International Innovation Coach

Naveen Lakkur is a serial entrepreneur turned Innovation Coach, Author, and Innovation Evangelist. He is the Co-founder of Value Centered Innovation and the Chief Innovation Coach at the Institute of Inspiring Innovation. With over 30 years of global industry experience, Naveen has played a pivotal role in shaping the innovation and entrepreneurship landscape across sectors. A seasoned catalyst for innovation, Naveen has helped over 500 ideas evolve into successful commercial realities and has co-founded multiple companies himself. His passion lies in inspiring both enterprises and entrepreneurs to think differently and grow purposefully. Through his talks, training sessions, and workshops, he has inspired more than 100,000 professionals and students worldwide. In addition to his industry engagements, Naveen is a celebrated author with internationally recognized books, known for weaving compelling business stories that distill complex ideas into actionable insights.

Naveen firmly believes that the future of leadership lies in innovation,intrapreneurship, and entrepreneurship—and he is deeply committed to nurturingthese capabilities. His work with leading organizations such as Dell R&D, MercedesBenz R&D, Sony, Standard Chartered Bank, TCS, Fuji Film Sericol, CrimsonLogic, SBICards, and others reflects his ability to build innovation-driven cultures at scale.

Website: http://www.naveenlakkur.com/

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