Roby Stancel

Roby Stancel is a prominent figure in the fields of innovation, technology, and business strategy, particularly in the mining and resources sector. He is a partner at Innovation Architects and has an extensive background in connecting design thinking innovation with business strategy.1

Professional Experience

Roby has over 25 years of experience working with major clients such as Apple, BMW, and Nestlé.1 His expertise extends to:

• Developing technology roadmaps and strategies for mining companies
• Managing cultural transformations for organizations
• Advising on innovation and technology

He has worked with mining houses valued at over $500 billion, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Vale, and others.1

Notable Achievements

• Design Thinking Pioneer: As a member of IDEO's global executive committee, Roby was part of the small group that invented Design Thinking.1
• Technology Innovation Leadership: He managed the technology strategy and roadmap of ATIC for seven years, which became the world's largest technology innovation consortium in mining, involving over 150 partner companies.1
• Startup Experience: Roby served as the head of product development and design at Nanosolar, an early unicorn startup with significant funding.1

Current Roles and Involvements

• Partner at Innovation Architects1
• Member of the technology advisory board at Sibanye Stillwater
• Member of the investment committee at Stanford Alumni Ventures/Spike
• Member of the startup jury for the EU's EIT Raw Materials1

Investment and Advisory Activities

Roby is actively involved in the startup ecosystem as:

• An angel investor in startups across multiple countries, including Canada, the US, UK, EU, Switzerland, South Africa, and Australia
• A board member for various startups
• An advisor to Chrysalix Venture Capital and other funds1

Additionally, Roby has taught at prestigious universities such as Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and TU Munich.1