The future will happen anyway. The question is: Will we wait or co-create it?

My goal is to inspire and prepare people and organisations for the future.

With help of FUTURE THINKING · INNOVATION · ENTREPRENEURSHIP
As SPEAKER · TRAINER · ADVISOR
About me

Uroš Rakić

Uroš Rakić

Tvoj stručnjak za Strategic Foresight, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Proveo sam trećinu svog života razvijajući Future Skills i inovirajući sa svim vrstama organizacija, od korporacija do startupa i škola. Volim da inspirišem i pripremim ljude i organizacije za budućnost.

Topics I burn for 🔥

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Koga podržavam 🫂

Companies

Ich helfe Organisationen, zukunftsfitte Kulturen, Innovationsfähigkeiten und resiliente Teams aufzubauen.

Corporates SME Strategy Innovation Marketing Tech HR & L&D
Innovation Ecosystems

Co-Working Spaces, Acceleratoren, Hubs und Communities, die eine Innovationskultur fördern wollen.

Science Parks Startups Universities & Schools Event Organizers Hubs & Accelerators
Individuals

Visionäre, Unternehmer und Neugierige, die ihre eigenen Zukunftsfähigkeiten entwickeln wollen.

Young Talents Students Lifelong Learners Entrepreneurs Tech-Developers Future Coaches

Ways we can work together 🤝

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Inspiring Talks

Keynotes that challenge assumptions, spark curiosity and ignite the desire to think differently about the future.

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Fundamental Courses

Deep-dive learning journeys that build lasting competences in future thinking, innovation and strategic foresight.

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Activation Workshops

Hands-on sessions that turn theory into action. Teams leave with real tools, new perspectives and a clear next step.

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Project Partner & Consulting

From ideation to execution — I join as a strategic and creative partner to help navigate innovation challenges and future opportunities.

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Innovation Reporter

I translate complex innovation trends and future signals into clear, engaging content for your organization or audience.

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Learning Journeys

Immersive multi-day experiences combining travel, inspiration and structured learning in the world's most innovative environments.

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Projects I've worked on 🔍

A glimpse behind the scenes — real challenges, real people, real impact.

Innovation Reporter 1 Innovation Reporter 2
05 Innovation Reporting

Innovation Reporter

Exclusive Insights, Made Accessible

TopicsInnovationFuture SkillsStorytelling
Format05 Innovation Reporting
PartnerIndividualsInnovation Ecosystems
Location🌍 Worldwide
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Innovation Reporter
🔍 Problem

Valuable knowledge from conferences, hackathons and events stays behind closed doors — and never reaches people outside the bubble.

💡 Solution

As an Innovation Reporter, I dive directly into the scene and translate exclusive insights into accessible Future Skills content for Instagram & LinkedIn.

🚀 Value

Innovation Ecosystems gain visibility — their work reaches a community of 8,000+ followers who otherwise would never have heard of them.

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Youth Entrepreneurship 1 Youth Entrepreneurship 2
02 Fundamental Course · 03 Activation Workshop

Youth Entrepreneurship Week

Von der Idee zum Pitch in 4 Tagen

TopicsEntrepreneurshipFuture SkillsInnovation
Format02 Fundamental Course03 Workshop
PartnerIndividuals
Location🇦🇹 Austria
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Youth Entrepreneurship Week
🔍 Problem

Young people often leave school without an entrepreneurial mindset or the experience of turning their own ideas into reality.

💡 Solution

As a trainer, I guide HTL LiTec students through a 4-day process — from problem analysis and business model development to pitching in front of a jury.

🚀 Value

Young people experience first-hand what it means to start something — with more confidence, entrepreneurial skills and an idea of their own.

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ReDesign R&D 1 ReDesign R&D 2
03 Activation Workshop

ReDesign R&D for Her

Hackathon Facilitation — NTP Belgrade & Desing

TopicsDesign ThinkingInnovationFuture Skills
Format03 Activation Workshop
PartnerCompaniesEcosystems
Location🇷🇸 Serbia
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ReDesign R&D for Her
🔍 Problem

Technically-minded participants jump straight into solutions — without truly understanding the problem or the end users.

💡 Solution

I designed and facilitated the 2-day hackathon with a Design Thinking approach that immerses teams in the users' problem world first.

🚀 Value

9 innovations successfully pitched — and participants leave with a way of thinking they can apply to any future challenge.

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Future of Energy
04 Project Partnership · 05 Innovation Reporting

Exploring the Future of Energy

Strategic Foresight Workshop with Anyidea

TopicsStrategic ForesightInnovationAI
Format04 Project Partnership
PartnerCompaniesInnovation Ecosystems
Location🇦🇹 Austria
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Exploring the Future of Energy
🔍 Problem

Companies innovate reactively — and miss the opportunities that only emerge in the future.

💡 Solution

In partnership with Anyidea, I combine AI-driven trend scouting with human expertise — spotting weak signals early and opening up new spaces for thinking.

🚀 Value

Companies build a proactive innovation radar — and base business ideas on futures before they go mainstream.

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Navigating Megatrends
01 Talk · 02 Course · 03 Workshop · 04 Partnership

Navigating Megatrends

Transformation Workshops — Österreichische Post

TopicsStrategic ForesightAINew WorkSustainability
Format01–04 Full Suite
PartnerCompanies
Location🇦🇹 Austria
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Navigating Megatrends
🔍 Problem

In a VUCA world, priorities shift faster than corporations can react — reactive innovation always comes too late.

💡 Solution

Strategic future workshops, megatrend prioritization and a lasting system: Trend Tool, follow-up meetings, Annual Workshop — firmly anchored inside the company.

🚀 Value

A corporation that actively manages megatrends — knowing when each trend becomes strategically relevant.

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Let's build your future — together.

One conversation can change everything. Book a free discovery call and let's see if we're the right fit.

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Frequently asked questions

How can you help me?+
I work with companies, innovation ecosystems and individuals in very different ways. A few examples:

For companies, I help spot weak signals before they become trends and translate them into concrete future business opportunities.

For innovation ecosystems, I design hackathons that go beyond cool solutions, focusing on real problems and the people behind them before jumping to answers.

For young talents, I inspire and equip them with future skills through social media and as a guest speaker at universities and schools.

There are many more possibilities. The best way to find out what makes sense for you is a short conversation.
How does a first engagement work?+
It starts with a free 30 to 60 minute conversation to understand your context, goals and needs. From there, I propose the format that fits best. You can also use the inquiry tool in my Offerings section to send me a personalised email directly before we talk.
What does it cost?+
It depends. The investment varies based on format, topic, preparation and follow-up, and the value delivered. Rather than a fixed price list, I work with you to find a scope that makes sense for both sides.
Do you work remotely or on-site?+
Both. On-site formats work best for workshops, facilitations and talks where energy and presence matter. Remote works well for courses, consulting and shorter sessions. I travel for in-person engagements in Austria, Serbia and beyond. Online engagements happen across time zones.
What makes you different from other innovation consultants?+
I work with a broad set of methods tested and refined across industries worldwide, and I continuously learn because better approaches are always emerging. But I never apply a method just for the sake of it. For every engagement, I select and combine what fits best for your situation so the solution actually fits, instead of the other way around.

I am a generalist by design. Across industries, demographics and future topics, I know how to innovate with very different people and organisations, because everyone understands innovation differently. I create a shared language where there was none. Think of me as an innovation diplomat and innovation translator.

But what truly sets me apart goes beyond client work. I genuinely believe that innovation knowledge should be accessible to everyone, not just those inside the right bubble. Young people without perspective, communities that are rarely heard, individuals who simply need someone in their corner. I support them unconditionally. Commercial work funds this mission. That is what "Innovation Supporter" really means.