Accelerators
Where Corporate Explorers Build the Future
Master the skills to drive innovation from within. Join a community of innovators and intrapreneurs shaping the future.
You see what others don’t. While your organization focuses on today’s targets, you’re already building tomorrow’s opportunities.
Pioneering new ventures inside established companies comes with unique challenges:
The path is unclear.
Traditional corporate ladders don’t account for your cross-functional, entrepreneurial role, making career progress harder.
The support is limited.
Innovation requires different resources than optimizing what’s already there—and most corporate systems aren’t designed for creators.
The recognition is rare.
Your most valuable work often happens outside the spotlight or feels “reckless,” making it difficult to gain the influence needed to drive real change.
Member Benefits and Resources
Monthly virtual roundtables with a renowned thought leader and your peers to discuss a top-of-mind topic chosen by you and other members (e.g., AI, political influence, geopolitical trends, leading a team, managing up, business model design, getting permission to experiment)
Access a members-only platform loaded with tools, guides, methodologies, and session summaries tailored to the needs of accelerator members
Attend or assemble one-hour, online, structured brainstorming sessions with peers and coaches to problem-solve, share tips, and get practical advice on navigating your innovation
Regular updates and briefs on the latest trends, books, and concepts in innovation management to stay ahead of the curve
A secure and supportive environment where you can share, explore, and refine new ideas and help peers develop theirs
More Than Networking.
A Professional Accelerator.
Build a strategic support system with peer corporate explorers who understand your challenges.
Gain mentorship from successful C-suite executives who’ve navigated similar paths.
Develop practical tools for advancing innovative ideas through corporate structures.
Elevate your personal brand both within your organization and across your industry.
Connect with world-class thinkers who are shaping the future of corporate innovation.
Get tested career advice on advancing within a traditional organization with an untraditional role.
Is This For You?
Accelerators is designed for innovation leaders who:
- Lead strategic growth initiatives within established enterprises
- Build new business models, ventures, or transformations from inside complex organizations
- Possess Director to VP-level responsibility (formal or informal)
- Face the challenge of driving change while navigating corporate structures
- Seek to elevate their impact through better strategic positioning and influence
Personal brand... it wasn’t until I became involved with Outthinkers that I had ever really thought about why something like that would be important. But in the end that’s what it comes down to: As a corporate explorer you break the mold, but you also have a horrible personal brand with large parts of your company. You need to change the narrative to make it to the next level.
- Lukas Wäschle, Head of New Ventures at Siemens Healthineers
Ready to Connect with Your Accelerator Peers?
Join the exclusive community of innovation leaders who are shaping the future of business!
To apply, schedule a 15-minute call with our program manager. We’d love to hear about your innovation and growth background as well as current challenges — we’ll answer all your questions.
Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited seats available.
About Outthinker Networks
Outthinker Networks brings together senior strategy and innovation leaders to solve their most pressing challenges and stay ahead of disruption. Founded by Kaihan Krippendorff, author of six bestselling business books including Driving Innovation from Within, Outthinker has helped executives at more than 300 of the world’s most admired companies outthink their competition.
What makes Outthinker Networks different:
Executive Mentorship
Learn from CSOs, CIOs, and heads of innovation who’ve successfully navigated corporate landscapes
Accountability Partnerships
Pair with a dedicated accountability partner to accelerate your progress and reflection during the Explore cohort
Expert Access
Engage directly with thought leaders for ongoing advice and insight
Brand Platform
Develop your professional narrative on a platform recognized across industries