Degsell has a gift for brilliantly explaining complex matters in simple words. This includes today’s rapid technological development and the fundamental changes it is bringing about in society. But he also believes that new technologies are not the answer to everything. Technology is just one side of the coin. On the other side we find Creativity, a human quality that exists in every single one of us.

There is a famous quote  which says :

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change”.  Yet fear of change is very common. Degsell  recognises that the words we use matter – that they can influence how we feel about uncertainty and the unknown – and so rather than ‘change,’ he prefers to use the word ‘improvement”.

And if we are to ‘improve’, we need more people who will dare to think and act in new ways, with actions rooted in Collaboration, Diversity and Trust.

Tobias Degsell has given hundreds of keynote speeches over the past decade. He has been to Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. He has worked with companies including Apple, Google, Lufthansa and the World Economic Forum. Every presentation is always tailored to the audience. His keynotes help leaders and teams who are struggling to adapt to change by taking them back to the basics of what really drives progress: ownership, engagement, and competence. In his talks which he adapts for each audience, he explores how combining structured (binary) thinking with more flexible, creative approaches unlocks real collaboration and results.

Tobias challenges audiences to get comfortable with being uncomfortable—because that’s where real change begins. His sessions are practical, energising, and grounded in the belief that thinking and action—not buzzwords—create lasting impact.

He previously worked as a curator at the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm . There, he explored the stories of Nobel laureates and studied how groundbreaking ideas come to life. Through his company, Combiner, he helps organisations unlock creativity and foster collaboration. He shares lessons from Nobel laureates and shows how they apply to business challenges.

What sets him apart is his ability to simplify the complex. Tobias clearly explains fast-moving tech trends and their societal impact. He insists that creativity must work alongside innovation to truly create progress. According to him, improvement requires bold thinking, trust, and a commitment to diversity and collaboration.

His presentations mix compelling storytelling with practical insights. As one major tech company put it, Tobias is a “Gold Finder” – someone who unearths value others often miss.

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