Top Business Model Innovation Experts

Lars Behrendt is the CEO of Granny&Smith, one of Europe’s most recognized innovation firms. A bestselling author and widely regarded authority in real-world innovation, he has led more than 700 innovation projects and over 50 venture builds for international companies. His Accelerated Innovation Framework is used by corporations, family offices, and investors seeking predictable, market-ready outcomes. Often referred to as “Mr. Innovation,” Behrendt is known for turning ideas into real products—fast, systematically, and with measurable impact.

I’m a brand & marketing professional and independent consultant with know-how in media science and psychology. Together we create sustainable brand strategies, from entrepreneur to entrepreneur, using interdisciplinary knowledge and creativity. Feel addressed? Drop me a line. Besides this I’m Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at fonlos® Tech-as-a-Service, which is a B2B technology rental that turns technology into service. We offer business customers simplified lifecycle management by bundling hardware, software, services and financing into a holistic offer for a monthly rate. fonlos® supports companies in digital work with the aim that nothing stands in the way of the digital experience and participation in change. Procurement intervals become usage cycles. Companies remain financially flexible and technically up-to-date. Thanks to lifecycle services, they not only outsource the residual value risk, but also IT tasks, which increases internal efficiency and productivity. Ownership obligations are eliminated; our customers make risk-free decisions and can work free of technical or monetary limitations. We offer companies a new solution in current IT-procurement that meets the challenges of a digitized world and changes the way companies think about technology and how they use it. We reduce the complexity in technology procurement and offer companies a future-oriented solution for the availability of technology in a digitized world. But availability is not everything. We believe that working with digital technology, which, like electricity or DSL, is only understood as a resource, will not be able to do without a service concept in the future. Our customers are self-determined decision-makers who want to actively create, get information, question, experiment, collaborate or work decentrally at any time. When it comes to digital life or work, they should be empowered to do whatever they set out to do. We strive for a digitized world that is shaped by people, not the other way around. Agree? Let's have a chat.

I am an ISO-Certified Innovation Manager (ISO 56000 and UNI 11814) and Analytics Consultant, specializing in bridging the gap between technical expertise and business acumen. With extensive experience working with diverse businesses—from small startups to large enterprises—I excel in hybrid roles that navigate seamlessly between technical intricacies and strategic business objectives. Currently based in Genoa, Italy, I bring expertise in data science, digital marketing analytics, and innovation management. My professional journey includes developing advanced cannibalization algorithms at Locatium, implementing statistical and advertising tracking at H-Farm, and providing comprehensive digital marketing consultancy at Leoni Group and CNA Genova. My educational background includes a Master's degree in Innovation Management from 24ORE Business School and a Master's in Business Data Science from Talent Garden. I, also, hold an international certification in Innovation Management from Bureau Veritas. My expertise spans machine learning, digital marketing, Google Analytics, and business consulting, with a passion for innovation, continuous learning, and fostering transparent, trust-based collaborations.

What if you could unlock your company’s potential through impactful innovation, so that you develop new business models while strengthening your core business? And that’s not all—this approach ensures sustainable growth and a competitive edge in a rapidly changing market. Get in touch with me: https://www.artinyan.com/en/contact

Leona is the founder of Ideas and Experiments. She started the agency to focus her creative potential on interesting and meaningful projects. Leona is a seasoned Strategist and Creative Director focusing on innovation, experience design and service design. She is especially passionate about public sector innovation and retail. Since founding I+E she has worked with La Mer, Nike, Pernod Ricard, Bobbi Brown and Spotify.Previously, she was a Group Creative Director and Head of Experience Strategy at R/GA, with clients such as Nike, Uber, USPS, JPMC, Planned Parenthood, Tiffany, and Verizon. Prior to that she was an innovation consultant at ?Whatif! She began her career in social change consulting to nonprofits and government organizations at Manifest Communications in Toronto. Leona has a Master’s in Cultural Reporting and Criticism from NYU and a BA from McGill University in Psychology and Economics.