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

Podcaster

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.

Faraz Anis 🍁

| LinkedIn growth expert | Account management | Ai Promotions | Influencer Marketing | Personal Branding | open for collaboration | Marketing | Motivational Speaker

WHAT I DO: I help leaders, influencers, and founders grow their LinkedIn followers.

WHO I HELP: I work with very busy individuals who want to stand out and grow their LinkedIn followers but are struggling with the demands of creating, posting and managing content:

❌ Don’t have time to copy write?
❌ Never sure what to post about?
❌ Struggling to grow your followers?
❌ Don’t understand how to get more engagement?
❌ Can’t create carousels or cheat sheets?
❌ Stuck trying to identify viral videos for your posts?
❌ Never have time to post regularly and at peak times?

I’ve been where you are—trying to build a standout presence while juggling countless responsibilities. The frustration of knowing LinkedIn could elevate your brand but not having the time or expertise to make it happen can be really overwhelming.

Through my proven strategies and hands-on approach, I help busy professionals like you create consistent, engaging content that grows your audience and positions you as a leader in your field:

✅ Save time by outsourcing content creation
✅ Attract more followers and increase engagement
✅ Build credibility and establish thought leadership
✅ Focus on your strengths while I handle the rest
✅ Grow your personal or professional brand without stress

Now imagine in the next 6 months…

🎉 sky rocketing your LinkedIn followers and engagement
🎉 Getting noticed by influencers and industry leaders
🎉 Landing speaking opportunities or new clients enquiries through LinkedIn
🎉 Becoming the go-to expert in your field
🎉 Freeing up time for what matters most to you

Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Let’s connect! DM me the word “Grow” or just hello to start the conversation. I’m here to help.

Social Media Marketing Specialist

A brief summary:

-Brand promotion 
-Brand Campaigns 
-Marketing 
- Growing LinkedIn accounts
- Generating leads
- Networking
- Increasing engagement
- Implementing marketing strategies
- Enhancing personal branding
- content development 
- suggesting best “keywords” 


Open for collaboration ! 

The real difference between a boss and a leader 
shows up in one sentence.

Red flag: “That’s not my job.” 🚩
Green flag: “I’ll handle it.” ✅

Most people think leadership is about seniority.

But real leadership shows up in the moments no one is watching.

In the work no one claims.

In the problems no one wants.

In the attitude you carry when responsibility isn’t required - but needed.

This is where the gap between bosses and leaders becomes impossible to hide.

Some leaders protect their corner.

Others protect the company.

Some think in tasks.

Others think in outcomes.

And those differences quietly shape your culture more than any strategy ever will.

Here’s what happens on both sides:

🚩 Red Flag 1: The “Not My Problem” Mindset

↳ They avoid anything outside their job description
↳ Teams copy that behavior and silos form
(Culture weakens long before anyone notices)

🚩 Red Flag 2: Chasing Short-Term Wins

↳ They care only about quick results
↳ Morale and long-term trust pay the price
(Speed over stability almost always backfires)

🚩 Red Flag 3: Staying in Their Lane

↳ They refuse to stretch beyond their comfort zone
↳ Opportunities slip away
(The team starts doing the same)

🚩 Red Flag 4: Limited Vision

↳ They focus only on their team, not the whole mission
↳ Collaboration dies
(Missing the big picture slows everyone)

And then there are the real leaders - the ones who lift everything around them:

✅ Green Flag 1: They Take Ownership

↳ They step up even when it’s “not their job”
↳ They solve problems before they grow
(Ownership creates respect)

✅ Green Flag 2: They Think Long Term

↳ No shortcuts
↳ No quick fixes that break trust
(They care about future stability, not just today’s numbers)

✅ Green Flag 3: They Empower Their Team

↳ They lift others
↳ They help beyond their title
(And the team gets braver)

✅ Green Flag 4: They Communicate Openly

↳ They break silos
↳ They encourage cross-team support
(This is how a culture grows)

So here’s the truth:

The moment someone stops saying “that’s not my job,”
they stop being just an employee - and start becoming a leader.
..............

𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘳 #growth 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵.

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Helping grow LinkedIn followers organically | Speaks for workplace culture awareness | AI Advocate |

Some people aren’t worth the energy you lose arguing with them.

And not every battle at work needs your attention.
And I learned that the hard way.

I once worked with someone who had a problem for every solution.
If I did well, they would point out the “one thing” I missed.
If I shared an idea, they’d shut it down before I finished speaking.

At first, I fought back.
Defending myself.
Explaining myself.
Trying to “prove” something.

But here’s the truth I finally understood:
The more you fight negativity, the more it drains you.
And the less energy you have for the work that actually matters.

So I stopped.

I stopped replying to the digs.
I stopped explaining myself to people who had already made up their minds.
I stopped giving energy to conversations that went nowhere.

Instead, I focused on my work.
Quietly. Consistently. Fully.

And over time, the results spoke for me.
Louder than arguments.
Louder than gossip.
Louder than negativity ever could.

Because some people will always criticize, complain, or try to pull you down.
That’s their habit.
Not your responsibility.

You don’t win by fighting them.
You win by rising above.

The higher you go,
the smaller the noise becomes.

Let them talk.
You keep moving.

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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 me Faraz Anis 🍁 similar insights.

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Workplaces aren’t broken by bad systems. 
They’re broken by ignored people.

It’s rarely the policies.
It’s rarely the processes.
It’s the day-to-day actions that chip away at people quietly.

The tone.
The eye-rolls.
The subtle disrespect.
The “jokes” that aren’t jokes.
The passive-aggressive comments.

And here’s what nobody tells you:

You rise by refusing to shrink to their level.
You don’t rise by reacting to every small mind.

Instead of matching their energy, upgrade yours.

At work, that looks like:

✔️ Protecting your focus like it’s your advantage
✔️ Putting your energy into excellence, not arguments
✔️ Choosing growth over gossip every single time
✔️ Letting results do the talking - because they speak louder

People who try to pull you down are already below you.

That’s why they reach up with negativity -
it’s the only way they can touch you.

Don’t hand them your peace.
Don’t hand them your power.

Let them talk.
Let them project.
Let them misunderstand you.

You keep rising.
You keep moving.
You keep becoming the version of yourself they can no longer reach.

Because the higher you go,
the fewer people you hear -
and the more your work speaks for you.

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Most workplaces don’t fall apart because of big problems.

Where you are today isn’t your final chapter.
It’s just your current page.

Most people forget that.

A tough role feels permanent.
Being overlooked feels personal.
Feeling stuck feels like the end of the story.

But none of that is true.

Every role, even the heavy ones - teaches you something that moves you forward.
Every struggle gives you skills you’ll use later.
Every setback shapes the kind of strength you don’t learn in comfort.

Let’s break it down:

1. Tough jobs build resilience

↳ Hard seasons teach you how to survive pressure
↳ And pressure becomes your advantage later
(Strength is rarely built in easy places)

2. Being overlooked sharpens self-belief

↳ You learn to validate yourself
↳ Not wait for someone else to do it
(Recognition is great - but self-worth is power)

3. Heavy roles reveal what you really want

↳ Clarity comes from contrast
↳ Bad environments teach you what you’ll never tolerate again
(Sometimes discomfort is direction)

4. Stuck is a mindset, not a destination

↳ One small step can shift your entire trajectory
↳ Momentum starts with motion
(You’re never as trapped as you feel)

5. Every page can turn - if you turn it

↳ Update your resume
↳ Have the honest conversation
↳ Choose not to settle anymore
(Change begins with a single decision)

6. Your story is still being written

↳ Not by your job
↳ Not by your title
↳ But by what you decide next
(The next chapter is yours, not theirs)

7. Growth doesn’t need permission

↳ You don’t have to wait for approval
↳ You don’t need someone to choose you
(Your future expands the moment you do)

So what’s the real truth?

→ You’re not stuck
→ You’re not limited
→ You’re not done

Life keeps turning pages.
You just have to choose the next one.

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Your current situation doesn’t have to be your last.

People aren’t tired of work.

They’re tired of being treated like a backup plan.

That’s the part almost no leader sees.

Teams show up every day…
but they never know if they’re trusted, valued, or replaceable.

And that uncertainty?
It eats people alive.

Because nothing hurts more at work than feeling disposable.

You’ll feel it in the small things:

The praise that’s saved for later.
The opportunities given to the “favorites.”
The decisions made without the people doing the work.
The recognition that comes only when someone resigns.
The constant fear of being overlooked.

Here’s the truth:
People don’t need perks.
They need to feel important.

Watch for the real signs your team feels replaceable:

⚠️ They stop volunteering ideas
⚠️ They do the minimum - not because they're lazy, but because they’re unsure
⚠️ They avoid risks because mistakes feel dangerous
⚠️ They detach from the team quietly
⚠️ They start exploring “other options” in silence

Leaders, this is on you:

Make people feel seen.
Make people feel chosen.
Make people feel like their role matters.

Because the strongest teams aren’t built on talent.
They’re built on people who know they’re valued.

And when people feel valued?
They give you their best - not out of fear, but out of belief.

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People aren’t tired of work.

The biggest workplace issue today isn’t lack of talent.
It’s lack of listening.

Most teams don’t struggle because people are wrong.

They struggle because no one feels truly heard.

People speak…
People share ideas…
People give feedback…
People raise concerns…
but leaders are distracted.
but decisions are already made.
but the response is “We’ll look into it.”
but nothing changes.

That’s how trust slips.
That’s how motivation drops.
That’s how good people check out quietly.

Here’s the truth:
When people stop feeling heard, they stop trying.

And you’ll feel it everywhere:

🔇 Meetings feel one-sided
🙄 Teams stop offering ideas
🧊 Conversations lose energy and depth
😶 People stay “professional,” but never honest
⚠️ Problems repeat because nobody listens the first time


This isn’t a communication problem.

It’s a listening problem.

Healthy teams sound different:

👂 Leaders ask before they assume
💬 People feel safe being direct
📌 Feedback turns into action
🌱 Ideas grow instead of getting dismissed
🔄 Conversations feel like collaboration, not instruction

Listening isn’t soft.

It’s strategic.
It’s how trust is built.
It’s how teams stay engaged.

Leaders, this part matters:
Stop listening to reply.
Start listening to understand.

Because when people feel heard,
they give you the truth -
and the truth is what transforms cultures.

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