Casper ter Kuile — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Author of 'The Power of Ritual'
Co-Founder & Principal at Sacred Design Lab (since 2019)
Co-Founder of The Nearness
Executive in Residence at NYU Stern | Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing (since 2025)
Co-creator of podcasts 'Harry Potter and the Sacred Text' and 'The Real Question'
Holds a Master of Divinity and a Master of Public Policy

Biography

Casper ter Kuile explores how individuals make meaning, deepen relationships, and experience beauty in the 21st century. He is the co-founder and Principal of Sacred Design Lab, established in 2019, and previously co-founded The Nearness, serving as Director of Special Projects from January 2022 to September 2025. His work integrates tradition and innovation, focusing on community trends, ritual, and emerging spirituality.