Serial entrepreneur, author, speaker and innovation coach to corporate leaders.
20+ Years Navigating the Startup–Corporate Divide
Laurent Kinet has built his entire career as a serial B2B tech entrepreneur, one foot in startups' open spaces, the other in corporates' board rooms. As CEO and co-founder of a leading open innovation technology company (Novable), he has helped and advised global organisations including The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, the European Commission, Procter&Gamble, Airbus, L'Oreal - and many more.
The Reference Playbook for Startup–Corporate Collaboration
Based on 20+ years of field experience, this book distills the models, mindsets, and mechanisms that make startup–corporate collaborations actually work. A practical framework for leaders who want to move beyond buzzwords.
Conferences that challenge - and clarify.
“I speak from experience, not theory — across three domains where strategy meets humanity. My talks draw from two decades of work at the frontier of innovation, technology, and impact. Whether advising corporates, building platforms, or leading humanitarian missions, I’ve learned that innovation only matters when it changes lives — sustainably.”
Advisory & Executive Learning
Laurent works with executive teams and innovation leaders to turn ideas into strategies, frameworks, and actions. Whether through focused workshops, short-term advisory, or longer learning/coaching journeys, he brings both structure and perspective — grounded in two decades of real-world experience.
Engie
GDF Suez
Orano
Shell
Enedis
GRDF
Framatome
TotalEnergies
EDF Luminus
European Commission
European Parliament
Eurocontrol
World Economic Forum
Airbus
Brussels Airlines
Knauf
ING
Unilever
Procter & Gamble
SaraLee
Nestlé
The Coca-Cola Company
PepsiCo
Microsoft
Puratos
Suntory
Cisco
Accenture
AstraZeneca
Orange
BIC
SNCF
Richemont
L'Oreal
Leroy-Merlin
PwC
Deloite
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World Economic Forum
Fiat Auto
D'Ieteren
BMW
Volvo
StepStone
AG Insurance
BNP Paribas
AXA
JPMorganChase
Proximus
Ubizen
Tiffany & Co
Airbus
Suntory
Cisco
Accenture
AstraZeneca
Orange
BIC
SNCF
Richemont
L'Oreal
Leroy-Merlin
PwC
Deloitte
World Economic Forum Fiat Auto D'Ieteren BMW Volvo StepStone AG Insurance BNP Paribas AXA JPMorganChase Proximus Ubizen Tiffany & Co Airbus Suntory Cisco Accenture AstraZeneca Orange BIC SNCF Richemont L'Oreal Leroy-Merlin PwC Deloitte
Suntory
Cisco
Accenture
AstraZeneca
Orange
BIC
SNCF
Richemont
L'Oreal
Leroy-Merlin
PwC
Deloitte
Suntory Cisco Accenture AstraZeneca Orange BIC SNCF Richemont L'Oreal Leroy-Merlin PwC Deloitte
“Laurent has this tremendous ability to invest himself quickly in a client’s business and so to develop strategic visions that lead to success. He blends this with his talent to keep his finger on the pulse of new technology that impact the digital space.”
“Laurent has a recognised ability not only to deliver some great work and to finish it whatever it takes, but also to challenge it. This is truly important to him in his quest to maximise the benefits for his clients. His great culture and his never-ending improving knowledge of the business t have made a great impact on the different projects he worked on.”
“Laurent is a true manager, full of entrepreneurship and positive ambition. Always aware of new concepts and ideas he brings long term vision in day to day management. And when the work is done he can transform himself in a surprising party companion.”
“Laurent is a visionair. But down to earth and gaining value for his clients and motivating his team of creative people. He has a flair to know what the future brings and realize a plus fot his clients.”
“Laurent can be summarised in a word: vision. He brings your projects to the next step, where you would never have imagined them. He will take you down to the foundations of you business and back up to the future of your business following a clear, well designed path.”
“Beautiful slide deck, interesting framework, well-presented concepts. Best wishes for succes!”
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