Roby Stancel

Roby is an innovation strategist who was part of the small IDEO team that defined modern "design thinking. " A Stanford graduate, he translates this methodology into technology roadmaps and cultural transformations for global corporations in mining, energy, and mobility. He is a frequent speaker, angel investor, and board member for various international companies.

Roby is a global professional who has traveled to over 60 countries and commutes between Germany and South Africa, previously living in Silicon Valley for 20 years. He is an active investor in European startups and follows emerging technology. An old book on IDEO mentions he once maintained a collection of "weird foods of the world" at his desk.

He holds over 70 patents in his name, has won global awards in design, business, and manufacturing, and is a member of Mensa.