Gerald “Solutionman” Haman: The World’s Most Connected Innovator and Champion of Creative Solutions
A Legacy of Innovation Leadership

As the founder and CEO of The SolutionPeople Network (TSPN), Haman has built a powerhouse professional community with over 1.5 million members across 50 highly engaged LinkedIn groups. He is widely recognized as the #1 Most Connected Innovator in the World on LinkedIn, earning that title not just through his unparalleled digital reach, but through his consistent impact in helping individuals and organizations solve problems and unlock possibilities.

Haman also leads the globally influential Artificial Intelligence Innovators Network, uniting over 1,000,000 AI professionals, executives, and thought leaders. This network powers the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Summits, monthly mega-events attended by more than 40,000 participants from around the world. These summits are must-attend gatherings for anyone seeking to ride the wave of AI disruption, transformation, and opportunity.

The Mind Behind the KnowBrainer AI
Haman is the creator of the KnowBrainer Prompt Tool, an award-winning innovation catalyst that boosts creativity by an astounding 530%, according to research and client testimonials. Available in English, Spanish, and Arabic, the KnowBrainer is used by teams and individuals seeking rapid-fire ideation. This iconic tool has helped generate more than 3 million ideas, delivering over $2 billion in measurable ROI for users across industries.  The KnowBrainer is the brain behind KnowBrainer AI, a global marketplace for AI tools.

His dedication to training and development led to the founding of The THINKubator Innovation Lab in Chicago, a creative hub that helped launch countless breakthroughs before being acquired in 2019. Haman’s work continues through his leadership of InnovationTraining.com, where his methods have trained more than 100,000 professionals from 200 of the Fortune 500 companies in over 60 countries. His firm was awarded a Learning Excellence Citation by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), further cementing its reputation for impact and effectiveness.

Record-Setting Brainstormer and Global Evangelist
Haman holds the world brainstorming record for facilitating a massive THINKathon attended by 8,000 people at Singapore Stadium, where he led participants to generate 454,000 ideas in under 60 minutes. Now, he's taking the THINKathon movement global, planning major virtual events in 2026 to empower “THINKathoners” to dream big, collaborate, and co-create brighter futures and a better world.

His methodology and philosophies have been chronicled in books like Creating Customer Evangelists and covered in over 50 major media outlets, including: FAST Company, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek Japan, The Australian, The International Herald Tribune, Straits Times Singapore, China.org.cn, Investors Business Daily, U.S. News & World Report, and Training Magazine.

Proven Corporate Pedigree and Academic Credentials
Before launching his entrepreneurial ventures, Haman served in leadership key roles at Procter & Gamble and Arthur Andersen, gaining firsthand experience in corporate innovation and strategy. He later returned to academia as a professor at Northwestern University, where he shaped the minds of future innovators.

Haman earned a Master’s Degree in Communications from the University of Minnesota and holds a degree in Honors Program Studies from the University of North Dakota.

A Life Devoted to Breakthroughs and Betterment
Whether speaking to global AI summits, leading innovation workshops, or helping Fortune 500 teams break through mental roadblocks, Gerald 'Solutionman' Haman is a catalyst for possibility. His mission is clear: empower people to think better, connect faster, and innovate boldly. His unique fusion of creativity, strategy, and high-impact facilitation has turned him into a trusted advisor, keynote speaker, and inspiration to innovators around the world.

Connect with Solutionman
🔗 www.SolutionPeople.com
🔗 www.InnovationTraining.com
🔗 www.KnowBrainerAI.com
🔗 www.ArtificialIntelligenceInnovators.org
✉️ solutionman@solutionpeople.com