Meet the Instigators

We are a team of innovation experts, methodology specialists, workshop leaders, and entrepreneurs, united by a shared passion for igniting your spirit of renewal.

With the ADT innovation method, we ditch the boundaries of creativity, providing support as you transform your ideas into reality.

The Team

  • Benedikt Pröll

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Benedikt is an experienced international innovation expert and workshop moderator. For more than 10 years he has supported large and medium-sized corporations in innovation management, digital transformation and problem-solving in over 200 innovation projects around the globe.

  • Michael Held

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Michael is a communication designer and UX specialist, who connects design and strategy on a management consulting level. He has 10 years of agency experience and extensive knowledge of design and future topics. He is an expert in the area of digital communication and a versatile visionary.

  • Frank Schirrmann

    DIGITAL PRODUCT DESIGNER

    Frank has a background as digital product designer and facilitator in different workshop formats. With his 15 years of agency experience, he helped clients to shape their digital product landscape, innovate their omnichannel experiences and new business models.

  • Brenda Andrade

    GRAPHIC DESIGNER

    Brenda has a passion and talent for visually cutting through the noise in order to present complex things in a clear and attractive way.

  • Henrik Ågren

    INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

    Henrik is an industrial designer with a talent for perfectly combining design and engineering in order to deliver surprising and innovative results.

  • Eva-Sophie Ebert

    COPYWRITER & TEAM ASSISTANT

    Eva is a copywriter and creative with over 10 years of experience. Her main goal throughout all endeavors: to facilitate connection between people & ideas — through words, voice, and supporting her team.

  • Philipp Gasteiger

    ADT FACILITATOR

    Philipp is a qualified civil engineer and an expert in systematic innovation. As a methodology specialist he has been developing new solutions, products, and transformation processes for large corporations and medium-sized companies for over 10 years.

  • Sebastian Schröder

    PRODUCT DESIGNER

    Sebastian is a product designer and specialist in fast drawing. He can graphically present ideas in a matter of moments. For 10 years he has been enriching workshops with his scribbled illustrations and his talent as a co-presenter.

  • Fabian Krenzler

    ADT FACILITATOR

    Fabian is a qualified information architect and digital communication expert. He has more than 15 years of experience in advising companies on digital transformation strategy and IT-processes.

How We Work

Every project begins with understanding you.

We first look at your challenges, aspirations, resources, limitations, team, and culture. This helps us to craft a tailored offer to meet your needs. We guarantee: Our offerings always bring new, value-adding ideas and unwavering support — from idea to prototype.

Our approach is structured, collaborative, and enjoyable.