Anders Indset

Global Business Philosopher

Anders Indset is one of the world’s leading business philosophers. He is the co-founder of the management think tank ‘ShapingWork’ where he has outlined a new academic approach that combines practical, applicable philosophy with best practices from leadership, management and execution.

“Known as the “Rock’n’Roll Plato”

Topics

The Bridge Between Human and Machine
The Operating System of Our Society
Leadership in the Exponential Age
Future and Entrepreneurship
High-Performance Culture and Values
The Art of the Possible
Society of Understanding
A New Existentialism
God from the Machine

Languages

He presents in English and German.

How he presents

Whether on big stages or in small groups, his unconventional way of thinking and his inspiring and dynamic personality, he moves and activates people, and leads them beyond ‘the given’ and what they hold to be self-evident.

Publications

2025
Singularity Paradox – Bridging Humanity and AI
2025
Ex Machina
2024
The Viking Code
2022
Philosophy @ Work
2021
Infected Thinking
2020
The Quantum Economy

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In Detail

Anders’ work focuses on the dialogue between philosophy and business, which has boundless potential. Philosophy – “the art of being wrong” – supports the continuous improvement of business models, methods, and strategies by critically questioning basic economic assumptions and beliefs and uncovering core problems. His ability to anticipate future scenarios makes him a sought-after speaker at the most relevant conferences around the globe, such as the World Economic Forum, the Global HR Summit, and the Mobile World Congress. He is also Chairman of the Njordis Group and an active deep-tech investor, linking his practical philosophy directly with the corporate and societal arenas. With his visionary thinking, he not only serves as an advisor to leading international institutions but also plays a pivotal role in shaping the debate on the economic and cultural challenges of our time.

What he offers you

Known for his unconventional thoughts and rock star attitude Anders offers a new perspective on the “art of thinking” and tangible ways of how managers and leaders can handle the current speed of change. By bridging the philosophy of the past with the technology and science of tomorrow, he shows how leaders can cope with the 21st century.