“We’re no longer in changing times — we’re in a Change of Time.” After studying communications in the Netherlands and working at NOS, I was mentored by futurist Prof. Wim de Ridder. He saw a different path for me: trendwatching. With support from leaders like Frits Bolkestein and Mickey Huibregtsen, I launched my career. My book *Megatrends Netherlands* made me a household name — even a “rockstar amongst trendwatchers,” as Zero Hora called me.