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Luke Williams is an Australian-born author, inventor, and professor at the New York University Stern School of Business. He is known for his work on disruptive innovation and is the author of Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business.
Career
[edit]From 2001 to 2009, Williams served in various leadership roles—from Creative Director to Global Lead of Innovation Strategy—at global creative and design firm Frog, where he continues to act as Fellow.
In 2010, Williams published his book,Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business, which became a business bestseller.[1]
In September 2012, Williams joined the NYU Stern School of Business, where he serves as Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing.[2] He is also the founder and Executive Director of the school’s W. R. Berkley Innovation Labs.
In 2014, he was named one of GQ Australia’s Men of the Year.[3]
Williams is also an inventor listed on more than 30 U.S. patents and has designed more than 100 products in industries ranging from transportation and finance to health care and consumer electronics.[4]
In addition to his work in academia, Williams speaks internationally on disruption and innovation in business.
Research & Writing
[edit]Williams’s research and writing focus on innovation strategy, entrepreneurship, and disruptive thinking in business contexts.[5] His writing and views have been featured in publications such as Fast Company, The Atlantic, Bloomberg Businessweek, and NPR.
Williams has written about how leaders can identify industries susceptible to disruption [6] and the role of leadership in innovation.[7] In addition, Williams has explored the intersection of design and entrepreneurship.[8]
Publications
[edit]Books
[edit]Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business. Portfolio, 2022.[9]
Selected articles
[edit]“Designing the Perfect Elevator Pitch: Finding the Turning Point,” “The Atlantic” (2011).[10]
“The Key to Design Insights: See the World Differently,” “The Atlantic” (2011).[11]
“The 3 Biggest Barriers To Innovation, And How To Smash Them,” “Fast Company” (2011).[12]
“Four Ways To Spot Markets Ripe For Disruption,” “Fast Company” (2011).[13]
- ^ Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business. June 5, 2011. ISBN 978-0137025145.
- ^ "Luke Williams Faculty Bio". NYU Stern. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ "GQ Australia Names Luke Williams One of Its Men of the Year". NYU Stern. January 6, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ "Luke Williams Ambassador Profile". Good Design Australia. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ "Luke Williams Faculty Bio". NYU Stern. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ "How to Identify Industries That Are Ready for Disruption". Business.com. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ "Disruptive Leadership: A Recipe for Success". Wall Street Journal. 9 July 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ "The Key to Design Insights: See the World Differently". The Atlantic. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ Utley, Jeremy; Klebahn, Perry (25 October 2022). Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters. Penguin Publishing. ISBN 978-0-593-42058-4. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ "Designing the Perfect Elevator Pitch: Finding the Turning Point". The Atlantic. September 13, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ "The Key to Design Insights: See the World Differently". The Atlantic. April 11, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ "The 3 Biggest Barriers To Innovation, And How To Smash Them". Fast Company. November 11, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ "Four Ways To Spot Markets Ripe For Disruption". Fast Company. August 16, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2025.