Patrick de Laive is a well-respected figure in the global tech industry, with a career focused on creating connections between technology, creativity, and business. As the founder and CPO of TNW, a digital brand with a media outlet, events organization, and marketing services, he has helped to inspire and inform millions of people worldwide who are passionate about technology. Patrick's work focuses on delivering high-quality content, producing exceptional events, and offering market intelligence insights to clients. He has also spoken at numerous global events, including Slush, Launch, and 4YFN.

Patrick's core expertise lies in product development, branding, marketing, and communications strategies, growth hacking, innovation, and event concepting. His education credentials include having completed a Masters at Erasmus Universiteit and studied at the University of Buenos Aires. Patrick has diverse professional affiliations, including being a supervisory board member at pr.co, advisor at TwitterCounter, co-founder of Fleck, and a former ING floor broker.