Perttu Polonen

Perttu Polonen (Pölönen) has been called a super-highbrow, genius and a fearless inventor in Finnish media. He has invented an internationally awarded and patented MusiClock invention, founded two edtech startups, worked as a disruption analyst consultant, composed music for international premieres, given hundreds of keynotes on future technologies, and more. He’s in the intersection of technology, art and future.

Perttu  is an innovator at heart. At only 15 he turned his frustration, music theory, into a simple teaching tool called MusiClock (Fin. Sävelkello). The invention was recognized internationally, followed by an invitation to the Nobel Prize Festivities. Awards:

• MIT 35 Innovators Under 35 in Europe

• NBF 25 Under 25 in Nordics

• 1. Prize at European Union Contest for Young Scientists

Perttu Pölönen is a very popular speaker. He gives keynotes on disruptive innovation, exponential technologies, future skills, education and the impacts future technologies will bring to our lives. Perttu’s insights, enthusiasm and energy has received only praising reviews. 2018: Perttu did 117 lectures!

Perttu is an inspirational futurist. Perttu received a full scholarship to study at Singularity University, a think tank located at NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, CA. He has a profound knowledge of the future mega trends, disruption, emerging technologies and exponential mindset.

Perttu is a classically trained composer, graduated from Sibelius Academy. His compositions have been performed in Finland, Hungary, Japan and the USA and he has worked in international projects including World Symphony for Peace. Perttu’s passion in music lies in simplicity and clarity. He turns his diverse background into interdisciplinary artwork.