The future isn’t something that just happens—it’s something you can design. This week on FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Frederik Pferdt, Google’s first-ever Chief Innovation Evangelist and author of What’s Next Is Now, to uncover how the world’s top innovators reframe uncertainty, take action, and shape their own futures. Frederik shares why the most successful people don’t fear change—they leverage it—and how shifting your mindset from “having” to “being” and “feeling” can create breakthroughs in both life and business. From rewiring your brain for adaptability to making better, bolder decisions (without the FOMO), this conversation is packed with tactical strategies for thriving in an unpredictable world. Tune in to learn how to turn uncertainty into opportunity and take control of what’s next.
Meet our guest:
Frederik G. Pferdt is a pioneer in innovation and creativity, best known as Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist. As the founder of Google’s Innovation Lab, he trained tens of thousands of the world’s brightest minds to challenge assumptions and create the future. He’s taught at Stanford University for over a decade, helping leaders cultivate optimism, adaptability, and bold decision-making. Frederik has worked with NASA, the NBA, the United Nations, and global governments, and his insights have been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Manager, Der Spiegel, and BBC News. Originally from Germany, he now lives in Santa Cruz, California, where he continues to help people and organizations navigate uncertainty with confidence.
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