Ferdinand Grapperhaus is the CEO of Next Sense, driving AI-powered solutions that make buildings smarter, more efficient, and future-proof. His mission: help global real estate leaders cut energy costs, optimize operations, and protect long-term asset value. Previously, he co-founded PHYSEE Technologies, pioneering solar and sensor innovations that evolved into Sense by PHYSEE—now part of Next Sense, a SaaS platform trusted by Microsoft, Chanel, and Merlin Properties across 20+ countries. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 and as World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Ferdinand thrives at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and culture building. Convinced that millennials fortunate with opportunities should take responsibility and build challenging but highly needed impact businesses.
