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Ideate with FlorianS02E08 – Accelerating Ideas with Jeroen CoelenBIOJeroen Coelen is a PhD Candidate and Lecturer at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specialized in crafting business models for startups. With an academic background in MSc. Strategic Product Design (Delft University of Technology) and BSc. Industrial Design (Eindhoven University of Technology), Jeroen leverages his expertise in entrepreneurship and design. His research delves into the critical journey from startup idea to a functional business model. In his current role and previous experiences, including Head of Research at Bit and Innovation Manager at Werkspot, Jeroen has contributed to strategic design and the development of n...2024-06-181h 04
Ideate with FlorianS02E07 – Social Impact Ideas with Matias SørevikBIOMatthias began his career in the Royal Norwegian Air Force and later transitioned to Sales and Customer Relationship Management after studying economic geography. With a bunch of international experience, he gained insights into diverse working cultures. Now fully immersed in entrepreneurship and social innovation, Matthias is passionate about helping individuals identify their interests and develop leadership skills as a social entrepreneur. He believes in finding solutions to every problem, continually seeking new knowledge to create opportunities for social innovation. His current focus involves creating workshops for teenagers and young adults who have left Upper...2024-06-0439 min
Ideate with FlorianS02E06 – Celebrating Bad Ideas at Fuckup Nights with Carlos ZimbrónBIOCarlos Zimbrón, an Architect graduate from Universidad Iberoamericana, stands as a co-founder and Executive Director of Fuckup Nights, The Failure Institute, and Women Unfiltered. Alongside these impactful initiatives, he is a co-founder and board member of WE ARE TODOS, a cultural and creative development space established in Mexico City in 2010. In 2016, Carlos expanded his ventures by founding WAT Studio, an architecture and design firm specializing in technological experiences. Beyond his professional pursuits, Carlos finds balance in his personal life. Engaging in football three times a week, he dedicates time to his passion for d...2024-05-2146 min
Ideate with FlorianS02E05 – Painkillers vs. Vitamines with Mauricio BerberBIOMauricio Berber is the owner of Predictive Coach, a company dedicated to helping fleet companies safeguard their Brand, Drivers, and Bottom Line. With over 16 years of fleet management consulting experience, Predictive Coach has successfully guided clients to achieve a 50-73% reduction in risky driver behavior, resulting in millions of dollars in savings. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by each fleet operation, Mauricio emphasizes the importance of tailored solutions.SHOW NOTESIn this episode of the “Ideate with Florian” podcast, we welcome Mauricio Berber, a passionate entrepreneur focu...2024-05-0749 min
Ideate with FlorianS02E04 – Have Some Fun Today with Stephanie TaorminaBIOStephanie Rado Taormina is the dynamic founder and creative force behind Have Some Fun Today, a lifestyle brand coming from her experience in fine arts and interior design background. Inspired by her father's uplifting mantra, "Have Some Fun Today," Stephanie transformed this vision into a diverse product line, connecting with audiences globally. With a background in communications and business from The Pennsylvania State University and a BFA in fashion design from Parsons School of Design, Stephanie has experience in both the fashion industry and her own successful business. Her mission is to shift mindsets...2024-04-2345 min
Ideate with FlorianS02E03 - Incremental Ideas Make Money with Thomas StorteboomBIOThomas Storteboom is a product and innovation leader with over 24 years of experience in the automotive and supply chain industries. As CEO of i2e Solutions, he guides companies in aligning their product and innovation strategies for growth. Thomas, with a track record at CHEP and Cox Automotive, excels in optimizing development processes, launching successful products, and presenting to investors. Holding an MBA and MS in Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Thomas is passionate about helping companies realize their innovation potential and shape the future of the automotive and supply chain sectors.2024-04-0944 min
Ideate with FlorianS02E02 – The Forward Obsessed Founder with Pete SenaBIOPete Sena, the visionary force behind Digital Surgeons, embodies tech innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. A coding enthusiast since age 13, Pete founded Digital Surgeons in 2004, transforming it into an 8-figure powerhouse renowned for award-winning designs. As Founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer, he's led the company to collaborate with icons like Lady Gaga and United Technologies.Pete's journey reflects his passion for leveraging creativity and technology for positive change. Beyond business success, he mentors at Yale and the University of Connecticut, guiding the next wave of entrepreneurs. Pete's Ikigai centers on using design...2024-03-2648 min
Ideate with FlorianS02E01 – The Art of Business Innovation with Patrick WilliamsBIOPatrick Williams is a passionate and inspiring artist, consultant, public speaker, writer, independent scholar, and visionary educator. Patrick has over 4 decades of experience teaching and facilitating deep learning to a wide range of audiences. He is a TEDx speaker and an award winning artist. Patrick has exhibited throughout the USA, Japan, and China. His art is in public and private collections. He has been represented by galleries in Chicago, Seattle, Omaha, and Albuquerque. Patrick holds black belts in Karate-Dō and Aikidō with decades of experience training and teaching Budō. Patrick’s comprehension, experience, expertise, and s...2024-03-121h 03
Ideate with FlorianS01E05 - Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking with Luis AbreuBio:Luis Abreu is a seasoned tech entrepreneur who has successfully launched several startups, including Nmbrs, WallyLabs, Grappster, and his most recent venture, Cyver. As the CEO of Cyver, Luis is dedicated to developing innovative software solutions that enhance collaboration between cybersecurity testers and end customers, automate penetration test processes, and help security testers improve the security profiles of their client's apps and services.In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Luis is also the author of "Vision to Value," a book that outlines the operational framework he developed over nearly a decade as the COO of Nmbrs...2023-06-2034 min
Ideate with FlorianS01E04 - Crisis Management with Ruud van den BeukelBio:Ruud van den Beukel is a software expert who has helped develop a multi-purpose tool that can be used for crisis management, from hospitals to incidents at large-scale events like festivals in Belgium and Brazil. He has spent his career using his expertise to make a positive impact on safety and emergency response around the world.Show Notes:In this episode of "Ideate with Florian", we explore how a software tool, specifically designed for crisis management, has grown organically based on customer feedback and customer requests. The team behind the tool believes...2023-06-2030 min
Ideate with FlorianS01E03 - The future of work is choice with Lisette SutherlandBio:Lisette Sutherland is the Director of Collaboration Superpowers, a company that helps people work together from anywhere through online workshops. She is the author of the Work Together Anywhere Handbook, the host of a podcast featuring interviews with remote-working experts, and a workshop facilitator on various remote-working topics.Show Notes:In this episode of "Ideate with Florian," we discuss the challenges and benefits of working remotely today with Lisette Sutherland, who champions the need for a new mindset and the tools needed to thrive in remote work. How do companies...2023-06-2028 min
Ideate with FlorianS01E02 - Reinventing yourself with Niels BogerdBio:Niels Bogerd is an investor, operations expert and serial-entreprenuer and the former COO and current Advisory Board member for SenseCloth, a company that aims to make virtual reality more immersive and intuitive with their patented glove technology. According to his LinkedIn, Niels helps people carry out their tasks more efficiently and have more fun in what they do. I do this in the groups I lead and with the products we develop.Show Notes:On this episode of Ideate with Florian, we speak with a seasoned startup coach who shares...2023-06-2023 min
Ideate with FlorianS01E01 - Building Startup Communities with Lucien BurmBio:Prior to becoming a startup entrepreneur in 2008, Lucien Burm worked with many web, new media, and cross-media companies after founding an internet consulting business in the mid-1990s. Lucien also actively helped setting up the first few accelerator programs in the Netherlands and has been mentoring many startups ever since. His drive for improving the Dutch startup ecosystem was first shown by him organizing the first Amsterdam Startup Week in 2013. Now, as a Chairman of the board of the Dutch Startup Association, he will help make the Netherlands the #1 startup state of Europe.Show...2023-06-2035 min