across data centers, PCs, AI, and edge infrastructure.

Key Focus Areas:

+ Drive growth across commercial and consumer PC markets

+ Expand AMD’s presence in AI, HPC, and cloud deployments

+ Lead Channel and hyperscaler engagements

+ Work closely with key OEMs and partners across the region

+ Strengthen public-private partnerships and regional ecosystem

General Manager, Asia Pacific (APAC)

• Lead AMD's Commercial Sales organization in APAC region, driving revenue and strategic engagements with end-user customers, OEMs/ODMs, and channel partners.
• Manage teams for Data Center/Server, Commercial Client PC, Professional Graphics, and Embedded businesses, selling Cloud Solutions across multiple enterprise verticals.

Senior Director, Enterprise & Commercial Sales Asia Pacific Region

Synagie

• Led business development initiatives to onboard SMEs and MNCs onto Synagie's e-commerce platform, driving revenue growth.
• Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and market presence.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize e-commerce operations and improve customer experience.

Vice President of Business Development

SherCoin Limited

• Providing advisory services to develop international growth strategy, execute deals and build strategic partnerships across different business segments for SherCoin, The Verify App, The Survey App and other services
 • Introduction and managing VC funds and investors
 • Promoting  and supporting ICO throughout  the network
 • Signing on businesses for Verify App and enhancing SherCoin value proposition and ecosystem

Counterfeiting is a massive problem worldwide, costing lives, jobs and over $1.7 trillion annually. SherCoin will provide a game-changing solution using high technology innovations such as:
 • A new generation of blockchain technologies (smart-contracts)
 • Wireless communication technologies (RFID and NFC)
 • SherCoin cryptocurrency

https://shercoin.io/

Vice President of Partnership & Alliances

AXIR Group

•	Leading market and software development teams in fast-growing Blockchain startup for Telecom operators. Working closely with eco-system partners, resellers and alliances to drive joint growth programs and initiatives
 •	Consulting Start-ups and SMEs companies across Singapore on digital transformation and how distributed ledger technology can help to improve transparency in the supply chain, food safety and global trade.
 •	Working with companies like DLT Ledgers to utilize SaaS model for improving inter-enterprise processes and transition to Cloud Native environment faster     
 •	Consulting potential clients through business processes and partner development to devise the perfect solution and implementation strategies based on unique requirements. Blockchain solutions based on Hyperledger and Ethereum have tremendous potential to reshape multiple industries and help set new standards.

Managing Partner - Consulting and Business Development

Intel Corporation

•	Successfully hired, managed, and delivered ongoing professional training to a team of 12 Market Development Managers covering 15 countries
 •	Led a regional team of multinational alliances with key organizations such as CISCO, Lenovo, HP, Dell, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, Google and others.
 •	Spearhead successful project completions within defined territories by securing external partnerships with top leaders, scheduling appointments, developing proposals, making presentations, and negotiating business deals.
 •	Communicate, network, and collaborate with senior staff, clients, colleagues, and potential customers to assist in effective business decision-making. Cultivate new business and revenue in existing accounts and new markets
 •	Create long-term visions, goals, and business plans for company growth and partnerships. The mastermind behind Commercial 3-year plan – HPC, Education/Government, Large/SMB Enterprise, CSPs, and Big Data/Storage
 •	Closed HPC Mega Win 5PF system at KAUST - Shaheen2 BlueGene replacement Phase 1 (12,238 Xeons $33.5M)
 •	Independently plan and implement new initiatives focused on SaaS, Cloud, Big Data, Storage and IOT solutions
 •	Run join initiatives with AWS and Google Cloud team to lead Smart city Dubai development and Cloud offerings for IOT solutions in Egypt and Middle East 
 •	Run Join initiatives with Etisalat and other Telecom operators to promote Cloud solutions across region. SMB Sales reached over $25M per annum. SMB Integrated Campaign in Nigeria with HP/Microsoft/MTN/Diamond bank and 25 resellers, resulted in 20%+ growth 
 •	Elevated Nigeria’s revenue growth by 27% YoY, Egypt 30% YoY and RSA 11% YoY through work completed in the African Acceleration Plan; pivotal role in launching IOT Lab at Dubai Silicon Oasis. IOT MOU Agreement with Huawei and Dell brought key wins – Smart bus – Machine Learning, Digital Signage and others
 •	Recognitions: Outstanding Global Sales Award - Lenovo Growth; Divisional Sales Award - Education deals

Sales Director

•	Oversaw a multinational account team of 11 Account Sales Managers across APAC/Japan region.
 •	Organized and strategically arranged company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet account sales performance objectives and customers’ expectations.
 •	Established key alliances and partnerships with Resellers, System Integrators and Independent Software Vendors to drive sales 47% Up in India/South East Asia sales through launching Go Faster GTM Expansion plan. Over $2B Intel revenue per annum 
 •	Championed a 15% server business increase through a collaborative Cloud Service Provider initiative with Telecom operators and channel partners.
 •	Surpassed assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in allocated accounts.
 •	Engineered a joint company-strategic account planning process that developed mutual performance objectives.
 •	Recognitions: Outstanding Sales Results Award – Joint Sales and Marketing Initiatives with Dell

APJ Regional Dell Global Account Director 

•	Successfully managed 27 Marketing and Sales Managers in APAC region.
 •	Executed the company’s business strategies in order to achieve business goals set by APAC Regional management.
 •	Worked in close association with key OEMs: HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, Asus, Samsung, LG; retailers and channel customers in APAC, championed over 20 key initiatives.
 •	Identified, developed, and evaluated marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics. Led market research efforts to uncover the viability of current and existing products/services.
 •	Led Core2Duo Launch: 34 marketing deliverables created; 25,000 RSPs trained; massive merchandizing coverage in 14,000 stores; Side-by-side demos in 5,000 stores; 338 experience zones, benchmarks in 5,000 stores; ATL at 50+ PC Malls etc. Aided Awareness jumped from 3% to 7% in India, 12% to 21% in Australia, 23% to 37% in Korea.
 •	Defined long-term organizational strategic goals to improve an organization’s market position and gain growth.
 •	Recognitions: Divisional Recognition Award – $100M Eco-system Revenue

APAC Regional Marketing Manager 

• Drove Solution Go-To-Market initiatives with Independent Software Vendors/MNCs across EMEA. 
 • Developed GTM strategy with software vendors and executed over 50 business plans in manufacturing, finance, advertising, and telecommunication business verticals. 
 • Software sales with Premier Partners: Adobe, CA, Siebel, SAS, Peoplesoft, Autodesk and others
 • Achieved over $500 Million in eco-system sales annually. 
 • Matrix Managed 55 EMEA Country MDMs.

EMEA Regional Market Development Manager

• Full responsibility for Intel operations in Russia/CIS
 • Sales grew over 70% in 2002 and reached over $1B, 
 • Built strong team of 100+ people
 • Executed 5-year Plan with focus on opening Software Development Intel subsidiaries in N. Novgorod and others.

Managing Director Russia/CIS

Apple

• Managed Apple Russia/CIS dealers. 
 • Developed a network of dealers in Siberia/Russia, with over a 70% increase. 
 • Personal sales $1.5 million.

Regional Sales Manager

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Senior business leader with a proven track record of driving growth and transformation across the global IT landscape. With deep experience at industry leaders including AMD, Apple, Intel and Axir Consulting, I specialize in developing and executing large-scale Go-to-Market strategies across the ecosystem and value chain.

A natural influencer and strategic thinker, I excel in building high-impact external partnerships while driving cross-functional performance internally. My passion lies in leveraging emerging technologies—such as Cloud, AI, and Blockchain—to open new revenue streams and enable long-term innovation.

I bring a change-ready mindset and a hands-on leadership style, thriving in complex, fast-moving environments where innovation meets execution. 

Core expertise includes:
High-Volume Sales | Strategic Planning | Customer & Partner Relationship Management | Solution/Co-Selling | P&L and Budget Oversight | Product & Marketing Strategy | Cloud (AWS, Google Cloud) | Blockchain & AI | ERP & SCM Solutions | Channel Development | Project & Program Management | Cross-functional Team Leadership | Global Business Development

Singapore Citizen | Open to collaboration, advisory roles, and speaking opportunities in Ai, high-performance computing, cloud innovation, and emerging tech ecosystems.

Alexey Navolokin

Travel doesn’t just change your location. It rewires how you think. Have you been to all these places?


* Leaders with international experience are 32% more likely to drive successful market expansion.
* Companies with culturally diverse leadership teams are 36% more profitable.
* Professionals exposed to multiple cultures show higher creativity and problem-solving scores.
* 70% of executives say cross-border experience directly improved their decision-making under pressure.

On the ground, travel forces:

* Faster adaptation when plans break
* Clearer communication across cultures
* Better risk assessment in unfamiliar environments
* Stronger empathy — a hidden advantage in leadership and sales

The best strategies aren’t built only in boardrooms.
They’re shaped in airports, factory floors, late-night meetings, and conversations across borders.

If you want to scale your business, scale your perspective.
Travel isn’t a perk. It’s leadership training.

#Leadership #BusinessGrowth #GlobalMindset #DataDriven #TravelForWork #ExecutiveMindset

As artificial intelligence and immersive-tech evolve, we’re on the cusp of a major shift. Would you watch basketball like this?



The global market for AI in gaming — which encompasses everything from smarter NPC behaviour and dynamic environments to procedural content generation — is projected to grow from ≈ USD 7.05 billion in 2025 to ≈ USD 37.9 billion by 2034 (CAGR ~ 20.5%) 
Meanwhile, immersive technologies (think VR, AR, mixed reality and related hardware/ software) are forecast to expand from around USD 13.2 billion in 2024 to as much as USD 175 billion by 2035 — a CAGR of ~ 26.5%. 

What does that mean for “watching” games? It means that passive spectatorship could soon feel a lot more like living — or being inside — a game world.

✅ AI-powered worlds — Developers are increasingly using generative AI to build expansive, dynamic 3D environments, intelligent NPCs, and procedurally generated content. These tools make large, intricate virtual worlds cheaper and faster to build.
✅ Immersive tech maturation — As AR/VR/MR hardware improves, and as the software ecosystem matures, immersive experiences are becoming more accessible and lifelike. The convergence of AI + immersive hardware dramatically lowers the barrier to “experiencing the game rather than just watching it.”

The Implication: In the near future, “watching” gameplay could evolve into a fully immersive experience — where viewers don’t just see a screen, but feel present in the virtual world. For developers, this opens up new creative and monetization possibilities (personalized experiences, dynamic storytelling, virtual attendance). For players and spectators, it means deeper emotional connection, more interactive spectating, and heightened engagement.
If you’re in gaming, entertainment, tech — or even beyond — now is the time to start thinking about what “spectator experience” really means. The boundaries between playing, watching, and being there are blurring fast.

#AI #ImmersiveTech via @berkAI #GamingIndustry #FutureOfGaming #GenerativeAI #Metaverse #Holographics #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #TechInnovation #DigitalExperience #AIRevolution #NextGenGaming #EmergingTech

In business and life, the real risks are rarely the ones you see coming. They’re the ones that drop suddenly… with the force of an anchor. How do you prepare for the unexpected?


On a ship, an anchor drop looks routine — until something goes wrong.
An anchor drop looks routine… until it isn’t.
30,000 kg of steel.
Chains under hidden tension.
No warning.
No second chance.
That’s not just the ocean.

That’s leadership.
That’s business.
That’s life.

The truth is: Most people prepare for storms… but not for the moment the anchor slips.

In every career, every company, every team, there are moments where:
⚠️ A “routine” process suddenly breaks
⚠️ A safe assumption turns into your biggest blind spot
⚠️ A small delay snowballs into a crisis
⚠️ A single decision carries massive downstream impact

The leaders who survive — and win — aren’t the ones who avoid danger.
 They’re the ones who expect it, plan for it, and stay calm when the deck starts shaking.

Great leadership isn’t about controlling every risk.
It’s about preparing your team for the moment you lose control.
That’s where real character shows.
That’s where real growth happens.
That’s where real leadership emerges.

#leadership #mindset #careerdevelopment #businessstrategy #motivation #resilience #growthmindset #management #inspiration #success #learning #teams #decisionmaking

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