René Boender

"It was a great pleasure to meet you at our Columbia alumni summit. You really propelled us to the next level. Your enthusiastic energy is palpable, your experience, empowering and the results of your keynote, astonishing. Hope so see you next year again."

"René, you are one of the most technically gifted keynote orators of the modern time!Your Einstein Maslow Pavlov & Jobs keynote was forceful in argument, memorable in style, resonant in its reverences and most of all funny! It really connected and gave energy."

"Your Cool is Hot keynote was just the beginning. The 3”12”E went on and on throughout the summit! Your Braincandies pop-up and continued to rewrite all our plans. It was great fun and most of all: we have never felt better to do what needs to be done “change with a smile”. Thank you, you made your point: progress is a choice!"

"René, You have the gift of insight into science and human behaviour and a great sense of humour to go with it. A very rare combination! I would be honoured to share the stage with you again, anytime, anywhere!"

"René Boender’s Great to Cool is Colourful. Delightful. Inspirational. Not only a ripping great read, but a constant source of insight and creativity! Enjoyed every story! An unconventional book from a wonderfully unconventional man!"

"Great to Cool drives innovation and fuel business decisions! It was 3 years ago that I heard your story for the first time. And since that day I have used your brain candies over and over again. Your new Cool is Hot shot is outrageously remarkable. It energizes and is the competitive edge you need to achieve long-term business success."

"Dear René, It was a big surprise to have you as a keynote performer. Great to Cool is really written for performance. And engineered for success. Unlike most management books, Great to Cool (and your keynote) sells you more than sleekly designed marketing tricks. Great to Cools energizes a way of life and a way of being!"

"René Boender came to Monaco like Julius Caesar. Veni, Vidi, Vici. He came. He talked. He conquered. And all reactions were electric. Even Prince Albert’s! René Boender was the key-note speaker at this year’s NGEF Conference organized annually by the University of Monaco. The NGEF invited famous entrepreneurs (Like Easy Jet Stelios, Philip Green etc) to encourage students from all over Europe to become entrepreneurs and learn from those who made it.René was the opening thunderstorm that created the wave that allowed the media and us to claim this year's Forum as the best ever. Students are used to listening to lectures and professors. They are hard to impress. René enthused, amused and bemused. The students and Monaco business angels had never seen anything like it. At least 25% of the delegates e-mailed him afterwards - a Forum record. René replied to them all and is actively helping at least six develop their ideas.He sure knows how to work up a crowd and make it happen…"

"Dear Mr. Boender, on behalf of all the attendees at the innovation summit, we would like to thank you for your energy and innovation insights. It was beyond our expectations. We are honoured to tell you that you are the first keynote speaker ever who reached the ‘kaizen’ status. We hope that you are able to visit us next year again!"

"Most people come for the stars, the big names. But it is better to listen to the producers of the stars. The ones that make them shine. That’s what happened to the audience here in New York! René Boender is game, set and match in one energetic movement. His inspiring humour, know-how and the feeling that everyone can do it (what he just said) made me and everyone tick!"