Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt

Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt is an accomplished author and co-founder of Tüftelei since July 2018, and has held various influential positions in innovation and education. Currently serving as a Luminary at EY wavespace™ and an author with HarperCollins Publishers since June 2022, Pferdt previously held key roles at Google, including Chief Innovation Evangelist and Faculty at The Google School for Leaders, from February 2010 to July 2022. Additionally, contributions to academia include positions as an adjunct professor and lecturer at Stanford University, focusing on creativity and innovation, and involvement with the Learning Design Lab, which fosters innovation in education. With a solid foundation in business and human resource education, reflected in a doctoral degree from Paderborn University, Dr. Pferdt has an extensive background in educational technology and design-based education.