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Innovation StorytellersMandates, Metrics, and Momentum: How Enterprises Innovate with ItonicsMandates, metrics, and momentum decide whether great ideas ever reach the boardroom. In this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Jonathan Livescault, Managing Director at Itonics, to unpack how enterprise innovators move from hunches to hard results. Jonathan shares the origin of Itonics' "Big Picture" framework, built to give leaders a clear mandate, shared governance, and the right KPIs across the entire innovation lifecycle. He explains why ideation is only one piece of the puzzle, how strategic foresight defines the "where to play," and what it takes to run disciplined pilots that fold f...
2025-09-1638 min
Innovation RockstarsR&D like an Athlete - David Kaufman @resideoJoin Dr. Christian Mühlroth as he sits down with David Kaufman, a six-time USA Triathlon All-American and Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Resideo. Discover what it takes to complete over 100 triathlons while leading corporate innovation programs. David shares insights on managing risk, fostering a culture of innovation, and the parallels between triathlon and business success.Key Highlights:David's journey to becoming a top 1% U.S. triathlon athlete.The innovation framework at Resideo and its impact on employee engagement. Strategies for managing risk in both sports and corporate settings. The importance of falling in l...
2025-08-0449 min
Innovation RockstarsThe Future of Defense Innovation - Dave Brewer @ InnoTECHIn this conversation, we explore the intersection of military experience, technology, and leadership through the lens of Dave Brewer, a retired Air Force officer. He shares insights on burnout, the importance of enjoyment in work, and the evolving landscape of defense innovation, particularly in space strategy.The discussion delves into misunderstood technologies like AI and cryptocurrency, the cultural differences in innovation, and the ethical implications of space exploration. Brewer emphasizes the need for purpose-driven approaches in technology and leadership, while reflecting on his personal journey and the balance between work and life.
2025-06-0647 min
Innovation RockstarsInside Lean Startup: What Actually Works in Big Companies - Ben Hefele @Lean Startup Co.In this conversation, Ben Haefle, CEO of Lean Startup Co., discusses the realities of corporate innovation, emphasizing the importance of core innovation over disruptive innovation. He explains the Lean Startup methodology, focusing on strategic alignment, milestones, team roles, governance, and culture. The discussion also touches on the concept of innovation theater and the role of AI in enhancing the Lean Startup process. Haefle concludes with insights on the necessity of human creativity in the innovation landscape.TAKEAWAYSCorporate innovation often overlooks core innovation.Lean Startup methodology focuses on learning and reducing risk.Strategic alignment...
2025-05-0644 min
Innovation RockstarsHow GRAMMY Winners Are Really Chosen - Panos A. Panay @The Recording AcademyThe truth behind the Grammy Awards 🏆 What does it really take to win? How are nominees selected, and what role does AI play in music today? Panos A. Panay, President of the Recording Academy, reveals everything - from the intense behind-the-scenes orchestration of music’s biggest night to how technology and creativity intersect.Get insider access to the peer-to-peer Grammy voting process 🎤, the impact of a win on an artist’s career 💰, and why human creativity still reigns supreme in the AI era. This is a must-listen for music creators, fans, and anyone curious about the future of the music...
2025-04-0841 min
Innovation RockstarsInnovation at the Crossroads: Strategic Choices in Disruption - Scott Brinker @Hubspot"Why are we trying to fight all of this?"
The pace of technological advancement outstrips our ability to adapt, a phenomenon captured by MarTec's Law. In this episode, Dr. Chris Mühlroth and Scott Brinker, VP of Platform Ecosystem at HubSpot delve into the complexities of technological advancement and its implications for organizations.
They discuss MarTec's Law, which highlights the disparity between the rapid pace of technological change and the slower adaptation of organizations.
The dialogue explores strategies for embracing technology, the importance of building platform ecosystems, and the potential of agentic AI to...
2025-01-1338 min
Innovation RockstarsThe Future of Aging: Are We Ready for This? - Dr. Aubrey de Grey @LEV FoundationJoin renowned aging researcher Dr. Aubrey de Grey in an enlightening conversation about the science and societal impact of anti-aging technologies. Explore the concept of aging as a medical problem, the interplay of genetics and lifestyle, and groundbreaking research at the LEV Foundation aimed at reversing the effects of aging. Discover how biological age indicators like grip strength and innovative mouse studies are shaping the future of longevity research.
Together with Aubrey, we delve into the societal and economic implications of anti-aging advancements, the importance of health optimization, and the role of informed decision-making in extending health...
2024-12-1054 min
Innovation RockstarsWill Machines Tell Better Stories than Humans? - Mike Todasco @SDSU"AI is an amazing tool for brainstorming, giving ideas, and being a thought partner, but even when machines can do better than humans, we still like the story behind it. The human behind the machine is what really matters."In this episode, we exchange withMike Todasco, formerSenior Director of Innovation at PayPal and current AI Fellow at San Diego State University, to explore the fascinating intersection of innovation, AI, and storytelling. Mike’s unique career journey, from accountant to innovation leader, offers unexpected insights into what it takes to build a culture that truly embraces creativity....
2024-10-1442 min
Innovation RockstarsHas Corporate Foresight Become Obsolete? - Prof. Dr. René Rohrbeck @EDHEC"Strategic foresight, as I define it, is really about the capability of organizations to, in a systematic way, create superior positions in markets of the future."In this episode, Dr. Christian Mühlroth engages in a discussion with Professor Dr. René Rohrbeck, a leading expert in strategy foresight and innovation, Professor of Strategy and EDHEC & UNESCO Chair addressing a pivotal question: is corporate foresight still relevant in a world driven by short-term gains?Together with René, we examine the vital role of foresight in helping companies navigate today's staggering uncertainty, exploring how future-oriented thinking can give b...
2024-10-011h 23
NoSchnickSchnack - The Toolbox of Corporate Venturing#007 - Innovation Software, Itonics, Michael DurstIn this episode, Christian Hüttenhein and Mike Durst, founder of ITONICS, explore how the SaaS provider is transforming corporate venturing with its innovative operating system, equipping companies with trend scouting, ideation, and portfolio management tools. Dive into the crucial role of data and transparency in shaping the innovation software market and discover the potential of venture clienting to overcome corporate innovation challenges. This episode offers deep insights into the future of innovation management and the dynamic landscape ahead.
Takeaways
Data and transparency in the market are crucial for effective innovation management.
The m...
2024-08-091h 01
Innovation RockstarsNavigating Industry Challenges with Strategic War Gaming - Prof. Dr. Jan Oliver Schwarz @Bavarian Foresight-Institute"The term ‘war gaming’ comes from military war gaming. I think often business leaders are experiencing competition as being something very brutal when they fight over market shares."In this episode, we welcomeProf. Dr. Jan Oliver Schwarz, a renowned expert in strategic foresight and trend analysis. As theHeadof theBavarian Foresight Instituteand a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Foresight Network, Jan brings a wealth of knowledge on how businesses can anticipate industry disruptions and stay ahead of competitors through innovative role-playing simulations known as business war gaming. Discover the origins, mechanics, and real-world appl...
2024-07-1641 min
Innovation RockstarsEmbracing Radical Optimism for a Future-Ready Mind State - Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt - Author of "What’s Next Is Now”“We live in very dynamic times. But ask yourself, ’What can you control?’. And the only thing you can control is your way of thinking. And if you feel a little bit more optimistic, a little bit more open, I guarantee you're going to have a chance to invent that future that you always wanted to see happen.”In this captivating episode, we welcome Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, Google's first Chief Innovation Evangelist and author of the insightful new book,"What's Next is Now." Frederik shares his profound philosophy on cultivating a future-ready mind state, highlighting the importan...
2024-07-021h 02
Innovation RockstarsFrom Creators to Coaches: Chick-fil-A’s Innovation Transformation - Prof. Michael McCathren @Chick-fil-A"How can you create this army of everyday innovators throughout your organization? Whether it's 100 people or 100,000 employees, democratizing innovation is key."
In this episode of Innovation Rockstars, we feature Michael McCathren, Senior Principal for Enterprise Innovation at Chick-fil-A and former Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia. Michael shares his incredible journey from a 15-year-old restaurant worker to leading innovation at Chick-fil-A.
Discover how his team transformed from project execution to becoming in-house innovation consultants, democratizing innovation across the company. Learn about their unique approach to fostering a culture of innovation, including consulting, facilitation, and l...
2024-06-1853 min
Innovation RockstarsHow To Nail Your Startup Engagement Program - Paolo Lombardi @Taylor & Francis“A [startup] program gives a very clear collaboration platform to engage with startups. It's a clear gateway that corporations can create to send a signal to the startup ecosystem, that they are ready to collaborate.”
In this episode, we welcome Paolo Lombardi, author of the book ‘Startup Program Design’ and Director of Artificial Intelligence Innovation at Taylor & Francis. Together with Paolo, an expert in AI and startup engagement, we delve into the essentials of effectively partnering with startups, exploring various engagement models such as venture funds, hackathons, accelerators, and incubators.
Paolo shares his unique journey, starting...
2024-06-041h 07
Innovation RockstarsThe Complete Guide To Measuring Innovation Performance - Dan Toma @OUTCOME"Measuring innovation is not about finding one perfect metric; it's about understanding the broader impact on your organization."
In this enlightening episode of the Innovation Rockstars podcast, we welcome Dan Toma, acclaimed author, innovation expert, and co-founder of OUTCOME to demystify the complexities of measuring innovation performance. Dan, known for his entrepreneurial spirit and deep understanding of enterprise transformation, explores why traditional R&D metrics fall short and shares his unique perspectives on effective innovation measurement. Whether you're a startup enthusiast or a leader in a blue-chip company, this discussion will challenge your assumptions and offer new...
2024-05-2143 min
Innovation RockstarsCommercialization Eats Culture For Breakfast - Prof. Dr. Andy Wynn @TTIP Global"No technology is ever going to make an impact today unless somebody is going to make money from it. And that's the cold hard reality."
In this episode, we welcome Prof. Dr. Andy Wynn, CEO TTIP Global, Professor @ IE Business School in Madrid, and professional globetrotter. Facing Andy’s decades of international business and innovation expertise, we explore the critical lessons gleaned from his global experiences—adaptability, problem-solving, and the power of networking. Key for listeners, Andy emphasizes how these skills are indispensable for anyone looking to thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment. We also discuss the of...
2024-05-0740 min
Innovation RockstarsBuilding a Competitive Edge with AI - Andreas Welsch @Intelligence Briefing"One of the ways that I see humans are creating a problem for AI is that these large models... rely at the end of the day on data that humans have created and even that humans have curated."
In this engaging episode of the Innovation Rockstars podcast, we converse with Andreas Welsch, Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing and Adjunct Lecturer at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Together with Andreas, we explore the nuanced dynamics between humans and generative AI, emphasizing the challenges posed by human-generated data on AI's performance. Andreas sheds light on strategic...
2024-04-0348 min
Innovation RockstarsBeyond the Boardroom: The Open Strategy Revolution - Prof. Dr. Christian Stadler @Warwick Business School"Identify your most important problems as an organization, and then think whether you have a way to address them. That's the sweet spot where you should concentrate your strategy on."
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Christian Stadler, a strategic management expert and Professor of Strategy from the Warwick Business School.
Together with Christian, we delve into the concept of "Open Innovation" exploring how businesses can democratize strategic planning by involving a broader range of voices within the organization. Christian shares insights and experiences from his book "Open Strategy", illustrating the...
2024-03-2149 min
Innovation RockstarsÜber den Nutzen von Foresight und Szenarien - Carolin Šalé & Steffen Kuhn @Detecon Consulting„Foresight ist etwas, das man kontinuierlich betreiben sollte und nicht erst im Krisenmodus. Wenn ich mich kontinuierlich mit der Zukunft beschäftige, dann werde ich in der Regel auch nicht so oft überrascht und kann die eine oder andere Sache viel schneller umsetzen in der Organisation oder vielleicht eine Strategie anpassen.“
In dieser Folge haben wir wieder mal gleich 2 spannende Gäste bei uns: Carolin Šalé und Steffen Kuhn, zwei herausragende Experten im Bereich Strategic Design, Innovation Management und Foresight von Detecon Consulting.
Gemeinsam mit Caro und Steffen erkunden wir die Bedeutung von Foresight in einer sich...
2024-01-1643 min
Innovation RockstarsNavigating Tomorrow's World: Insights into Futures Studies - Daria Krivonos @Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies"The future is always important but never urgent".
In this episode, we step into the world of foresight and future studies by introducing you to Daria (Dasha) Krivonos, CEO of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.
We kick things off with a glimpse into what the institute is all about, setting the stage for an exploration of how the field of future studies can be a guiding compass for both organizations and societies. Together with Dasha, we dive deep into the intricacies of navigating today's complex global challenges and rapid technological advances, all while considering...
2023-12-1247 min
digital.einfach.machen.Im Gespräch mit ... 01: Mike Durst, ItonicsIn unserem neuen Format "Digital.Einfach.Machen. im Gespräch mit ... unterhalten wir uns regelmäßig mit interessanten Menschen aus der Digitalisierungsbranche.
Diesmal mit Dr. Michael "Mike" Durst von Itonics. Mike ist im Thema Innovationen zuhause wie kaum ein anderer. Als Keynote-Speaker Chef des Unternehmens Itonics, das übrigens auch die Innovationsplattform der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe bereitstellt, hilft er Unternehmen zu erkennen, was das nächste große Ding ist!
2023-12-1124 min
Innovation RockstarsCrunching Numbers and Trends in the Snack Industry - Barbara Schandl @Mondelēz International"Even more important than looking at the snacking industry is looking outside the box to see what is changing in consumer behavior, but also to see how certain trends complete the bigger picture."
In this episode, we welcome Barbara Schandl from Mondelēz International. With more than 25 years of experience in consumer research and marketing at a global level, Barbara has become a true expert in consumer research. In her current role as Insights & Strategy Lead SnackFuture Ventures, Barbara shares with us her insights into the ever-changing landscape of the snack industry, revealing how M...
2023-11-1550 min
Innovation RockstarsNext-Level Venture Clientin - Ronja Stoffregen @DB Schenker“Make sure you actually solve the problem and make sure you know your audience. By that I mean know who's your champion inside the organization.”
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Ronja Stoffregen, Head of Global Startup Management at DB Schenker, co-author, and lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Together with Ronja, we dive into the world of venture clienting and explore how DB Schenker has embraced venture clienting, moving from 'push' to 'pull' and transforming its relationships with partners. Ronja also shares insights on how to ensure pilots deliver tangible results and provides real-world exam...
2023-10-2441 min
Innovation RockstarsXR Unleashed: The Future of Reality Tech - Jana Uthayakumar @Ericsson ConsumerLab“There is an appetite for XR experiences to break out of just entertainment. So there is a real chance for XR to make it into our daily lives. It can really break the mold of the mundane routines that we do by making it really more convenient for us.”
In this episode we welcome Jana Uthayakumar, Global Foresight, Data & Analytics Lead from the Ericsson ConsumerLab. With his unique blend of expertise in foresight, data, and analytics Jana provides insights into Extended Reality (XR) and Augmented Reality (AR), offering a glimpse into the next 3-5 years in this spac...
2023-10-1047 min
Innovation RockstarsThe IKEA Innovation Community - Justyna Baber @IKEA“When building a community make sure that you really understand for whom you are building it, what is it for and what will be the benefit both for the business and most importantly, for the community itself, because without people, you don't have community.”
In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Justyna Baber, Innovation Community Leader at the world-famous Swedish furniture store IKEA. Justyna's passion for bringing people together and the need within the organization to unite people and projects around innovation was the basis for the creation of the IKEA Innovation Community.
Join us a...
2023-09-0542 min
Innovation RockstarsThe Metaverse At Work - Leslie Shannon @Nokia“We're at a position where it's so early that anyone who gets involved in the spatial computing area/ the metaverse area has the opportunity to shape the way it develops. It's a super exciting time.”
In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Leslie Shannon, a Silicon Valley-based “novophiliac” and Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting at Nokia. Drawing from her extensive knowledge and passion, Leslie discusses with us the potential and future of spatial computing - often better known as the metaverse.
She also unpacks the revolutionary capabilities of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality and how they’...
2023-08-2247 min
Innovation RockstarsA Toolbox for Start-up and Corporate Collaboration - PJ Mistry @Unilever“In fact, I believe there is not a lack of innovative ideas out there, but a lack of rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.”
Get ready for an inspiring episode as we welcome PJ Mistry from Unilever. PJ is one of the driving forces behind the TRANSFORM program. Brace yourself for an insightful journey as we learn how TRANSFORM, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, and EY combines grant funding, business insight, and research, in advancing the development of innovative business models to help solve global challenges.
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2023-07-0442 min
Innovation RockstarsActivating Human Intelligence for Global Agile Innovation - Nic Umana @Mars“We try to get our people attached to the learning rather than the outcome. It's not a failure if you decide to kill your project. In fact, we celebrate that.”
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Nic Umana, Global Agile Innovation Human Intelligence Director at Mars. Having worked at Mars for more than two decades, the self-proclaimed "chaos pilot" has gained a wealth of experience within the company, which she now brings to her role by putting people at the heart of innovation.
In this entertaining conversation, we delve into Nic's approach to inno...
2023-05-1642 min
Innovation RockstarsLeveraging Technology and Data to Tackle Emerging Risks - Dr. Christoph Nabholz @Swiss Re“You can only be at the top of your game when it comes to creating accurate prediction models with a large amount of up-to-date data. And that's what we do, because the risk industry is all about predicting the future.”
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Christoph Nabholz, Chief Research Officer and Head of the Research, Engagement & Sustainability Team at the Swiss Re Institute.
Get ready for an insightful conversation as we delve into how Swiss Re is leveraging its technology and data expertise to tackle emerging risks. We kick things off by taking a snapshot of the bigg...
2023-05-0246 min
ARRtist on AIR - Meaningful conversations with Software & AI leaders091: Mit den richtigen SaaS KPIs von 0 auf 10m ARR: Net Retention Rate, Churn, Rule of 40 am Beispiel von ITONICSMit ITONICS CEO Dr. Christian Mühlroth
In der nächsten Stunde gehen Jannis Bandorski und Dr. Christian Mühlroth systematisch durch, auf welche KPIs ITONICS sich zu jeder Phase des Wachstums fokussiert hat.
SaaS KPIs zum Nachlesen findet ihr auf: https://www.arrtist.net/saas-knowledge
Außerdem hört ihr jetzt neben KPIs eine echt spannende Geschichte über die Höhen und Tiefen von 14 Jahren bootstrapping zu 10m ARR.
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2023-04-211h 16
Innovation RockstarsThe Toolbox for High-Impact Hybrid Work - Tom Kegode @Lloyds Banking Group“I would describe myself as a friendly disruptor. And the people I probably give the most trouble to are those who are very set in their ways and their fixed mindset zone where innovation is hardly possible.”
Today we are joined by Tom Kegode from the Lloyds Banking Group. Calling himself a “friendly disruptor”, Tom is an expert in harnessing human innovation and the power of community to create a more inclusive workplace.
With Tom, we'll explore how to make work a place of passion, the importance of communication, and tools to make hybrid working as impactful as possible for both sid...
2023-04-1836 min
Innovation RockstarsCollaborating with Startups: Lessons Learned - Kelly Van Dyke @PepsiCo“When starting a collaboration with a start-up, you should ask yourself the following three questions: Is it the right company, with the right technology, at the right time?”
In this episode, we catch up with Kelly Van Dyke, Director - R&D External Innovation at PepsiCo. Her mission: Identify new technologies to disrupt the CPG category through strategic partnerships and business opportunities, and to drive product innovations that truly delight consumers.
This highly entertaining conversation focuses on PepsiCo's start-up collaborations. In addition to an introduction to the company's tripartite collaboration strategy, including a brief look at the partnerships between diff...
2023-03-0732 min
Innovation RockstarsWill AI Replace Creative Jobs First? - ChatGPT @OpenAI“AI can be like a trusty sidekick to a superhero. I can provide support and assist with the heavy lifting, but the superhero is the one calling the shots and using their creativity and imagination to save the day.”
Have you ever done a full interview with an AI? We have!
In this unconventional episode of INNOVATION ROCKSTARS, we take on a very special interview guest: ChatGPT - one of the largest language models currently available, developed by OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research institute based in San Francisco.
Besides the somewhat controversial core question "ChatGPT conquering our (work) live...
2023-02-2336 min
Innovation RockstarsNavigating the Balance of Ambition and Returns in Global R&D - Cordell Hardy @3M“To value a portfolio, you have to be able to forecast and if you're not in the business of delivering on forecasts, then your innovative roadmap is not going to turn out to be too valuable.”
In this episode, we are joined by Cordell Hardy, PhD, Senior Vice President of Corporate R&D Operations at 3M. With more than 20 years of experience at 3M, Cordell is a seasoned R&D leader driving business growth by combining skillful management, technical breadth, and business acumen on a global scale.
Having shared responsibility for a wide range of products worldwide, Cordell has beco...
2023-02-0739 min
Innovation RockstarsHR Driven Innovation - Vera Betz @o2 Telefónica Germany“Innovation is not done by one business unit, innovation is done by everyone.”
In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Vera Betz, HR Digital Transformation Manager at o2 Telefónica Germany. Her mission: Connecting people and combining their strengths with the goal of developing the right innovations together.
During this very casual exchange, Vera gives us insights into how HR empowers employees at o2 Telefónica to change and develop new ideas for the future. In this context, we not only learn about the role of trends and how HR operates with them, but also what are - accord...
2023-01-1024 min
Innovation RockstarsThe Realist’s Guide to Emerging Technologies - Hod Fleishman @BCG X“Doing innovation means to spent more time on figuring out the problem than the solution.”
In this episode, we welcome Hod Fleishman, Partner, VP, Deep Tech Business Innovation at BCG X, Boston Consulting Group’s new tech build and design unit, and also a successful founder of various startups with a deep passion for connecting the physical and digital worlds, and digital innovation.
In addition to an insight into the very successful work of BCG X and some very exciting real-world examples, we will also learn about the importance of involving customers in the development of new businesses from the ve...
2022-12-2738 min
Innovation RockstarsRunning a Futures Council - Tessa Finlev @Dolby Laboratories“To assume that running a Foresight or Future program is something that people can do on the side of their regular work would doom the whole thing directly to failure.”
In this episode, we are joined by Dolby Laboratories' first-ever Foresight Strategist, and current founder of her own consultancy, Tessa Finlev. As Head of Foresight, she has launched an internal Futures Council, a company-wide resource that scans the horizon and connects the dots back to Dolby.
In addition to a brief explanation of how Tessa "accidentally" became a futurist, and a short dive into the foresight activities at Dolby Laboratories, we a...
2022-12-0638 min
Innovation RockstarsGlobal Innovation - Together - Roni Michael @KPMG International“If we want to be truly ahead of the market, we need to do more of what we've been doing, but so much faster and in a more intense way.”
In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Roni Michael from KPMG International. Roni is dedicated to innovation at heart and in her role as Global Head of Innovation responsible for establishing, driving and accelerating innovation activities within KPMG's global organization.
In addition to the question of how KPMG helps clients innovate in an increasingly fast-paced future, also talks to us about how to maintain a balanced innovation portfolio, but also...
2022-11-2237 min
Innovation RockstarsHow to Make Innovation Labs Work - Hans Lind @Volvo Group“Being immersed in the customer operations is a key to producing things that are credible and innovative, not overload stuff with fancy things and technology."
In this episode, we welcome Director Business Innovation & Foresight, Hans Lind from the Vovo Group. As part of the Volvo Connected Solutions Innovation Lab, Hans’ job is to explore ideas that add value to the business and help it stay relevant in the long term.
In addition to a brief dive into the Volvo Group and its strategy, we take a look behind the scenes of the Volvo Connected Solutions Innovation Lab and learn a lot...
2022-11-0240 min
Innovation RockstarsA Design x Foresight Approach - Steven Fisher @McKinsey“The best part of being a futurist is: It allows you to take proactive action in all parts of your work and organizations."
In this episode, we welcome Innovation Leader and Design Futurist, Steven Fisher from McKinsey. In addition to his secret sideline as a winemaker, Steven has a deep passion for exploring all the technologies that would change the world.
This talk is all about futurology. Next to methods and challenges, we delve into the question of how important futurology has become in recent years and address the necessity of including futurology as an integral part of corporate cu...
2022-10-1831 min
Innovation RockstarsInnovation & Digitalisierung im C-Teile Handel - Stefan Reuss @Würth Industrie Service“Meine Mission ist es, die Würth Industrie Service jeden Tag ein wenig digitaler zu machen - sowohl technisch, als auch im Mindset.”
In dieser Folge begrüßen wir den Managing Director Digital Solutions & IT, Stefan Reuss, von der Firma Würth Industrie Service. Seine Mission: die strategische Weiterentwicklung von Geschäftsmodellen, kundenorientierten Innovationen und Technologien.
Neben einem kurzen Einblick in die Kultur und Struktur der Würth-Gruppe widmen wir uns in dieser Folge den Themen Digitalisierung und Erschließung neuer Geschäftsmodelle bei Würth Industrie Service. Wenn Du wissen möchtest, welche wesentlichen Trends und Treiber den Wandel vom rei...
2022-10-0430 min
Innovation RockstarsInnovating the Toyota Way - Andrew Willett @Toyota Motor Europe“Targeted innovation requires a "single point of truth". A single source of information to guide people and to make it easy for them to find what's going on."
In this episode, we welcome Andrew Willett, Senior Expert at Toyota Motor Europe.
Together with Andrew, we explore "The Toyota Way" - a set of principles and behaviors that underlie the Toyota Motor Corporation's managerial approach.
We also take a digression into Toyota's digital innovation platform, which not only positively impacts the cost and environmental footprint of the innovation activities, but also serves as a valuable interface for the employees involved. Cu...
2022-09-2041 min
Innovation RockstarsBreaking Silos: How Microsoft Innovates - Nicholas McQuire @Microsoft"The key to an innovation mindset is in the culture we call a growth mindset. At Microsoft, we elevate learning, and kind of learn, above everything that we do.”
In this episode, we welcome Nicholas McQuire, Director of Growth Innovation and Strategy, Strategic Missions and Technologies at Microsoft. His passion: Artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and enterprise innovation.
In this very entertaining exchange, we talk about the three pillars that form the foundation of the future of the cloud, the innovation vision of Microsoft. By means of some concrete examples, we further take a look ahead and shed light on the qu...
2022-09-0635 min
Innovation RockstarsPartnering for Innovation - Dr. Eva Mitterreiter @Bosch & Jennifer Graf @digetiers“Apart from creating a win-win situation, there’s a great benefit in partnering with other firms to really achieve the best value creation and added value for our customers.”
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Eva Mitterreiter, Head of New Business Building & Innovation, Consulting at Bosch, and Jennifer Graf, Partner at digetiers. With the goal of creating the greatest possible customer value, Eva and Jennifer are partnering to combine their strengths and offer transformation and business model innovation consulting services.
We discuss the consulting approach they follow and what their partnership looks like, including benefits, challenges, and their formula for su...
2022-08-2333 min
Innovation RockstarsThe Ambidextrous Organization - Manuel Krauß @Bosch Innovation Consulting"There is an enormous change going on forcing us to look for new business models without losing sight of the core business, because that's where the money is made."
In this episode, we welcome Manuel Krauß, Senior Consultant Business Model Innovation at Bosch Innovation Consulting. His mission: Supporting internal and external innovation teams to validate new ideas and take innovation management to the next level.
In this casual exchange, we talk about the different types of innovation at Bosch and take a look at the organizational structure required to manage organizational ambidexterity. Furthermore, we talk about the topic of b...
2022-08-1545 min
Innovation RockstarsConquering Sustainability in the Supply Chain - Dr. Kerstin Höfle @Körber“Logistics is sexy. It's a cool industry to work in. The same goes for innovation - it's also very sexy. You just have to find a way to make it happen. Don't give up. It sometimes takes some time and patience.”
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kerstin Höfle, Vice President R&D and Product Management at Körber Supply Chain. Together with her team, Kerstin is responsible for the automation portfolio, driving knowledge creation and implementing new technologies and solution approaches at Körber Supply Chain.
Among other things, we dive into the topic of sustainability: What do...
2022-07-2635 min
Innovation RockstarsEnergiewende & Co - Stadtwerke im Wandel - Mirko Heid & Calvin Deppisch @Stadtwerke Bonn“Die derzeit größte Herausforderung ist, dass wir alle Themen zeitgleich behandeln müssen, was einen enormen Zeitdruck erzeugt. Die Innovationsthemen sehen wir hierbei in erster Linie als “Enabler”, um bei der Umsetzung der aktuellen Themen Tempo aufzubauen.”
In dieser Folge begrüßen wir wieder einmal zwei Gäste: Mirko Heid und Calvin Deppisch von den Stadtwerken Bonn. In ihren Rollen als Leiter der Konzernstrategie & Prokurist und stellvertretender Fachbereichsleiter Konzernentwicklung & Innovationsmanager, haben sie vor allem eine Mission: die Entwicklung digitaler, innovativer und nachhaltiger Produkte bei den Stadtwerken Bonn.
Die beiden geben uns einen Einblick in das Innovationsmanagement der Stadtwerke Bonn. Dabei er...
2022-07-1253 min
Innovation RockstarsThink BOLD: Creating Possibilities for Greatness - Sanjeev Mervana @Cisco“Innovation is a continuous process. It's not something you take care of when you have a spare moment. It has to be part of your culture, it has to be deeply rooted.”
Today, on our Innovation Rockstar stage: Sanjeev Mervana, Vice President of Product Management, Emerging Technologies & Incubation (ET&I) from the multinational technology company Cisco. With more than two decades of experience at Cisco, Sanjeev leads the ET&I team in sourcing, developing, testing and managing new innovations, and incubation ideas that ultimately drive Cisco's product-led growth.
In this talk, it’s all about change, new innovation approaches, cultur...
2022-06-2839 min
Innovation Rockstars#39 - Dr. Ina Nordsiek | Miele | Pioneers Camp: Intrapreneurship for New Growth"Intrapreneurship should, above all, help encourage people to try new things by both, motivating people and providing a platform for them to do so."
Today we welcome Dr. Ina Nordsiek, Director Intrapreneurship at the German domestic appliance manufacturer Miele. When she joined the company in 2020, Ina's mission was to develop an intrapreneurship program from the scratch. The result: the Miele Pioneers Camp that empowers people to transform their ideas into new business.
Ina shares with us her experience in setting up such a program in a traditional family business like Miele. She provides insights into dealing with challenges such as...
2022-06-1439 min
Innovation Rockstars#38 - Alex Goryachev | WSJ Bestselling Author | Innovate or Die: Going Beyond the Buzzword"When people communicate and collaborate with each other, that's when they become empowered and get a voice. And that's when innovation happens."
In this episode, we are joined by the award-winning global technology executive and best-selling author Alex Goryachev. With a resume that reads like a short history of technological disruption, Alex not only shares his expert knowledge on digital transformation as a sought-after speaker, but he also regularly contributes to leading media in the field.
Together with Alex, we try to get to the bottom of the big buzzword "innovation" and learn what key role communication plays in this...
2022-05-3040 min
Innovation Rockstars#37 - Sami Mäkeläinen | Telstra | Debunking Conspiracy Theories Using Strategic Foresight"In my work, I prefer to focus on asking better questions rather than providing straight answers."
This episode takes us down under, where we welcome Finnish-born Sami Mäkeläinen. In his role as Head of Strategic Foresight at Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company, Sami tries to ensure - as he says himself - that the company is not caught by surprise by the future.
Next to a brief look at the structure and organization of strategic foresight at Telstra, we take up the issue of the 5g conspiracy theory that Telstra faced at the time of the introduction of th...
2022-05-1630 min
Innovation Rockstars#36 - Bob Petrie | Citi Ventures | Grinding Corporate Innovation at Citi"We are always on the lookout for people that can think like a startup and have experience building companies and products from scratch. So it's a good kind of middle ground of both new and existing."
In this episode, we are joined by the seasoned entrepreneur and innovator Bob Petrie - Director of Innovation at Citi Ventures. With more than 20 years experience in building new products, launching new businesses, and transforming companies, he is now responsible for running the innovation program at and incubating new businesses within Citi Ventures.
In his role as Director of Innovation, Bob gives us an...
2022-05-0239 min
Innovation Rockstars#35 - Ricardo Brito | Doodle | People First: Innovating the Individual"You can't innovate a product if you don't innovate the people behind."
In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Ricardo Brito, Innovation Lead at Doodle. Originally, the Portuguese native wanted to be a horror film director, but as what often happens, things turned out differently. Today, as Innovation Lead at Doodle, Ricardo's innovation focus does not only rely on Doodle's products and services, but also on the people working and innovating in the industry.
In this casual exchange, it's all about attitudes, culture, and people. We learn why Ricardo sees "fear" as one of the biggest barriers to innovation...
2022-04-1940 min
Innovation Rockstars#34 - Dr. Sebastian Kaiser | ERGO | Opportunities for AI in the Insurance Industry"AI is an exciting thing, but it has to be used at the right time and moment. I've seen people produce true magic with AI, but it boils down to that AI should be considered an enabler to something bigger."
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Sebastian Kaiser, Head of Machine Learning at ERGO - one of the largest insurance groups in Europe. His passion: Data and statistics. His mission: To relieve employees of repetitive tasks by using AI to enable a more customer-focused way of working and thus increase company growth.
By means of some concrete use cases, Sebastian...
2022-04-0440 min
Innovation Rockstars#33 - M. Gansle, McDonald's & Dr. R. Hofmann, Audi Business Innovation GmbH | A Foresight Academy"The genius of this platform is that when it comes to foresight, foresight and insights are universal, but what we choose to do with that information is going to look different whether I'm SAP, Audi or McDonald's."
In this episode we welcome two exciting guests: Michelle Gansle, Vice President Global Strategic Insights at McDonald's and Dr. Rupert Hofmann, initiator of the Foresight Academy at Audi Business Innovation GmbH.
This lively conversation is kicked off by Michelle, who gives us a glimpse into McDonald's "Accelerating the Arches" program - outlining the three central growth pillars, while Rupert introduces us to the...
2022-03-2240 min
Innovation Rockstars#32 - Dr. Gabriele Rizzo | University of Lausanne | The Principle of Positive FuturesOur today's guest has a very impressive list of references:
- He is a futurist and an executive advisor.
- He has a Ph.D. in String Theory and Astrophysics and has grown into a Defense expert in foresight, up to being the NATO’s Member at Large for Strategic Foresight and Futures Studies.
- He founded the Swiss Center for Positive Futures at the University of Lausanne, and serves as its Director of Research; plus, he is the 2022 UNESCO Chair candidate for Positive Futures, Futures Literacy, and Anticipation.
- He is the Futures Advisor to the Chief Scientist of th...
2022-03-0843 min
Innovation Rockstars#31 - Maria Mileder | PayPal | Innovation - A Global Tournament"If 20 random volunteers can pull off a tournament that now includes 1000s of employees with next to no budget whatsoever, then, you know, everyone else can do their small bit."
In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Maria Mileder, Global Head of Innovation at PayPal. As an expert in the Technology and Innovation space, Maria has been accompanying PayPal for more than 12 years now. Her mission: Enabling everyone to find their entryway into innovation.
Together with Maria, we take a look into PayPal's innovation toolbox and learn that innovation has less to do with titles but more with cultural...
2022-02-1443 min
Innovation Rockstars#30 - Christian Schmitz | DZ BANK | Banks In Time Of Digital Change"As soon as CBDCs are available. As soon as there's a digital Euro. I'll check it out. That's the task of an innovation manager."
In this episode, it's all about banking, cryptocurrencies, and the big question of how to explain modern banking to grandma. We welcome Christian Schmitz from DZ BANK, who in his role as Senior Consultant in the Innovation and Digitalization department not only runs DZ BANK's Innovation LAB and Think-and-Do-Tank, but also oversees trend and technology scouting to support strategic innovation management initiatives.
Together with Christian, we exchange ideas about the future of the monetary system, take...
2022-02-0343 min
Innovation Rockstars#29 - John Miranda | Intel Corporation | Moore’s Law and Corporate Foresight"What does Foresight have in common with astrophotography? In both, you try to extract the maximum of signals from the noise out there in order to get a clear picture in the end."
In this episode, we exchange ideas with John Miranda, Director Strategy Office, Data Center and the AI group at Intel. His first programming attempts in high school with the Commodore 64 eventually brought him to Intel, where John now leads an enterprise-wide foresight program for emerging trends in the Data Center and AI business unit.
Together with John, we take a critical look at the validity of Moore's...
2022-01-1743 min
Innovation Rockstars#28 - Erik Wirsing | DB Schenker | #hungryforinnovation - What’s Hot in Logistics?"Innovation is a necessary part of our DNA. It's all about openness and transparency, about spotting trends and finding out if there's something in it for us or not. If not, hands off. But if yes, try to convince your company to adopt and scale."
In this episode we exchange ideas with Erik Wirsing, Vice President Global Innovation about the hottest innovation topics at the logistics company DB Schenker. The die-hard innovation enthusiast has been with the company for over 22 years now and is always on the lookout for new trends and technologies that are shaping the future of...
2022-01-0344 min
local branding heroes#10 Michael Durst, Gründer und CEO, Itonics GmbHInnovationsmanagement
Trends nicht nur frühzeitig zu erkennen, sondern auch einzuschätzen, wie und wann auf diese reagiert werden sollte – für Unternehmen ist das in unserer volatilen Welt bedeutender denn je. Mike Durst ist darin Experte. Seine Firma Itonics bietet seit 2009 Softwarelösungen für Innovationsmanagement an. An welchen Themen man im Bereich local branding gerade nicht vorbeikommt und was der Name seines Unternehmens mit seinem Lieblingsgetränk zu tun hat, das verrät er Thomas in dieser Folge.
Lokale #Markenführung betreibt Existenzsicherung vor Ort – jeden Tag ein kleines bisschen. Die Mission: Marken vor Ort sichtbar zu...
2021-12-0818 min
Innovation Rockstars#27 - Roman Šiser | ŠKODA Auto | A Blueprint for Systematic Innovation Management"When I received the call from the headhunter telling me that
Škoda Auto was building a new innovation management team, I knew instantly that this would be my dream job."
In this episode, Innovation Manager Roman Šiser takes us on the innovation journey of Škoda Auto and explains how innovation management has changed in recent years. On the same note, we also shed light on the circumstances that are not only increasingly revolutionizing the automotive market, but also make systematic innovation management essential for a company like Škoda Auto.
If you want to learn more about how Roman received the blac...
2021-12-0631 min
Innovation Rockstars#26 - Christopher Gerdes & Michael Eichelberger | Mercedes-Benz-AG | Wie agil darf Strategie sein?"Du musst dich als Unternehmen im Vorfeld festlegen, welchen Weg du gehen möchtest und danach Deine Strategie ausrichten.". Das wusste schon der US-amerikanischer Ökonom und Universitätsprofessor Michael Porter, als er sagte 'Strategy is Choice'.
In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Christopher Gerdes und Michael Eichelberger über das Thema Strategy Intelligence & Development bei der Mercedes-Benz AG. Dabei erfahren wir nicht nur, wie Strategie bei dem Automobil-Riesen praktiziert wird, sondern auch, wie aus einem alljährlichen Hinterzimmer-Review-Prozess, ein offenes und kontinuierliches Konzept mit Mitgestaltungsverantwortung geworden ist.
2021-11-2242 min
Innovation Rockstars#25 - Dr. Simon Vogt | Cyberagentur | Sicherheit im Cyberraum von Morgen"Die Tatsache, dass es immer noch Menschen gibt, die auf E-Mail-Anhänge klicken ohne vorher zu prüfen woher die eigentlich kommen, macht sehr deutlich, dass der Mensch einer der wesentlichen Faktoren in der Cybersicherheit ist und immer bleiben wird."
In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Dr. Simon Vogt von der Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit. Als Vice President liegt Simon’s Schwerpunkt in der Beantwortung von Zukunftsfragen rund um das Thema Human Machine Interaction. Warum? Weil der Mensch ein ganz entscheidender Faktor beim Thema Cybersicherheit ist.
Gemeinsam mit Simon erörtern wir spannende Fragen wie “Ist das menschli...
2021-11-0843 min
Innovation Rockstars#24 - Noelia Almanza Ahari | When the Innovation Theater Kills Innovation"The worst thing about working in innovation is innovation theater, and innovation fatigue, which you can sort of die from as an innovation manager."
In this episode we are joined by charming Noelia Almanza Ahari, a true Innovation Rockstar who has held several positions at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and people management in various industries, including health tech and defense. Most recently, Noelia accepted a contract working as Senior Development Manager at the world’s largest game & mobile game development company.
As this podcast marks a special anniversary for Noelia; as she celebrates 20 years as an innovation practitioner, Noelia sp...
2021-10-2530 min
Innovation Rockstars#23 - Caroline Snyman | Distell | The Power of Purpose-Led Innovation"But the magic ingredient beyond teamwork is when you find real purpose around which to innovate. Purpose creates that bold vision that people can align to and identify with."
As Group Innovation Lead at Distell, one of South Africa's leading alcoholic beverage manufacturers, Caroline Snyman is not only leading innovation strategy and implementation for the group but is also building innovation as a strategic capability across the organization to shape the business of tomorrow.
In this episode, we speak with Caroline about the value teamwork can have for a company like Distell, especially when it comes to staying relevant as...
2021-10-1124 min
Hier spricht Kurt - der kurt creative PodcastWo Konzerne zu Rockstars werden: Der Podcast von ITONICSAls Markus Gattenlöhner von ITONICS bei uns anrief und die Pläne für den geplanten Podcast von ITONICS vorstellte, war klar: Das wird kein typischer Corporate Podcast, in dem es nur um Infos und Produkte geht, sondern hier wird eine echte Community entstehen - rund um vorausdenkende Menschen, die die Zukunft im Blick haben und vor Allem auch mitgestalten wollen. Innovation Rockstars heißt der Podcast, der als Audio- und Videoformat mit einer eigenen Webseite regelmäßig live geht und den Top-ExpertInnen in den Bereichen Foresight und Innovation eine Bühne gibt. In dieser Folge des kurt creative Podcast...
2021-10-0521 min
Innovation Rockstars#22 - Clemens Chaskel | Roadmapping - A Road to Success?"Roadmapping is something that kind of flies under the radar and once you actually use it in your organization, it can bring tremendous benefits."
In this episode, Dr. Clemens Chaskel Industrial Associate at the Institute for Manufacturing from the University of Cambridge initiates us into the secrets of roadmapping. As a true expert in this field, he provides first-hand tips on what to consider and what to avoid when implementing roadmaps.
We also highlight the key questions that everyone involved in roadmapping should have an answer to sooner or later:
- Where do we want to go?
- What is...
2021-09-2840 min
Innovation Rockstars#22 - Clemens Chaskel | Roadmapping - Ein Fahrplan zum Erfolg?"Roadmapping ist etwas, das irgendwie unter dem Radar fliegt, aber sobald man es in seinem Unternehmen einsetzt, sieht man die enorme Vorteile, die es hervorbringt."
In dieser Folge weiht uns Dr. Clemens Chaskel, Industrial Associate am Institute for Manufacturing der University of Cambridge, in die Geheimnisse des Roadmapping ein. Als echter Experte auf diesem Gebiet zeigt er auf, was bei der Implementierung von Roadmaps zu beachten und was zu vermeiden ist.
Außerdem beleuchten wir die zentralen Fragen, auf die jeder, der sich mit Roadmapping beschäftigt, früher oder später eine Antwort parat haben sollte:
- Wo wollen wir...
2021-09-2835 min
Innovation Rockstars#22 - Dr. Clemens Chaskel | Roadmapping - A Road to Success?"Roadmapping is something that kind of flies under the radar and once you actually use it in your organization, it can bring tremendous benefits."
In this episode, Dr. Clemens Chaskel Industrial Associate at the Institute for Manufacturing from the University of Cambridge initiates us into the secrets of roadmapping. As a true expert in this field, he provides first-hand tips on what to consider and what to avoid when implementing roadmaps.
We also highlight the key questions that everyone involved in roadmapping should have an answer to sooner or later:
- Where do we want to go?
- What is...
2021-09-2739 minInnovation Rockstars#22 - Dr. Clemens Chaskel | Roadmapping - Ein Fahrplan zum Erfolg?"Roadmapping ist etwas, das irgendwie unter dem Radar fliegt, aber sobald man es in seinem Unternehmen einsetzt, sieht man die enorme Vorteile, die es hervorbringt."
In dieser Folge weiht uns Dr. Clemens Chaskel, Industrial Associate am Institute for Manufacturing der University of Cambridge, in die Geheimnisse des Roadmapping ein. Als echter Experte auf diesem Gebiet zeigt er auf, was bei der Implementierung von Roadmaps zu beachten und was zu vermeiden ist.
Außerdem beleuchten wir die zentralen Fragen, auf die jeder, der sich mit Roadmapping beschäftigt, früher oder später eine Antwort parat haben sollte:
- Wo wollen wir...
2021-09-2735 min
Innovation Rockstars#21 - Joanna Lepore | Mars Wrigley | About the Foresight FormulaWhen it comes to innovative thinking and acting, Joanna Lepore - Global Foresight Lead at Mars Wrigley is all heart! In order to help Mars Wrigley identify and capitalize on opportunities for expansive growth, Jo even left her Australian homeland to live nowadays in the US.
In this episode, we not only explore the foresight formula at Mars Wrigley with Jo, but also learn why it is so important to focus on true long-term strategic decisions rather than being guided by short-term trends. In addition to that, Jo also highlights why the involvement of external foresight experts and sources is...
2021-09-0740 min
Innovation Rockstars#20 - Thomas Boermans | e.on. | Driving Global Energy Transition Through ForesightWhen Head of Foresight at E.ON and passionate Energy Transition Manager, Thomas Boermans talks about Foresight, he is simultaneously referring to the "effort to build a bridge into the future that we can walk across."
At E.ON Thomas takes the lead in developing foresight based on trend and technology developments and provides strategic guidance to capture future opportunities and risks. In this episode, Thomas takes us on his mission to think, plan and implement the energy transition - at scale! We learn more about impactful trends in energy and whether we are on the cusp of the next...
2021-08-2436 min
Innovation Rockstars#19 - Danielle Ferry | Moody’s Analytics | Innovation Growth Boards: The Why, What, and How"If you're gonna go you got to go all in!" - so Danielle Ferry, about setting up Innovation Grow Boards at Moody's Analytics.
In her role as Senior Director for New Product Innovation, evolving early-stage product ideas in order to transform them into future-growth initiatives is her daily business. Her mission: Empowering Moody’s customers to make better, faster decisions.
In this episode, Danielle introduces us to Moody's Innovation Growth Boards. Beyond talking about the effort involved in setting up such an innovation board, we also learn why staffing is not just about authority, but also about having the right mi...
2021-07-2629 min
Innovation Rockstars#18 - Didier Boulet | Thales | The Design Journey - From Trial Run to a Global Center NetworkWhat do science fiction author Isaac Asimov and manga comics have to do with design thinking? Let's find out! In this episode, Didier Boulet, THALES' first Group Chief Design Officer takes us on an exciting design journey and tells us how a one-year trial run evolved within a few years into a global design center network that now includes 13 design centers worldwide across the THALES Group. Since 2013 Didier has been leading the group-wide THALES Design Transformation with the goal of transforming the company into a world-class design organization. If you want to learn more about Didier's activities around the THALES...
2021-07-1227 min
Innovation Rockstars#17 - Joscha Märkle-Huß & Sebastian Grimm | ZF Group | Mit neuen Konzepten die Mobilität gestalten"In einer perfekten Zukunft ist Mobilität kein Zeitfresser mehr."- doch was genau verbirgt sich hinter dieser Aussage?
In dieser Folge tauschen wir uns wieder mal mit zwei Gästen aus: Dr. Joscha Märkle-Huß und Sebastian Grimm von der ZF Group. In ihren Rollen als Head of Global Scouting und Head of Innovation Lab sind die beiden ständig auf der Suche nach neuen Konzepten und Ansätzen für die Mobilität von morgen.
Sebastian erklärt uns, welchen Stellenwert dabei das firmeneigenen Netzwerk hat und wie man diese Fundgrube an Ideen und Expertenwissen maximal ausschöpft. Sein Gehei...
2021-06-2837 min
Innovation Rockstars#16 - Sven Schimpf | Wie innovativ und disruptiv ist Deutschland wirklich?"Beobachten, verstehen und Dinge, die im ersten Anschein nichts miteinander zu tun haben, neu kombinieren – das ist der beste Weg, innovativ zu sein."
In dieser Folge begrüßen wir Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sven Schimpf vom Fraunhofer-Verbund Innovationsforschung. Sven befasst sich seit jeher leidenschaftlich mit allem, was neu zukunftsgerichtet ist. Besonders am Herzen liegt Sven dabei die Unterstützung von Unternehmen bei der Umsetzung von Innovation.
In dieser Folge stellt uns Sven gleich zwei spannende Studien vor. Im Impulspapier “Wandel verstehen, Zukunft gestalten” werfen wir gemeinsam mit Sven einen Blick in die Zukunft der deutschen Innovationslandschaft und beleuchten in der Praxisstudie “Disruption”...
2021-06-0743 min
Innovation Rockstars#16 - Sven Schimpf | Germany - A Global Player of Innovation and Disruption?"Observing, understanding and recombining things that at first glance seem unrelated - that's the best way to innovate."
Today we welcome Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sven Schimpf from the Fraunhofer Group for Innovation Research. Sven has long been passionate about everything future-oriented and is particularly enthusiastic about supporting companies in the implementation stages of innovation.
In this episode, Sven unpacks two current studies that can hugely inspire innovation and wannabe Innovation Rockstars. The impulse paper "Understanding Change, Shaping the Future" provides a glimpse to the future of the German innovation landscape, while the Disruption Field Study addresses the question of how...
2021-06-0738 min
Innovation Rockstars#15 - Jake Sotiriadis | U.S. Air Force | The Golden Age of Strategic Foresight"The COVID 19 pandemic was really the catalyst for this new renaissance that we're living in strategic foresight and there just couldn't be a better time than now to be involved with that topic." In this episode, Lieutenant Colonel Jake Sotiriadis, Ph.D., gives us a glimpse into the Strategic Foresight activities at the U.S. Air Force and the recently released Global Futures Report, which he co-authored with a team of outstanding foresight practitioners and experts. In addition, we'll explore why we are currently in the midst of the golden age of Strategic Foresight and why - in that context...
2021-05-2133 min
Innovation Rockstars#14 - Michael Berns | PwC | How to Make the World a Better Place With AIToday with Michael Berns from PwC. Michael is not only an expert in AI & FinTech, but also appears as keynote speaker at international conferences and as guest lecturer at a number of business schools. In this episode, Michael shares with us three exciting use cases on the different application areas of AI, where you subsequently might ask yourself: Is AI actually making the world a better place?
If you are also searching the answer to that question and want to learn more about how AI is actually being used in the context of financial crime prevention, how it significantly speeds...
2021-04-2640 min
Innovation Rockstars#13 - Benno Blumoser | Siemens AI Lab | Die KI-getriebene Innovationsschmiede von SiemensIn dieser Folge gibt uns der ursprünglich gelernte Kulturwirt und Musikpädagoge Benno Blumoser Einblicke in seine Arbeit als Head of Innovation beim Siemens AI Lab.
Wir erfahren nicht nur, wie hier KI-basierte Ideen entstehen, sondern auch, warum gerade der richtige Mix aus Nähe und Distanz zum Gesamtkonzern so wichtig ist, um das Potenzial dieses kreativen Co-Working-Spaces voll ausschöpfen zu können.
Außerdem erklärt uns Benno, wo die Schwierigkeiten in der Skalierung von KI liegen und warum er der Meinung ist, dass das Thema künstliche Intelligenz in Zukunft etwas von seinem Zauber verlieren wird.
2021-04-1242 min
Innovation Rockstars#12 - Robin Nehring & Patrick Fritz | Sparkasse | Digitalisierung & Transformation im BankingIn dieser Folge begrüßen wir gleich zwei Gäste: Robin Nehring und Patrick Fritz von der Sparkasse. Gemeinsam sind nicht nur selbst erfolgreiche Podcaster und Host der “Plaudertaschen”, sondern haben sich in ihrer Rolle als Innovationsmanager bzw. Digital Officer ganz der Mitgestaltung des Bankings und der Sparkasse von morgen verschrieben.
Anhand konkreter Beispiele wie der Open Innovation Challenge #buildyourbank oder dem Sparkassen Innovation Hub geben Robin und Patrick Einblicke darüber, wie die Sparkasse innoviert und welchen Stellenwert dabei die Einbindung des Kunden hat. Wenn Du wissen möchtest, WIE das Banking von morgen aussieht und ob es DIE EINE Antw...
2021-03-2948 min
Innovation Rockstars#11 - Jan Lingenbrinck | Food Tech Campus | Shaping the Food Retail Experience of TomorrowIn this episode food lover & technology scout Jan Lingenbrinck introduces us to the Berlin Food Tech Campus. Together with his team, Jan helps designing and implementing innovative solutions for the food retail industry.
In its role as a linking element, the Food Tech Campus matches creative minds and their innovative ideas with the right stakeholders to realize a go-to-market as smoothly as possible.
If you want to know why the Food Tech Campus Open Innovation Call is YOUR chance to get your crazy stuff on the shelves, or why the pandemic of all things has brought to light how flexible...
2021-03-1629 min
Innovation Rockstars#10 - Claudia Pohlink | Telekom T-Lab | KI als InnovationstreiberIn dieser Folge gibt uns die Berliner Powerfrau und KI-Expertin Claudia Pohlink nicht nur spannende Einblicke in die Organisation und Arbeitsweise der Telekom Innovation Laboratories, sondern verpasst uns ganz nebenbei auch noch einen Crashkurs in Quantum Computing und steht uns Rede und Antwort zum Thema Künstliche Intelligenz.
Wenn Du wissen möchtest, “wann eine KI wirklich eine ‘künstliche Intelligenz ist’, “was die Grundvoraussetzungen für eine erfolgreiche KI sind” und was wir tun können und müssen, um die jungen Generationen auf ein Leben mit KI vorzubereiten, dann bleibe jetzt dran - bei den INNOVATION ROCKSTARS.
2021-03-0133 min
Innovation Rockstars#9 - Jasmin Mathäß & Andreas Schobert | Hornbach Baumarkt AG | Eine Wette auf die Zukunft"Es gibt immer was zu tun." - So lautet die Devise bei Hornbach. Das trifft auch auf Jasmin Mathäß und Vorstandsmitglied Andreas Schobert zu. Im Gespräch mit Dr. Mike Durst geben Jasmin und Andreas einen Einblick in das Innovationsmanagement bei der Hornbach Baumarkt AG. Wenn Du wissen möchtest, welche Rolle dabei Lego-Autos spielen, was genau ein Exit-Champion ist, und wie Andreas Schobert eine Wette auf die Zukunft gewonnen hat, dann schalte jetzt ein.
2021-02-1543 min
Innovation Rockstars#8 - Fabian Lindermer | MTU Aero Engines AG | Innovation auf der ÜberholspurUnser heutiger Gast Fabian Lindermer von der MTU Aero Engines AG nimmt uns mit hinter die Kulissen des MTU Inno Labs und zeigt uns, welche Möglichkeiten ein firmeneigenes Lab im Hinblick auf Trendscouting, schnelles Prototyping und eine agile Entwicklung von neuen Innovationen bietet. Doch wie baut man so ein Inno Lab auf? Welche Hürden gilt es dabei zu überwinden? Und was hat es mit dem Bauteildoktor auf sich? Alle Antworten darauf und noch viel mehr - in unserer neuen Folge der Innovation Rockstars.
2021-02-0129 min
Innovation Rockstars#7 - Sven Taubert - Teil 2 | Lufthansa Technik | Über Nachhaltigkeit und die Zukunft der LuftfahrtWie sieht die Luftfahrt von morgen aus? Sind Luft-Taxis das neue urbane Fortbewegungsmittel der Zukunft? Und welche Rolle spielt bei der Entwicklung neuer Technologien die globale Erwärmung? Gemeinsam mit Sven Taubert versuchen wir Antworten auf all diese Fragen zu bekommen und erhalten dabei einen Einblick in die Arbeitsweise von Sven und seinem Team im Bereich Corporate Foresight & Market Intelligence der Lufthansa Technik.
2021-01-1820 min
Innovation Rockstars#7 - Sven Taubert - Lufthansa Technik | Über Nachhaltigkeit und die Zukunft der LuftfahrtWie sieht die Luftfahrt von morgen aus? Sind Luft-Taxis das neue urbane Fortbewegungsmittel der Zukunft? Und welche Rolle spielt bei der Entwicklung neuer Technologien die globale Erwärmung? Gemeinsam mit Sven Taubert versuchen wir Antworten auf all diese Fragen zu bekommen und erhalten dabei einen Einblick in die Arbeitsweise von Sven und seinem Team im Bereich Corporate Foresight & Market Intelligence der Lufthansa Technik.
2021-01-1849 min
Innovation Rockstars#7 - Sven Taubert - Lufthansa Technik | About Sustainability and the Future of AviationWhat will the aviation of tomorrow look like? Are air cabs the new urban means of transportation of the future? And what role does global warming play in the development of new technologies? Together with Sven Taubert we try to shed light on all these questions and get an insight into how Sven and his team work in the area of Corporate Foresight & Market Intelligence at Lufthansa Technik.
2021-01-1847 minInnovation Rockstars#7 - Sven Taubert - Part 2 | Lufthansa Technik | About Sustainability and the Future of AviationWhat will the aviation of tomorrow look like? Are air cabs the new urban means of transportation of the future? And what role does global warming play in the development of new technologies? Together with Sven Taubert we try to shed light on all these questions and get an insight into how Sven and his team work in the area of Corporate Foresight & Market Intelligence at Lufthansa Technik.
2021-01-1828 min
Innovation Rockstars#6 - Martin Magnet | Genossenschaftsverband Bayern e.V. | Der InnovationspoolHeute mit Martin Magnet, Senior-Referent für Innovation & Entwicklung vom Genossenschaftverband Bayern e.V.. In diesem lockeren Austausch mit Chris Mühlroth zum Thema Innovationsmanagement im Finanzsektor, geht es weniger um die Konzeption und Umsetzung von Innovationen, sondern vielmehr um die Basis, die erfolgreiches und agiles Innovieren voraussetzt. Und genau solch eine Basis hat der GVB mit seinem Innovationspool ins Leben gerufen. Was es genau damit auf sich hat, und wie der GVB es geschafft hat inzwischen gut 80% aller bayerischen Kreditinstitute auf dieser Plattform miteinander zu vernetzen, erfahren Sie in unserer neuen Folge des Innovation Rockstar Podcasts.
2020-12-0738 min
Innovation Rockstars#5 - Kara Cunzeman - Part 2 | Aerospace | How Continuous Foresight Helps to Dream BigWelcome back to part two of our intergalactic exchange between ITONICS CCO Chris Mühlroth and Kara Cunzeman Senior Project Lead for Strategic Foresight for the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation. Our first part of the interview ended with Chris' question about how AI is related to the future of the space enterprise. Kara's answer as well as other hot topics such as the ongoing commercialization of space and its consequences for us humans can be listened to now.
2020-11-0425 min
Innovation Rockstars#5 - Kara Cunzeman - Aerospace | How Continuous Foresight Helps to Dream BigToday with Kara Cunzeman, Senior Project Lead for Strategic Foresight for the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation.
In her talk with ITONICS CCO Dr. Chris Mühlroth, Kara emphasizes how important the ability to dreaming and envisioning is for successful Strategic Foresight. She introduces us to the FUTURE PATHFINDER'S GUIDE and gives an estimate of how the commercialization of space will change in the next 5-10 years and what this means for us humans.
2020-11-0450 min
Innovation Rockstars#4 - Maren Kottler | Die Mobiliar | Corporate Foresight und TrendmonitoringIn ihrer Funktion als Leiterin des Innovationsmanagements ist Maren Kottler für das Innovations- und Trendmanagement der Mobiliar zuständig. In diesem lockeren Austausch mit ITONICS CEO Dr. Mike Durst gibt Maren Einblicke in ihre Arbeit rund um das Corporate Foresight Management der Mobiliar und skizziert, wie sich insbesondere das Trendmonitoring der Mobiliar in den letzten Jahren entwickelt hat.
2020-04-3042 min
Innovation Rockstars#3 - Bene Heuer | WS Audiology | Wertschöpfung & TechnologieBene Heuer Innovation-Strategy Manager bei WS Audiology - einem der weltweit führenden Hörgerätehersteller - über digitale Transformation und die Eroberung neuer Märkte. Im Gespräch mit ITONICS CEO Dr. Mike Durst erzählt uns Bene, welche Methoden und Tools WS Audiology im Bereich Innovationsmanagement, Strategie und Foresight einsetzt und wie wichtig die Erschließung neuer Wirkungsfelder besonders im Hinblick auf eine internationale Expansion ist.
2020-04-1735 min
Innovation Rockstars#2 - Florian Ponnath | Siemens Healthineers | Das DigiLab For FinanceHeute berichtet Florian Ponnath von Siemens Healthineers, wie sich der Finanzbereich eines der weltweit führenden Medizintechnikunternehmens verändert und digital transformiert. Im Gespräch mit ITONICS CEO Dr. Mike Durst gibt uns Florian einen Einblick darüber, mit welchen Methoden und Tools das Digilab for Finance bei Siemens Healthineers arbeitet und welche Erfolgsfaktoren dabei entscheidend sind.
2020-04-1735 min
Innovation Rockstars#1 - Sven Göth & Dr. Mike Durst | Zukunftstrends in Gesellschaft, Technologie und der ArbeitsweltBranchenübergreifend sprechen Sven Göth und Dr. Michael Durst über Zukunftstrends und Entwicklungen welche schon bald unsere Gesellschaft und unsere Arbeitswelten maßgeblich verändern werden, wie zum Beispiel disruptive Geschäftsmodelle, Künstliche Intelligenz und die zunehmende Individualisierung von Produkten, um den Ansprüchen der Kunden von Morgen gerecht zu werden.
2020-04-1725 min
Digital-Innovation-Podcast#032 - Teil 3: Künstliche Intelligenz im Innovationsmanagement – mit Christian Mühlroth von ITONICSIm heutigen Podcast spreche ich mit Christian Mühlroth von ITONICS unter anderem zu folgenden Themen: Was ITONICS macht und wie deren Trendradar Software funktioniert. Wie und wo Innovation entsteht. Wann eine KI eine KI ist und was der Unterschied einer starken zu einer schwachen KI ist. Wie ethisch KI ist und sein kann? Welche Informationen man aus Stellenangeboten und Patentanmeldungen für die eigene Strategieentwicklung entziehen kann. LINKS Linkedin von Christian Mühlroth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianmuehlroth/ Webseite von ITONICS: https://www.itonics-innovation.de/ Klicke hier, um dich auf...
2019-10-2127 minDigital-Innovation-Podcast#031 - Teil 2: Künstliche Intelligenz im Innovationsmanagement – mit Christian Mühlroth von ITONICSIm heutigen Podcast spreche ich mit Christian Mühlroth von ITONICS unter anderem zu folgenden Themen: Was ITONICS macht und wie deren Trendradar Software funktioniert. Wie und wo Innovation entsteht. Wann eine KI eine KI ist und was der Unterschied einer starken zu einer schwachen KI ist. Wie ethisch KI ist und sein kann? Welche Informationen man aus Stellenangeboten und Patentanmeldungen für die eigene Strategieentwicklung entziehen kann. LINKS Linkedin von Christian Mühlroth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianmuehlroth/ Webseite von ITONICS: https://www.itonics-innovation.de/ Klicke hier, um dich auf...
2019-10-2131 minDigital-Innovation-Podcast#030 - Teil 1: Künstliche Intelligenz im Innovationsmanagement – mit Christian Mühlroth von ITONICSIm heutigen Podcast spreche ich mit Christian Mühlroth von ITONICS unter anderem zu folgenden Themen: Was ITONICS macht und wie deren Trendradar Software funktioniert. Wie und wo Innovation entsteht. Wann eine KI eine KI ist und was der Unterschied einer starken zu einer schwachen KI ist. Wie ethisch KI ist und sein kann? Welche Informationen man aus Stellenangeboten und Patentanmeldungen für die eigene Strategieentwicklung entziehen kann. LINKS Linkedin von Christian Mühlroth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianmuehlroth/ Webseite von ITONICS: https://www.itonics-innovation.de/ Klicke hier, um dich auf...
2019-10-2135 min