Dr. Alexander (Alex) Osterwalder, founder & CEO of Strategyzer, is one of the world’s most influential strategy and innovation experts. A leading author, entrepreneur, and in-demand speaker, his work has changed how established companies do business and how new ventures get started. Ranked among the top 10 of the leading... Read more
Dr. Alexander (Alex) Osterwalder, founder & CEO of Strategyzer, is one of the world’s most influential strategy and innovation experts. A leading author, entrepreneur, and in-demand speaker, his work has changed how established companies do business and how new ventures get started.
Ranked among the top 10 of the leading 50 management thinkers worldwide and a visiting professor at IMD, Osterwalder is known for simplifying the strategy development process and turning complex concepts into digestible visual models. Together with Yves Pigneur, he invented the Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, and Business Portfolio Map – practical tools that are trusted by millions of business practitioners from leading global companies, including Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Mastercard, Sony, Fujitsu, 3M, Intel, Roche, Colgate-Palmolive, and many more.
Strategyzer is an innovation powerhouse, providing online courses, applications, and technology-enabled services to help organizations effectively and systematically manage strategy, growth, and transformation.
Osterwalder’s books include the international bestseller «Business Model Generation», «Value Proposition Design», «Testing Business Ideas», «The Invincible Company,» and «High-Impact Tools for Teams».
He holds the Strategy Award from Thinkers50 and the European Union’s inaugural Innovation Luminary Award. In 2019, Osterwalder chaired the prestigious Drucker Forum, the premiere annual business management conference. A frequent and popular keynote speaker, Osterwalder travels the world discussing his ideas and strategies at Fortune 500 companies, premiere innovation conferences, and leading universities.
He holds a doctorate from HEC Lausanne/Switzerland and is a founding member of The Constellation, a global not-for-profit organization connecting local responses to global issues around the world.
Innovation Leadership; Innovation Culture; Managing an Innovation Portfolio; Building an Innovation Ecosystem; Innovation Metrics; Innovation Funding; De-Risking; Evidence-based Decision Making; Killing Ideas; Disruption.
Competing Beyond Technology and Product Innovation; Business Model Innovation; Business Model Patterns; Competitive Differentiation.
Value Propositions, Differentiation; Understanding Customers; Jobs-to-be-Done Framework; Testing and Adapting Value Propositions.
Testing and Adapting Ideas; De-Risking; Experiment Library; Lean Startup Methodology; Innovation Project Scorecard; Innovation Metrics; Evidence-based Decision Making.
You can book Alex Osterwalder through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Alex's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Alex Osterwalder's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Alex tailored to your event.
Alex Osterwalder speaks on Business & Management, Change, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Alex to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Alex Osterwalder for events worldwide, subject to Alex's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Alex Osterwalder is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Alex can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Alex Osterwalder on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Alex can offer.
Alex Osterwalder delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Alex Osterwalder's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Change, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. To get a clear sense of Alex's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Alex Osterwalder can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Change, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation is relevant. Details of Alex's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Alex Osterwalder is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Alex Osterwalder, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Alex's current availability for your dates.