While recruiting our participants, we looked for individuals who impress us with inspirational ambitions, explorative mindsets and international experiences. Meeting them, discussing their dreams and exploring how THNK could be their accelerator is ... meet this class
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THNK Programs
We accelerate the development of creative leaders with programs. Designed to embolden you, so you can achieve truly lofty goals and create a more meaningful and sustainable way of life.
our programsCreative Leadership Program
Our Creative Leadership Program’s five separate week-long modules immerse you in the first six months, followed by a one-year accelerator.
leadership programChallenge Projects
During Challenge, THNK participants work on current, actual, real-life problems and opportunities. Read about the current and past THNK Challenge projects here.
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All people
Our participants, faculty, master practitioners and visiting experts are your inspiration. Browse through all our people profiles.
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Our participants include a wonderful mix of entrepreneurs, social change agents and corporate business builders from all over the world. Meet them!
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While you are digging deep and floating high to grasp ideas that could change the world, THNK’s staff and board work in the background to support you.
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Who owns the Moon? Forum with Michael Laine
During each module at THNK, participants have a chance to engage with experts, disrupters, and leaders around topics of relevance ...
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Introducing the new and redesigned THNK.org website
We are proud to announce the release of our newly redesigned website.
Designed by our friends at Studio Sugarfree, the site ...
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Pioneering a new model for higher education and social innovation
PEOPLE | Editors note: This article was written by THNK participant Roshan Paul about his accelerator project the Amani ...
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About THNK
THNK is a school with a mission: to develop the next generation of creative leaders that will have societal impact on the world. This isn’t just about generating ideas. It’s also about making it happen.
about thnkTHNK home
Firmly rooted in Amsterdam, we’ve made the Westergasfabriek our home. Take a tour of the unique and inspirational THNK Home and read more about what to expect.
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We partner with corporate, non-profit and government-sector organizations to develop customized programs, creative challenges, and research programs.
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