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Born & Kepler#11 AI-supported Decision-making (GER)In diesem Gespräch diskutieren Andreas Deptolla und Benedikt über die digitale Transformation in der Medienbranche, die Herausforderungen und Learnings in der akademischen Forschung sowie die Rolle von KI-Systemen in Unternehmen. Benedikt teilt seine Erfahrungen aus seiner akademischen Laufbahn und gibt Einblicke in aktuelle Trends und Entwicklungen in der Medienlandschaft, einschließlich des Einflusses von Influencern und neuen Plattformen. In dieser Diskussion wird die Nutzung von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) im Alltag, insbesondere im Bildungsbereich, erörtert. Der Gesprächspartner, Benedikt, teilt seine Erfahrungen mit KI-Tools wie ChatGPT und DeepL und diskutiert deren Anwendung in der Lehre. Es wird auch d...2025-04-1651 min
Born & Kepler#10 AI and Education (GER)In diesem Gespräch wird der akademische Werdegang von Roman beleuchtet, der von Informatik über Wirtschaftsinformatik bis hin zu seiner aktuellen Professur in Bern führt. Es werden die Unterschiede zwischen dem deutschen und dem schweizerischen Hochschulsystem diskutiert, insbesondere in Bezug auf die Eigenverantwortung der Studierenden und die Betreuungsverhältnisse. Zudem wird die Rolle von AI im Lernprozess und die Bedeutung von Peer-Feedback hervorgehoben, sowie die Herausforderungen, die Studierende bei der Zielsetzung und Motivation im Lernprozess haben. In dieser Diskussion wird die Bedeutung von Peer-Feedback im Bildungsbereich hervorgehoben, insbesondere in kreativen Arbeiten. Es wird erörtert, wie Künstliche Intell...2025-04-091h 10
Born & Kepler#9 Interdisciplinary Approaches on AI (ENG)In this conversation, Andreas Deptolla and Gregory Wheeler discuss various aspects of academia, particularly focusing on the differences between the US and Germany in terms of culture, upward mobility, and educational practices. They explore the career paths of students, the funding of private universities, innovative teaching methods, and the role of AI in education. The conversation also touches on the future of coding and the implications of AI technologies, particularly in relation to companies like NVIDIA. In this conversation, Gregory Wheeler discusses the competitive landscape of AI, the opportunities for startups, and the economic implications for Germany. He emphasizes...2025-04-021h 09
Born & Kepler#8 Education, Technology and Image-Analysis (GER)In this conversation, Andreas Deptolla and Benjamin Risse discuss the attractiveness of Münster as a location for students, Risse's academic journey, his research focus on image analysis and AI, as well as the challenges associated with insect recognition. They also highlight the role of hardware in AI research, collaborations between universities and companies, and the importance of intellectual property in research projects. Additionally, the differences between working with large companies and start-ups are explored.This discussion covers various topics related to computer science, AI, and the challenges students face. Success stories from the Münsterland region ar...2025-03-2653 min
Born & Kepler#7 Perspectives on AI-Research (ENG)In this episode of Born and Kepler, host Andreas Deptolla speaks with Prof. Evgeny Kaganer from IESE Business School about the evolving role of AI in business, leadership, and education. They explore how AI is reshaping industries, the challenges of digital transformation, and the skills leaders need to navigate an uncertain future.Prof. Kaganer shares insights from his research on AI’s impact on jobs, the changing responsibilities of CEOs, and the role of executive education in preparing leaders for the AI-driven world. They also discuss the rise of autonomous agents, the future of decision-making, and what bu...2025-03-191h 13
Born & Kepler#6 AI, Automation and the Future of Knowledge Work (ENG)How is AI reshaping professional services, from law and accounting to business strategy? In this episode, we explore the intersection of technology and work, diving into the challenges of AI adoption, the evolving roles of junior professionals, and the impact of automation on knowledge production. We discuss the human side of digital transformation—why technology alone isn’t enough, the importance of collaboration between technologists and business leaders, and how organizations can successfully integrate AI into their workflows.Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the opportunities and challenges AI presents in today’s workplace—and what the futu...2025-03-121h 06
Born & Kepler#5 Future Strategies: AI, Networks and Education in Transition (ENG)In this episode, Andreas Deptolla speaks with Prof. Dr. Nils Stieglitz, President of the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, about the future of work, innovation, and the impact of AI on education. They explore how businesses can stay competitive, the lessons learned from past disruptions, and why a mindset of adaptability is crucial. The conversation also touches on the balance between regulation and innovation and how to prepare for an ever-changing future. Tune in!2025-03-0551 min
Born & Kepler#4 Marketing in the Digital Age! (GER)English:In this episode, Professor Florian Stahl from the University of Mannheim shares his insights on the profound impact of AI on business models, marketing, and education. We discuss how American and European markets approach innovation differently, the future of peer-based learning, and why even traditional sectors must adapt rapidly. Plus, we explore why investing in raw materials like copper could be a smart long-term bet in an AI-driven world.German:In dieser Episode spricht Professor Florian Stahl von der Universität Mannheim über den tiefgreifenden Einfluss von KI auf Geschäftsmodelle, Marketing und Bildung. Wir...2025-02-2656 min
Born & Kepler#3 AI in Everyday Life: Practical Insights (ENG)In this episode, Prof. Valor-Sabatier from IESE shares his expertise on the real-world applications and challenges of AI. From medical diagnostics to self-driving cars and social media, the conversation explores how AI is transforming our daily lives. The discussion also dives into the ethical dilemmas and future risks posed by AI, including fake news and algorithmic bias.2025-02-1940 min
Born & Kepler#2 AI and the Future of Energy (GER)German:In dieser Episode spricht Prof. Dr. Wolf Ketter über den Einfluss von Künstlicher Intelligenz auf den Energiemarkt. Er erläutert, wie KI-gesteuerte Systeme die Energieeffizienz verbessern, Nachfrage und Angebot in Echtzeit ausgleichen und den Übergang zu erneuerbaren Energien unterstützen können. Zudem diskutiert er Herausforderungen in der europäischen Energiepolitik und warum Investitionen und Infrastruktur oft größere Hürden darstellen als die Technologie selbst.English:In this episode, Prof. Dr. Wolf Ketter explores how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the energy sector. He explains how AI-driven systems improve energy efficiency, balance su...2025-02-1247 min
Born & Kepler#1 Academic Perspective on Innovation (ENG)Episode 1: AI, Innovation & the Future – with Prof. Francis de VericourtHow is AI changing innovation? Why is Europe behind in deep tech? And how can businesses use AI for better decisions?In this episode, Prof. Francis de Vericourt talks about:AI in Europe vs. the USAI’s impact on science and businessRisk-taking and innovationThe role of AI in decision-makingListen now!🔗 More: Website | X | Instagram2025-02-0350 min
ThriveHRThe Leadership Journey: Lessons from the former Aon U.S. Health Solutions Practice Leader at Aon Ep. 14Andreas sits down with Will Sneden, retired U.S. Health Solution Practice Leader at AON, who shares insights on leadership, trust, and risk-taking. They also discuss the role of mentors and finding the balance between personal and professional life.2023-04-1828 min
ThriveHRThe future of personalized health with Salvatore Viscomi Ep. 13Andreas sits down with Salvatore Viscomi, Chief Medical Officer at Good Cell. They discuss Good Cell’s mission and the world of biobanking. 2022-12-0729 minThriveHRRemote Work with Peter Cappelli Ep. 12Andreas is joined by Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management at the Wharton School of Business. They have a candid conversation about all things remote work.2022-11-2936 minThriveHRThe Labor Economy with Sam Wolkenhauer Ep. 11On today’s episode of ThriveHR, Andreas is joined by Sam Wolkenhauer, Regional Labor Economist at the Idaho Department of Labor. The two discuss the labor economy, U.S. inflation, and economic forecasting.2022-11-1832 min
The PEO PodcastThe Growing Need for Earned Wage Access with Tate Hackert Ep. 19Andreas is joined by Tate Hackert, founder and president of Zayzoon. They discuss the growing popularity and need for earned wage access models. They also dig into the roles that PEOs play. 2022-11-0133 minThriveHRRelationship Fostering Across an Organization with Bobbi McPherson Ep. 10Andreas is joined by Bobbi Mcpherson, Chief People Officer at IMA Financial Group. They talk about creating memorable employee experiences, working in tandem with partners, and managing change across the org.2022-10-1844 minThriveHRThe Intersection of HR and Technology with Jessica Cote Ep. 9Andreas is joined by Jessica Cote, VP of product management at TriNet. They talk about the intersection of HR and technology from analytics, strategies that inform product roadmaps, and hiring in the digital age. 2022-09-2230 minThriveHRWorld Class Culture with Analiese Brown Ep. 8Andreas is joined by Analiese Brown, VP of People & Culture at CampMinder. Fostering a world-class culture is at the heart of what CampMinder does, and Analiese speaks to the crucial roles that core values and inclusivity play. 2022-09-0125 minThriveHRThe Future of Business with Seth Levine Ep. 7Today Andreas is joined by entrepreneur and venture capitalist Seth Levine. They discuss his journey in starting his VC firm, Foundry Group. They talk about philanthropic endeavors and what motivated Seth to start the Pledge 1% movement. And lastly, they dive into Seth’s book, The New Builders: Face to Face with the True Future of Business.Check out Seth’s book at https://thenewbuilders.com.Learn more about the pledge 1% movement at https://pledge1percent.org.2022-08-2344 minThe PEO PodcastIndustry initiatives and networking with Tim Pratte Ep. 18Andreas is joined in person by Tim Pratte at the PrismHR Live Conference. They talk data solutions, networking in the industry, and PrismHR initiatives. 2022-08-1838 minThriveHRHiring Methodology with Peggy Shell Ep. 6Andreas is joined by Peggy Shell, Founder and CEO of Creative Alignments. They discuss the benefits of a non-traditional recruiting model, The Great Upgrade, and hiring methodology. They also speak about diversity, equity, and inclusion and the important role it plays in the workplace.2022-08-1641 minThriveHRCreative Employee Benefit Plans with Nick Patel Ep. 5Andreas sits down with Nick Patel, Founder and CEO of Wellable. The two discuss the changing landscape of employee wellness in the digital age and the importance of creative employee benefit plans. They also talk about the steps Wellable has taken to lead intentional thought leadership in the market.2022-08-0932 minThriveHREmployee Initiatives that Create Successful Teams with Bryan Martin Ep. 4Andreas is with Bryan Martin, Senior HR Business Partner at Elevance Health. Bryan and Andreas talk about creating and implementing employee initiatives to create and sustain successful teams. 2022-08-0240 minThriveHRBuilding a Sustainable and Meaningful Culture with Laura Picking Ep. 3Andreas talks with Laura Picking, Manager of People Services at the University of Notre Dame. They discuss setting goals, developing dependable processes, and building team trust all in the name of creating a sustainable and meaningful culture.2022-07-2645 minThe PEO PodcastService models that maximize results with Norman Paul Ep. 17On today’s episode, Andreas is joined by Norman Paul, CEO of SWBC. He and Andreas talk about the roles NAPEO plays in the industry, scaling successfully, and how to flex your service model muscle to maximize results. 2022-07-2140 minThriveHRThe Evolving Workforce with Kevin Walker Ep. 2Today Andreas sits down in studio with Kevin Walker, VP at Lockton. They discuss the evolving workforce and all things that come with it: hybrid collaboration, scaling internationally, and community.2022-07-1927 minThriveHRTotal Employee Wellness with McCain Johnson Ep. 1Welcome to the first episode of ThriveHR. Today, Andreas sits down with McCain Johnson, Director of Benefits at Allina. They dive into the importance of total employee wellness and finding strength amidst adversity during the pandemic. 2022-07-1242 minThe PEO PodcastClient and Community Engagement with Kellie Gottner Ep. 16Andreas is joined by Kellie Gottner, Chief Human Resources/Client Experience Officer at Connectify HR. They talk about what’s it like to build a brand at a start-up and why client and community engagement is crucial at every step. 2022-06-0731 minThe PEO PodcastStrategic Partnerships with David Evette Ep. 15We're joined by President of Quality Business Solutions David Evette. In an industry with increasing mergers and acquisitions, Andreas and David discuss how Quality Business Solutions navigated their own strategic partnership, the role technology played, and how they ensured that their clients were the highest priority. 2022-05-1735 minThe PEO PodcastExceptional Service with Bill Maness Ep. 14Andreas and Bill examine what defines exceptional customer service, the importance of building a great team, and organic growth in the marketplace.2022-03-2933 minThe PEO PodcastBuilding Successful Systems with John Ykema Ep. 13Andreas and John discuss the importance of building successful systems across all aspects of business: software, client relationships, and culture. 2022-03-1533 min
The Matt Baxter ShowAndreas Deptolla - CEO of ThrivepassToday we're hanging out with Andreas, a German entrepreneur who explored many areas, ultimately pivoting his way into the HR Tech space. Analytical and intelligent, Andreas brings a unique perspective to the conversation, both in the business world, and as a human. Thank you!2022-03-1532 minThriveHRThriveHR Season 1 TeaserWelcome to ThriveHR, a new podcast by ThrivePass. In this exciting new show, we’re inviting HR professionals to lean into the world of employee benefits and to cultivate a community within this space. 2022-03-1100 minThe PEO PodcastHiring in the Digital Age with Matt Baxter Ep. 12We're sitting down with Wedge CEO Matt Baxter. We discuss his entrepreneurial vision for the video recruiting platform and how to attract and retain top talent. 2022-01-2524 minThe PEO PodcastScaling with Clients with Charlie Lasher Ep. 11We are back form our summer hiatus! Today we sit down with Charlie Lasher, previously the Director of Client Experience and Strategy at Oasis. Charlie and Andreas talk how to scale with clients, servicing different sized groups, and how to enhance the client experience. 2021-10-1223 minThe PEO PodcastGo Slow to Grow Fast with Brent Tilson Ep. 10Grab a copy of Brent’s book, Go Slow to Grow Fast. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Grow-Fast-Fast-Paced-Competitive-ebook/dp/B07CSFKP2J/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=go+slow+to+grow+fast+brent+tilson&qid=1625762336&sr=8-1 2021-07-2038 minThe PEO PodcastScaling an Impactful Business with Daniel Marcos Ep. 9If you want to discover more about the systems you need to put in place to scale your company with less drama, download Daniel's free slide deck! In this deck, you'll discover the foundations of Daniel's methodology: Impact X. Download today: https://www.danielmarcos.co/impact-x-workbook2021-07-1336 min
GROW B2B FASTEREp 27 - Andreas Deptolla - 70 employees and 40% yoy growth - how a German started and still grows a US based B2B SAAS companyIn today's episode with Andreas Deptolla, CEO of ThrivePass you will learn1. Andreas’ approach of handling prospects asking for lower prices in sales conversations2. How ThrivePass’ intentional 3-pillar distribution strategy effectively approaches prospects 3. Andreas’ first entrepreneurial steps, setbacks and valuable lessons learned4. How to get a foothold in the startup world, find product-market fit and move into scale-up mode5. ThrivePass’ magic formula to hiring the most suitable experts for their Sales and Marketing TeamAbout AndreasAndreas is a passionate entrepreneur with a consulting background and strong experience in the start-up and scal...2021-07-0544 minThe PEO PodcastLeadership in the Workplace with Dan Kasper Ep. 8Today we’re joined by Dan Kasper, CEO of Wishlist Rewards. As a former Navy Seal, we’ll discuss how Dan’s time in the military influences his leadership style and how he approaches creating an impactful culture. 2021-06-2925 minThe PEO PodcastPEO and Client Relationships with Bryan Bridgford Ep. 7We're joined by Bryan Bridgford, Founder of PEO Concepts. We’ll dive into his business model, criteria in selecting the right PEO, and how the growth of HR software is changing the industry. 2021-06-0129 minThe PEO PodcastMaster Health Plans with Jim O'Connor Ep. 6Jim O'Connor is the National Practice Leader for the PEO Consulting Practice at CBIZ Employee Benefits. We’ll chat about master health plans, sales, and attracting new talent.2021-05-1832 minThe PEO PodcastThe Value Proposition of PEO's with John Harman Ep. 5Today we’re sitting down with entrepreneur and businessman John Harman. John is the SVP of Aon’s PEO Solutions Group. We’ll discuss his involvement with NAPEO, client relations, and his interesting path into the industry. 2021-05-1131 min
The PEO PodcastThe Evolution of the Industry with Craig Babigian Ep. 4Today we’re talking with Craig Babigian, Executive Vice President of PrismHR. As the first employee of the company, we’ll dive into PrismHR’s early days and their evolution. We’ll also touch on small and mid-size businesses using PEOs, the effects of COVID-19, and Artificial Intelligence. 2021-05-0439 min
The PEO PodcastThe Importance of Company Culture with Bill Lyons Ep. 3Today we’re talking with Bill Lyons, Chairman and CEO of LyonsHR. Bill has been in the industry for nearly 30 years and has recently published a book called We Are HR. We’ll talk about what company culture means to him and the industry advancements he’s seen over the years.2021-04-1938 min
The PEO PodcastThe Building Blocks of the PEO Industry with Mark Mackenzie Ep. 2We're talking with Oasis consultant and author of The ABC's of PEO's Mark Mackenzie. We'll dive into the basics of the industry and the inspiration for his book. 2021-04-1933 min
The PEO PodcastWorking With a Private Equity Firm and Leading Authentically with Jason Randall Ep. 1We're sitting down with Questco CEO Jason Randall to discuss how he got his start in the industry, what it's like working with a private equity firm, and the importance of leading authentically. 2021-04-1931 min
The ShiftShapers PodcastEp #145: A Better Way to Position Wellness Programs - With Andreas DeptollaIs there a better way to position wellness programs with employers and what do advisors need to know about the evolution of those programs?This week on the ShiftShapers podcast, we delve into strategies that advisors can use to position wellness programs and help employers improve employee engagement in those programs. Andreas Deptolla, the Cofounder and COO of Thrivepass, walks us through how first-generation wellness differs from what’s available in the marketplace today.Companies used to view their wellness programs through a lens of return on investment. In recent years, there has been a sh...2017-01-1618 min