Anders Indset

The Business Philosopher

Anders Indset - Biography

Anders Indset – Economic philosopher, thought leader, and catalyst for business and politics

Anders Indset is one of the world’s most influential economic philosophers. With seven international bestsellers and as a sought-after sparring partner for top CEOs and leading politicians, he shapes the global discourse on leadership, innovation, and transformation.

More than 1,500 lectures in over 60 countries testify to his international appeal. Whether at the World Economic Forum, the Global HR Summit, or the Mobile World Congress, Anders Indset inspires decision-makers at the interface of people, business, and technology. His particular strength lies in making complex future scenarios tangible and opening up space for thinking about new solutions.

The Norwegian-born Indset combines Nordic clarity and value awareness with German profundity and a dynamic, American-influenced presentation style – a mixture that has earned him the nickname “Rock’n’Roll Plato.”

“Our leaders need the wisdom of the past – combined with the scientific knowledge and technologies of tomorrow.” – Anders Indset

As chairman of the Njordis Group and an active deep tech investor, Indset brings his philosophy not only to the stage, but directly into entrepreneurial and social processes. With his visionary thinking, he actively shapes the responses to the economic, technological, and cultural challenges of our time as a consultant to international organizations.

Anders Indset lecture topics

Anders Indset’s keynotes are individually tailored. Due to the constant change in the economy, society and politics, Anders Indset adapts each individual lecture to the client and the participants. Here is an excerpt of current topics that business philosopher Anders Indset talks about.

The bridge between man and machine – SINGULARITY PARADOX

Anders Indset is a bridge builder between humans and technology and is shaping the world of tomorrow with his practical philosophy. He sheds light on the implications of artificial intelligence and the path to general and artificial-human intelligence.

The operating system of our society – QUANTUM ECONOMY

If we want to understand society, we need to rethink the economy. Anders asks: “What comes after digitalization?” and explains why “Queen Capitalism” needs an upgrade – a PATCH. Anders Indset sees the achievement of an eco-social market economy primarily through the liberation of human potential and the exploration of technological possibilities.

Leadership in the exponential age – ANTICIPATED FUTURE

With his deep understanding of the impact of exponential technologies, Anders shows how and why leadership and its connection to philosophy is more relevant today than ever. He firmly believes that in a world with almost unlimited access to knowledge, a deeper understanding and ability to anticipate future scenarios, along with the development of interpersonal skills, will be the most sought-after competencies for leaders.

Future and entrepreneurship – TRIANGULAR ALCHEMISTRY

What will companies look like in the future? What new business models can be developed? While a world-class product was once a competitive advantage, today it is a matter of course. A successful company is defined by dynamic adaptability and a learning attitude – the “infinite organization”. The basic structure of such an organization consists of a dynamic triad: incubation, investment and the existing product

High performance culture and values. How does this work? – THE VIKING CODE

We humans are created to create. With the WIKINGER CODE, Anders shows a new path to performance: growing individually while strengthening the collective good. This understanding forms the basis of a performance culture – a culture in which we reinterpret ‘success’ and ‘performance’ and actively shape our future.

The art of the possible – POSSIBILISM

Possibilism is the alternative between negative pessimism, which primarily sees risks, limitations and problems, and utopian optimism, which is based on naïve hopes or unrealistic promises for the future.

“Economics is not a game we can win” is one of the sentences by economic philosopher Anders Indset with which he regularly wakes up his audience. He believes that by upgrading the operating system – “the economy” – we can address the emerging questions of meaning and purpose, work and social issues, work and life.

Anders Indset – The man behind the economic philosopher

Anders Indset is a philosopher, deep tech investor, and former top athlete – and is considered one of the most exciting thinkers of our time. Recognized by the international Thinkers50 ranking as a thought leader in technology and leadership, the Norwegian-born Indset combines practical philosophy with the challenges of a digitalized world. With his clear language and visionary perspective, he builds bridges between people and technology and actively shapes change in business and society.

For over two decades, Indset has been advising international corporations, acting as a trusted sparring partner for CEOs, political decision-makers, and executives, and teaching at leading business schools worldwide. His deep understanding of the dynamics of exponential technologies and their impact on society and business makes him one of the most sought-after catalysts for a new way of thinking.

“In a world with unlimited access to knowledge, understanding, foresight, and interpersonal skills will become the key currency of the future.” – Anders Indset

With this conviction, he asks the question: How can we relearn how to think – beyond established patterns of thought? In his work Das infizierte Denken (Infected Thinking), he calls on us to break away from old assumptions and actively shape change.

As an investor, Indset puts his ideas into practice: he supports companies in scaling innovative technologies in the fields of artificial intelligence, quantum technology, health tech, and cybersecurity. His Thinking out Loud formats – from exclusive CxO retreats to large-scale events – provide space for genuine dialogue, new perspectives, and transformative ideas.

Who is Anders Indset?

Anders Indset is a Norwegian business philosopher, best-selling author, and technology investor. With his work at the intersection of philosophy, technology, and leadership, he is one of the most influential thinkers of our time. His best-known publications include Wild Knowledge, Quantum Economy, and his latest work, Ex Machina – The God Experiment.

As founder of the Njordis Group and the Global Institute of Leadership & Technology (GILT), he brings theory and practice together with the aim of shaping the debates of our time in a constructive and courageous manner.

Anders Indset - Biography

Anders Indset lecture topics

Anders Indset – The man behind the economic philosopher

Who is Anders Indset?

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