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Digital TransformersChampioning Embedded Insurance, AI Underwriting, and New Cyber Opportunities - with Robert Dietrich, CEO Europe at HiscoxTraditional insurance models are limited in growth. In this episode with Robert Dietrich, CEO of Hiscox Europe, we discuss what it takes for embedded insurance and AI-driven models to work and dive into a blended cyber-insurance opportunity worth exploring.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, and how you can build new products and business models around them to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path t...2024-11-2127 min
Digital TransformersUnlocking New Revenue Streams in Real Estate (with Alfredo Valente, CEO Portugal of iad Group)Looking to build new revenue streams in real estate? Discover the latest market dynamics and digital business opportunities and understand how you can use them to your advantage - in this episode with iad Group Portugal CEO Alfredo Valente.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, and how you can build new products and business models around them to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path...2024-10-0125 min
Digital TransformersUnlock the Future: Uberizing Insurance in the 21st Century (with Nicolas Pöltl, CEO of BNP Paribas Cardif in Germany)The insurance industry is ripe for change. In this engaging episode, Nicolas Pöltl, CEO of BNP Paribas Cardif in Germany, and Kilian Karrasch discuss what the future of insurance looks like and how companies can build it best, and explore one of the biggest untapped business opportunities in the insurance market. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, and how you can build new products and business models around them to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn ab...2024-09-1827 min
Digital TransformersHow to Screen 100s of Ideas & Build Multiple Revenue Streams in Record Time - with Francesco FerreriLearn the single best way to screen and validate 100s of ideas & launch multiple new revenue streams in just 1 year— without breaking the bank. This episode unveils how corporates can use "Innoventuring" to redefine the way they build new ventures. Plus, we discuss 2 travel ideas you should start now. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilia...2024-05-231h 04
Digital TransformersCorporate Startups: How To Scale Stronger With the Best of Two Worlds - with Uwe FrersAre you maximizing your corporate venture’s potential? Uncover the critical success factors that set corporate ventures apart from traditional startups, learn how to effectively incorporate existing startups to kickstart your venture’s success, and discover how to overcome cultural challenges in the process.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have lear...2024-05-1442 min
Digital TransformersAccelerating Venture Building Success through Acquisitions - with Hannes BlumStuck in the innovation slow lane? Discover how corporate acquisition of startups can turbocharge your growth. Get first-hand advice on navigating the acquisition process, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring startups flourish post-acquisition.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro b...2024-05-1044 min
Digital TransformersHow to Build a 100M Venture in HR Tech - with Frederik FahningCurious about launching a successful HR tech B2B venture? Explore disruptive fields in the HR industry, gain insights on navigating regulatory challenges and implementing tech solutions that attract both businesses and top talent through best practices in sales, culture, and customer service. Plus, we discuss a business idea to steal - in the semiconductor industry.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Pl...2024-05-0738 min
Digital TransformersTransform Your Corporate Venture Game: Insider Tips with Christian LüdtkeStruggling to bridge the gap between corporate innovation and startup agility? Discover the secrets of successful corporate venture building from Christian Lüdtke, a pioneer who transformed the landscape of corporate Germany with the Lean Startup Principle. Learn firsthand about the challenges and triumphs of creating ventures within a corporate structure, the importance of selecting the right team, and how to effectively engage with venture builders.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around t...2024-04-1839 min
Digital TransformersBillion-Dollar Venture Building Strategies - with Jordan SchlipfFacing hurdles in transforming your innovative ideas into successful corporate ventures? Here's the blueprint for crafting ventures responsible for over $5 billion in equity value. Learn the secrets to fine-tuning incentive structures, selecting lucrative new business opportunities, and assembling the dream team for your venture.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have lea...2024-04-1645 min
Digital TransformersWhy Most Innovations Fail: And the Two Methods That Don’t - with Jan SedlacekStruggling to reinvent your company for the digital age? Learn why traditional approaches to innovation often lead to dead ends and how to pivot towards methods that guarantee success. In this episode, we discuss essential strategies and governance structures that have propelled over 100 ventures to success.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his...2024-04-1248 min
Digital TransformersDigital Transformations: 4 Crucial Steps Every Leader Must Take Before Getting StartedAbout the Episode:Embarking on a digital transformation but worried about the pitfalls? This episode is your guiding light. Richard and Joachim, with over 50 years of combined experience, share invaluable insights on setting a clear direction, the importance of sponsorship and choosing the right partners, and learning how to engage and motivate your team for a seamless transition.Check out the full Transformation Guide: Reflections on Organizational TransformationAbout the Host:Kilian Karrasch is a founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder...2024-04-0940 min
Digital TransformersDigital Transformations: 4 Continuous Success Factors You Shouldn't Be IgnoringAbout the Episode:Is your organization's digital transformation journey hitting roadblocks? This episode is your guide through the maze. From establishing direction to the nuances of ongoing engagement and value creation to protecting the vision and the team, this conversation sheds light on what it takes to sustain transformation efforts.Check out the full Transformation Guide: Reflections on Organizational TransformationAbout the Host: Kilian Karrasch is a founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates i...2024-04-0955 min
Digital TransformersBoldheart x PwC Exclusive (Episode 3): The Startup's Playbook to Winning Big with Corporate PartnershipsStartup Founders!If you are looking to gain access to markets and capital, a corporate partner can be a game changer. But how do you select the right opportunities and partners and avoid getting stuck in endless processes and "slow-boat mentality"?In this third episode of the Boldheart x PwC Exclusive "Innovation Unbound - The Definite Guide to Corporate and Startup Collaborations", we dive into the key indicators to look out for and discuss the dos and don'ts from a startup perspective that will help you navigate the field.2023-09-2035 min
Digital TransformersBoldheart x PwC Exclusive (Episode 2): The Ultimate Corporate Guide to Collaborative Innovation SuccessCorporate Leaders! Do you want to connect to startups? Identify new market opportunities? Learn about best practices to drive speed? Or simply foster a connected culture of innovation?In this second episode of the Boldheart x PwC Exclusive "Innovation Unbound - The Definite Guide to Corporate and Startup Collaborations", we dive into the prerequisites you need to fulfill from a corporate side to accomplish those goals.Step by step, we talk about the different innovation options (both internally and externally) and take a critical look at what...2023-09-2024 min
Digital TransformersBoldheart x PwC Exclusive (Episode 1): How to Unlock the Power of Collaborative Innovation Step-by-StepHave you ever thought of collaborating with a corporate or startup to accelerate your innovation success?In this Boldheart x PwC Exclusive "Innovation Unbound - The Definite Guide to Corporate and Startup Collaborations", we dive into dos and don'ts and reveal best practices when it comes to kickstarting and accelerating collaborative innovation at any stage.Whether you are a corporate innovator or a startup founder, learn the ideal timing and prerequisite to drive innovation success through:Hackathons,Innovation challenges,Accelerator and incubator programs,Venture clienting,Digital units,Venture...2023-09-201h 07
Digital TransformersS2E21: How to Build and Scale Innovative Ventures - with Filip Dames, Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures and former Chief Business Development Officer at ZalandoMy name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Filip Dames, Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures and former Chief Business Development Officer at Zalando and founder of Zalando-Lounge.Filip went from founding a first small startup to joining Zalando as part of the founding team to helping build it into one the largest fashion retailers in Europe. Now, Filip is Germany's "Investor of the Year 2022" and has joined the ranks of the FORBES Midas List Europe as one of the most influential investors on the continent.In our podcast episode, we talk...2023-05-1136 min
Digital TransformersS2E20: How to Set Up Corporate Innovation Structures the Right Way - with Michael Müller-Wünsch, CIO of OTTOMy name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Michael Müller-Wünsch, CIO of OTTO and responsible for the digital platform business within the Otto Group.During his tenure, Michael successfully transformed Otto from catalog to platform business, and with that led one of the few truly successful digital business model expansions in Europe. Today, the platform business already makes up 30% of OTTO’s business revenue, and Michael, for his successes has been named CIO of the Year.In today’s episode, we talk about:The secret behind Otto’s corporat...2023-05-0439 min
Digital TransformersS2E20: Building and Scaling Innovative Ventures - with Filip Dames, Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures and former Chief Business Development Officer at ZalandoMy name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Filip Dames, Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures and former Chief Business Development Officer at Zalando and founder of Zalando-Lounge.Filip went from founding a first small startup to joining Zalando as part of the founding team to helping build it into one the largest fashion retailers in Europe. Now, Filip is Germany's "Investor of the Year 2022" and has joined the ranks of the FORBES Midas List Europe as one of the most influential investors on the continent.In our podcast episode, we talk...2023-04-2736 min
thinkBEYOND#49 Authentisch zum Erfolg – von der Gen Z lernenDie Arbeitswelt verändert sich stetig und wird zunehmend partizipativ, dezentral und hybrid. Dabei braucht es innovative Ansätze, damit die (digitale) interne Kommunikation der Zukunft erfolgreich arbeiten kann. Sind digitale Innovation und Transformation der Schlüssel zum Unternehmenserfolg? Was sind kommende Innovationen für die interne Kommunikation und wie gestaltet sich die digitale Zusammenarbeit in Unternehmen?In Folge 49 sprechen wir mit Kilian Karrasch, Co-Founder von hatch. Unsere Themen:die Perspektive der Generation Z im UnternehmenskontextKommunikationsbedürfnisse verschiedener Generationen und ZielgruppenZusammenarbeit und Zusammenhalt in dezentralen Zeitenauthentische Führungskommunikationihre 5 Sätze für den ErfolgEin weit...2023-04-2552 min
Digital TransformersS2E19: How to Make Digital Innovation Truly Sustainable? - with Rainer Karcher, Global Head of IT Sustainability at Allianz TechnologyMy name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Rainer Karcher, Global Head of IT Sustainability at Allianz Technology, about: the importance of IT sustainability - and how to properly sell it best practices to make your IT more sustainableand 3 tips on how to get startedIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to subscribe, like, or share this podcast to spread the word, so I can continue bringing you outstanding guests and conversations. 🙏And if you have questions about this episode or on how to start build...2023-04-1340 min
Digital TransformersS2E18: How to Turn Your Corporate IT into an Innovation Driver - with Hilti Group CIO Johannes ReichertMy name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Johannes Reichert, Head of Global IT and Chief Information Officer at Hilti Group.During his career, Johannes drove the global IT agile transformation and large-scale IT projects, introducing not only an innovative CRM system and top-notch ERP functionalities but also developing a microservice-based infrastructure to enable Digital Products in one of the least digitized industries in the world.In our podcast episode, we talk about:his core learnings on launching microservices at startup speed in the corporate IT department?best practices on...2023-04-0642 min
Digital TransformersS2E17: Starting and Growing Your Innovation the Right Way - with Wundertax Founder Daniel HanemannMy name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Daniel Hanemann, CEO and Co-Founder of Wundertax.Daniel went from building up Foodpanda in Hong Kong to founding Wundertax, one of the leading tax software in Germany.But his story has a twist that taught him many lessons…In our podcast, we talk about: what his experience as a re-founder taught him about succeeding as an entrepreneurwhat most entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs get wrong when starting outgrowth strategies on how to grow your business 60% y.o.y. - without increasing your cos...2023-03-3049 min
Digital TransformersS2E16: How To Take A Luxury Maison Into The Digital Age - with Marketing Executive Maria von Scheel-PlessenToday I welcome Marketing Executive and Keynote Speaker Maria von Scheel-Plessen to the show.Maria started her career as an e-commerce manager at Hugo Boss and - after leadership roles at Amazon and the rocked-backed Asian Zalando Zalora, went on to digitally transform the luxury maison Montblanc to move it into the omnichannel age. She has been nominated Luxury Women to Watch 2021, Business Punk Watchlist 2022 & Business Insider Future Shaper 2022.In today’s episode, we talk about: how to transform a luxury maison into a leading digital player3 tactics to successfully market to GenZand her per...2023-03-2233 min
Digital TransformersS2E15: How To Conquer A Market Dominated By Big Players - with Serial Entrepreneur Robert ErmichSerial entrepreneur and angle investor Robert Ermich went from being a consultant to building one of the fastest-growing online portals for mobile phones and contracts, which he later exited to Mobilezone. 🚀In this episode, we talk about:How to rapidly build up a leading platform in a market dominated by big companies3 tips on fostering a strong innovation company cultureSucceeding in the new era of digital marketingIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to subscribe, like or share this podcast to spread the word, so I can continue bringing you...2023-03-1738 min
Digital TransformersS2E14: Building Two Industry Leaders - with Victor HenningIn this episode, I talk to Victor Henning, serial entrepreneur, investor, and former advisor to the UK and Dutch governments on technology policy. Victor went from opening and raising 75000€ for the first student cafe in the town where he did his Bachelor, to building Mendeley, one of the world's leading platforms for scientific research. After his successful exit, he then went on to build the world's best smartphone camera system with Fjorden.Victor has been nominated “Best European Startup Founder” by Techcrunch and holds investments in more than 15 startups. In today’s episode, we talk abou...2023-03-0940 min
Digital TransformersS2E13: How To Successfully Transform Family Firms For GenZ - with Bonita Grupp, Head of E-Commerce & HR at TRIGEMAIn this episode, I talk to Bonita Grupp, Head of E-Commerce & HR at TRIGEMA and possible successor to the current CEO Wolfgang Grupp. As a member of the family business dynasty, Bonita has played a key role in the digital transformation of the traditional clothing retailer - and has been recognized as Top 40 under 40 for her achievements. In our episode, we talked about the following: what it takes for traditional family businesses and organizations to succeed in digital transformations?how to win over GenZ employees - also for classical functions such as productionwhy strong val...2023-03-0725 min
Digital TransformersS2E12: How to Build an Award-Winning App in Only 6 Weeks - Even If You Are A Corporate - with the CIO of Randstad, Carsten PriebsIn this episode, I talk to Carsten Priebs, CIO of Randstad.Carsten is a multi-award-winning digitalization, IT, and innovation top-level executive who has led hundred-million dollar transformation and innovation projects at some of the leading companies in their industry, including DB Netz AG and Randstad. In this episode, we talk about the following:how he as CIO took one of Randstad’s award-winning apps from “zero” to market in 6 weekshis top learnings as an innovation executiveand his suggestions for everyone who wants to build highly successful digital products and services fastCarst...2023-03-0234 min
Digital TransformersS2E11: How Digitalization Is Transforming The Legal And Service Industry - With CIO Of The Year Finalist Christian AmmerChristian Ammer climbed the IT ranks at Siemens Financial Services and Real Estate and later led major international IT carve-out projects at Siemens before shifting into the Financial SME and Legal Sector.He has been awarded twice Top10 CIO of the year and won the Digital Transformation Award in 2021 for his outstanding work.In today’s episode, we talk about the following:what it takes to transform companies in traditional industries such as legal services into digital leadershow organizations can leverage digitalization to enhance their service business and why IT M&As only make sen...2023-02-2843 min
Digital TransformersS2E10: How To Build A Hardware Based Company To IPO - with Tonies Founder Marcus StahlToday I talk to Marcus Stahl, the founder of Tonies SEAt the age of 45, Marcus and his co-founder created a digital story playback device for small children and within only 6 years of starting operations, scaled the company to IPO.Today, Tonies has won numerous design awards and has sold its category-defining products to users in more than 100 countries. But their story wasn’t easy. Frustrated by the lack of child-friendly solutions to consume audio dramas, Marcus and his co-founder dedicated 3 years to creating a solution before hitting the market. In the process, the...2023-02-2334 min
Digital TransformersS2E9: How to Build a Billion Dollar Company Without Major VC-Funding - with Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Manuel MüllerIn this episode, I talk to Manuel Müller, Founder & CEO of Emma the Sleep Company, Entrepreneur of the Year 2021, WHU, Kellogg, HKUST, and Harvard alumni, and angel investor.Manuel went from founding his first business at the age of 19 during his traineeship to building Emma The Sleep Company into the leading D2C Sleep Company in the world that is on the path of reaching $1B in sales - despite only having raised only 7M in total funding and despite facing competition from half a billion funding behemoths such as Casper. We'll talk about hi...2023-02-1648 min
Digital TransformersS2E8: How to Maximize Your Chances of Innovation Success from Day 1 - with Serial Entrepreneur and Super Angle Investor Stephan SchubertIn this episode, I talk to serial entrepreneur and super angel investor Stephan Schubert.Stephan went from bootstrapping his company Onvista to taking it public in 1.5 years and has since exited 3 more companies. As an investor, he has since invested in more than 60 companies including unicorns such as Spotify, Airbnb, Zooplus, and Audibene, and has supported first-hand the rise of many category-leading companies. In our episode, we discuss: how you can maximize your chances of building a successful company - and of achieving true financial freedomthe best indicator for sustainable product-market fithow to nail sa...2023-02-0939 min
Digital TransformersS2EP7: How To Build Disruptive Businesses Without A Blueprint - with Co-Founder & CEO of Moss Ante SpittlerIn this episode, I talk to Ante Spittler, Co-Founder and CEO of Moss.Ante went from quitting his well-paying job in consulting and founding his first successful business to facing bankruptcy.But instead of giving up, he went all in again and today has built up one of the leading financial management companies for SMEs that has been backed by some of the most renowned global investors and is currently valued at 500M€. We talk about:how to find your passion project and successfully take the leap from a corporate employee to a f...2023-02-0240 min
Digital TransformersS2E6: 3 Secrets To Finding Successful Business Ideas - with Alexander Mrozek, CEO at Oetker DigitalToday I talk to Alexander Mrozek, CEO at Oetker Digital, columnist at WirtschaftsWoche, and host of the Digitale Optimisten Podcast, one of the most streamed podcasts globally.As the leader of Dr. Oetker’s digitalization and venture-building unit, founder of an award-winning startup, and owner of the best database for business ideas in Germany, Alex is an absolute expert on identifying new exciting business models.In today’s episode, we thus talk about: some of the hottest product ideas to start nowthree ways to spot successful business ideasand why side hustles are a great way to...2023-01-2638 min
The Most Awesome Founder PodcastEP 61 - Leveraging startup failure learnings with Kilian KarraschDo you ever wonder what it's like for your startup to fail? Then you're just right in today's episode #61! In this episode, we're here to listen and learn about Kilian Karrasch's startup failure with Connme. Tune in to Kilian's reflection on what it was like to experience your own startup failure. Within this episode, Kilian shares the deep and valuable learnings he was able to extract. Make sure to listen closely and use the tips Kilian shares, such as choosing the right co-founders, examining the crucial potential risks, staying close to your c...2023-01-1855 min
Digital TransformersS2 E5: How To 10x Your Innovation Success Through M&A Transactions - with the Co-Founder of Flix, Jochen EngertIn this episode, I talk to Jochen Engert, Co-Founder and Supervisory Board Director of FlixJochen quit his promotion and stepped away from a secure career in consulting to found and scale Flix into a unicorn company and one of the largest long-distance mobility networks in the world. In our recording, we amongst other things, talk about:courage, the importance of timing, and testing value propositions - without huge capital expenditureshow to successfully manage M&A transactions with other innovative companiesleadership in times of uncertaintyJochen Engert on LinkedIn: linkedin.c...2023-01-1236 min
Digital TransformersS2 E4: How To Become a Successful Change Leader- with the “CIO of the Decade Impact Award” Winner Bernd PreuschoffIn this episode, I talk to Bernd Preuschoff, former IBM Partner, CDO and CEO at companies such as Schwan-Stabilo and Uvex and winner of the CIO of the Decade Award 2021 & 2022.During his 20 year career in the digital field, Bernd built up the interactive experience practice at IBM, led major digital transformations and corporate venture-building projects at Schwan-Stabilo and Uvex, and was awarded multiple times digital leader, transformer, and CIO of the year. Bernd is also a sought-out keynote speaker and the author of the German book “Als Gäbe es keine Schwerkraft: Business Leadership durch die...2023-01-1238 min
Digital TransformersS2 E3: How To Cultivate The Most Important Entrepreneurial Skill - with Unicorn Founder Marco VietorToday I talk to Marco Vietor, co-founder of the hearing aid unicorn Audibene (aka Hear.com). Since launching Audibene in 2011, Marco has grown the company to become the world’s largest online hearing aid seller, with over 1000 employees serving millions of customers around the globe and grossing over $100m in revenue each year.We talk about: the most important characteristic that every innovator has to have to be successfulhow to systematically develop the confidence to take risks in teams (as well as why it’s so important to do so)and other crucial factors to win...2023-01-1238 min
Digital TransformersS2 E2: How to Lead Fundamental Change and Bring Your Organization Up to Speed - with Ex-Adidas Italy CEO Franck DenglosIn the second episode, I talk to Franck Denglos, former CEO of Adidas Italy.Franck Denglos went from being a business unit manager at Adidas, over assuming global leadership roles in marketing and sales and leading one of the largest transformation programs at Adidas to becoming the CEO of Adidas Italy.Along the way, he repeatedly had to reinvent himself and made crucial learnings when it comes to leading and transforming some of the largest organizations on the planet. We'll talk about:The 4 crucial steps leaders have to nail in the first 30 d...2023-01-1238 min
Digital TransformersS2 E1: How The Digital Transformers Podcast Can Transform Your WorkIn this first episode of the Digital Transformers Podcast season 2 Kilian introduces himself, talks about his background, what he struggles with, and what ultimately led him to the creation of a business and this podcast.👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarraschDo you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline:2023-01-1210 min
Digital TransformersS2 - Trailer: The Digital Transformers PodcastWelcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast Season 2 🚀Do you want to understand how to succeed as an entrepreneur or corporate innovator in today’s world? Want to build industry-defining digital products, services, and businesses and become the person who is capable of achieving vast success?Then this podcast is for you.Every Thursday, Kilian Karrasch speaks to some of the most accomplished founders and innovation executives who have built and transformed some of the most successful companies in their industry.Subscribe now to get brand new episodes weekly from guests like Franc...2023-01-1200 min
Digital TransformersS1 E25 - Die Top 5 Learnings zu Design, Product, Innovation & Digitalstrategie (Staffelfinale 2/2)Das Staffelfinale des Digital Transformers Podcast S1Benedict Kleindienst teilt hier nochmal seine Top 5 Learnings von den Gästen aus der ersten Staffel, zu:Design (Felix Haas)Product ( Patrick Haede & Kilian Karrasch)Innovation (Prof. Nadine Kammerlander)Digitalstrategie (Dr.Volker)Vielen Dank an alle Gäste und Hörer der ersten Staffel!Die zweite Staffel kommt voraussichtlich Ende Oktober!Wenn ihr Unterstützung bei eurer Digitalen Transformation oder Innovation braucht, Kilian Karrasch hilft euch gerne in einem kostenlosen Gespräch: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j2022-09-0123 min
Digital TransformersS1 E24 - Die Top 5 Learnings zu Innovationsteams, Kultur & New Work (Staffelfinale 1/2)🎧 Top 10 Learnings aus unserem Digital Transformers Podcast S1🏆🚀Für das Staffelfinale Teil 1/2 teilt Benedict Kleindienst nochmal seine Top 10 Learnings aus den 23.Folgen der ersten Staffel.Ihr braucht Unterstützung bei eurem digital product oder Venture?Link zur kostenlosen Erstberatung mit Kilian Karrasch: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j2022-08-2512 min
Digital TransformersS1 E23 - Volker Glaeser (CEO): Warum Daten so wichtig sind? Ein Beispiel anhand der Übernahme von Eijsink durch die Metro AG🎙️ EP23: Warum hat die Metro AG / Hospitality.digital Eijsink übernommen & warum Daten so wichtig sind? 📊Die Fortführung des letzten Podcasts mit Gast: Dr. Volker Glaeser, CEO HOSPITALITY.digitalHospitality.digital ist das "Speedboat" der Metro AG. Sie digitalisieren mit der Plattform "DISH" ihre Branche und steigern das Kerngeschäft der Metro.Ihr Online-Tools für Restaurants umfassen Softwarelösungen für:📲 Online Reservierung📦 Pickup & Delivery🧰Webseitenbaukästen✔️ WeblistingMit "booq", Eijsinks cloudbasierten Kassensystemen, wollen sie ihr Service erweitern.Diese Software soll mit folgenden die Experience für...2022-08-1834 min
Digital TransformersS1 E22 - Volker Glaeser (CEO): Wie die Digitalstrategie der Metro AG die Gastronomie Branche disruptiv verändertIn der Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Volker Glaeser, CEO HOSPITALITY.digital GmbH der Metro AG, darüber:Warum Digitalisierung & Innovation in der Gastronomiebranche notwendig ist ❓Warum die Metro AG die HOSPITALITY.digital GmbH gegründet hat ❓Wie die Metro AG von der HOSPITALITY.digital GmbH profitiert 📈Volker Glaeser: linkedin.com/in/volkerglaeserWenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j2022-08-1132 min
Digital TransformersS1 E21 - Prof. Markku Wilenius: How companies can prepare for the futureIn our first englisch episode of the podcast, Charles speaks to Markku Wilenius, Professor for future studies, Author and UNESCO Chairholder, about the future:What technologies could look like in 50 years? 🔮What this means for companies and our society? 🔥Which questions companies should ask themselves to optimally prepare for the future? 🤔Markku's YouTube - The Traveling futurist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzG8gqbQZl4Markku's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markku-wilenius-6776b212If you want to find out, how we can help you innovate for the future, check out...2022-08-0438 min
Digital TransformersS1 E20 - Auf diese Unterschiede müsst ihr bei B2B vs. B2C-Marketing achten!In der 20.Folge unseres Digital Transformers Podcast erklärt Ben, in unserer Digital Product-Marketing Reihe, die Unterschiede zwischen B2B- 👔 und B2C-Marketing 🧑👩Dabei gibt es drei wesentliche Unterschiede die zu beachten sind:✔️ Zielgruppe Business vs. Customer✔️ Kommunikation/Ansprache der Zielgruppe und verwendetes Medium/Kanal✔️ Produkt- vs. DienstleistungsmarketingHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Ben Kleindienst: linkedin.com/in/benedictkleindienst-innovationsuccsessWenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen kö...2022-07-2818 min
Digital TransformersS1 E19 - Strategien für erfolgreiches Digitales MarketingIn der 19.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Charles Augsdörfer, Marketing and Podcast-Producer bei hatch, über digitales Marketing und welche Strategie für dein Business Sinn.Dabei zeigen sie dir Vor- und Nachteile auf und vergleichen:Bezahltes vs. organisches MarketingBrand Awareness vs. direct response MarketingSearch vs. Discovery MarketingProduct vs. Service MarketingHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Ben Kleindienst: linkedin.com/in/benedictkleindienst-innovationsuccsessCharles Augsdörfer: linkedin.com/in/charles-augsdörferWenn du...2022-07-2136 min
Digital TransformersS1 E18 - Werner Katzengruber: Wie du ein erfolgreiches Innovations-Team aufbaustIn der 18.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Werner Katzengruber, Psychologe, Expert for Change Management and and Leadership, Management Consultant Executive Coach, Profiler, Author, Speaker darüber:Was sind die Charakteristiken der erfolgreichen Innovations-TeamsWie stellt man ein erfolgreiches Team aufWelche Problemquellen sind zu vermeiden Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Werner Katzengruber: linkedin.com/in/werner-katzengruber-84a76321Webseite von Werner Katzengruber: katzengruber.com/Mehr Infos zu hatch - digital product & Venture Build...2022-07-1439 min
Digital TransformersS1 E17 - Lara Sophie Bothur (Deloittes Voice of Innovation ): Wie man eine Reichweite auf LinkedIn aufbautIn der 17.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Lara Sophie Bothur, Voice of Innovation bei Deloitte, LinkedIn Trainer, Speaker und Moderator darüber:Wie sie erfolgreich auf LinkedIn geworden istWelchen konkreten Wert ihre LinkedIn Reichweite für Deloitte hatWie Innovation intern bei Deloitte stattfindet Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Für mehr Tipps zu LinkedIn könnt ihr Lara’s LinkedIn abchecken: linkedin.com/in/lara-bothurMehr Infos zu hatch - digital product & Venture Building c...2022-07-0722 min
Digital TransformersS1 E16 - Kilian Karrasch: Wie setzt man erfolgreiche Plattform-Modelle um wie Uber, Facebook oder MapifyIn der 16.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Kilian Karrasch, General Partner bei hatch, WHU Guest-Lecturer und ehemaliger Advisor u.a. für Mapify darüber:- Welche Kernfragen man sich als Gründer und Unternehmen stellen sollte, bevor man ein Platformmodell gründet?- Wie man das klassische Chicken-and-Egg Problem einer jeden Plattform am besten überwindet?- Was zu beachten gilt, um exponentielles Wachstum von Plattform-Modellen zu erreichen?Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Meh...2022-06-3036 min
Digital TransformersS1 E15 - Leon Merkel: Die Revolution der Visitenkarte mit NFC-ChipsIn der 15.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Leon Merkel, Co-Founder von bumpee - das neue Networking Tool über:Die Gründerstory von bumpee aus Leon's perspectiveDie Technik hinter der neuen VisitenkarteWelche Möglichkeiten NFC-Chips für Unternehmen bietenHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Leon Merkel findest du hier: Leon Merkel15% Rabatt bei bumpee mit Code: DigitalTransformers:https://www.bumpee.de/discount/DigitalTransformersWenn du mehr darüber erfa...2022-06-2337 min
Digital TransformersS1 E14 - Christian Mohr: Zwischen Startups, Uni & FamilienunternehmenIn der 14.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Christian Mohr, Geschäftsführer von UnternehmerTUM und Initiator von FamilienUnternehmerTUM über:Die Tätigkeiten der UnternehmerTUMNachfolgeprobleme in Mittelständischen FamilienunternehmenDie Bayerische Start up SzeneHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Christian Mohr findest du hier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-mohr-921b56b7/Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbe...2022-06-1730 min
Digital TransformersS1 E13 - Charles Augsdörfer: Wie vermarktet man ein digitales ProduktIn der 13.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Charles Augsdörfer, Marketing and Podcast-Producer bei hatch und Gründer des Creator-Vereins darüber:Welche Faktoren beachtet werden müssen bevor man mit der Vermarktung eines digitalen Produkts beginntWarum ein iteratives Vorgehen beim Marketing wichtig istWas man unter paid- und organischen Marketing verstehtHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Charles Augsdörfer findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/charles-augsdörferWenn du mehr darüber erfa...2022-06-0925 min
Digital TransformersS1 E12 - Christian Bredlow: Warum digitale Innovation nur bedingt mit Technologie zu tun hatIn der 12.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Christian Bredlow, Keynote-Speaker, Investor und Geschäftsführer der Digital Mindset GmbH darüber:Warum Digitalisierung nicht primär mit Technologie sondern mit der Veränderung der Geisteshaltung zu tun hatWie Organisationen intern das richtige digitale Mindset forcieren könnenHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Christian Bredlow findest du hier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbredlow/Die Digitale Musiksprechstunde von Christian Bredlow: http://wunschwor...2022-05-1930 min
Digital TransformersS1 E11 - Chris Hahn: Wie du erfolgreich Digitale Prozesse in dein Unternehmen integrierstIn der 11.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Chris Hahn, ehemaliger Growth-Product-Manager bei Enpal und CPO bei Purpose darüber:Wie man Digitale Produkte in großen Unternehmen etablieren kannWie der Prozessablauf bei Produkt-Teams idealerweise aussieht und wie man diese erfolgreich leitetWelche Vorgehensweisen und Methoden beim arbeiten an digitalen Produkten Sinn machenHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Chris Hahn findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/chris-hahn-087164b3Mehr zu Purpose, der Caree...2022-05-1251 min
Digital TransformersS1 E10 - Gerhard Hochreiter: Die Strategie zur erfolgreichen InnovationskulturIn der zehnten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Gerhard Hochreiter, Experte für New Work, Innovationskulturen und Founding-Member bei dwarfs and Giants darüber:Warum Innovationskulturen in Unternehmen so wichtig sindWie man eine Innovationskultur im Unternehmen etabliertWie die Einflüsse und Anwendungen aus Ventures in das eigene Unternehmen erfolgreich integriert werdenHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Gerhard Hochreiter findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/gerhard-hochreiter-8a030929Harvard Business Artikel zu New-Wo...2022-05-0528 min
Digital TransformersS1 E09 - Dr. Nadine Kammerlander: Welche Innovationsstrategie für dich zum Erfolg führtIn der neunten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Dr. Nadine Kammerlander, Family Business Professor @WHU, Director Institute of Family Business & Mittelstand, Top 40 under 40, darüber:Was man unter inkrementeller und radikaler Innovation verstehtWann welche Innovationsstrategie Sinn für Unternehmen machtWie man die richtigen Mitarbeiter für Innovationsprojekte auswählt und welchen Stellenwert Weiterbildung dabei hatHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Dr. Nadine Kammerlander findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/nadinekammerlanderDr. Nadi...2022-04-2824 min
Digital TransformersS1 E08 - Kira Marie Cremer: Wie "New Work" Innovation fördertIn der achten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Kira Marie Cremer, New-Work Designerin und Dozentin für Social Media Marketing an der Hochschule Fresenius, darüber:Was man unter New-Work verstehtWeshalb New-Work so wichtig ist, um motivierte Mitarbeiter einzustellen und zu haltenWie New-Work Ansätze die Zusammenarbeit intern zwischen Generationen verstärken und Innovation fördernHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Kira Marie Cremer findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/kira-cremerWenn du...2022-04-2132 min
Digital TransformersS1 E07 - Enrico Jakob: Wie Venture Building in deinem Unternehmen erfolgreich gelingtIn der siebten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Enrico Jakob, Mitgründer von Pando Ventures und Investmentmanager in einem herausragenden Münchener Family-Office darüber:Weshalb so viele Start-ups scheiternWas Unternehmen von Start-ups lernen können, wenn sie ihr eigenes, Corporate Venture startenWelche Grundvoraussetzungen Unternehmen haben müssen um erfolgreich Innovationen umzusetzenHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Enrico Jakob findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/enrico-jakobWenn du mehr darüber erfah...2022-04-1430 min
Digital TransformersS1 E06 - Lukas Pauly: Wie dein Unternehmen Innovationsprojekte durch die "VC-Brille" bewerten kannIn der sechsten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Lukas Pauly, Investor bei Picus Capital darüber:Warum Unternehmen bei der Bewertung von Innovationsprojekten von Venture Capitalists (VCs) lernen solltenWie VCs innovative Business Cases systematisch bewerten und was dies für dein Unternehmen bedeutetWas Unternehmen von VC-finanzierten Startups lernen können, um ihre Innovationsprojeke erfolgreich umzusetzenHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Lukas Pauly findest du hier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukaspauly/Wenn...2022-04-0733 min
Digital TransformersS1 E05 - Ivan Kitta: Wie du für deine Innovation ein Nutzerversprechen kreierst, dass Kunden überzeugtIn der fünften Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Ivan Kitta, Head of Marketing bei "GoodMills Deutschland" darüber:Was man unter Nutzerversprechen versteht und wieso dies für jede Innovationen essentiell istWelche Faktoren Unternehmen bei der Definition des innovativen Nutzerversprechens beachten müssenWas bei der Positionierung und Vermarktung des innovativen Nutzerversprechen wichtig istHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Ivan Kitte auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-kitta-7a281b20/Wenn...2022-03-3131 min
Digital TransformersS1 E04 - Patrick Haede: Wie du durch User Feedback erfolgreich dein Produkt iterierstIn der vierten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Patrick Haede, Product Leader bei Gorillas darüber:Weshalb es wichtig ist, frühzeitig sein Produkt mit Hypothesen zu validierenWelche Rolle Nutzerfeedback dabei spielt und wie du dies am besten erhältstAb welchem Zeitpunkt Prototyping sinnvoll istHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Patrick Haede findest du hier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch...2022-03-2428 min
Digital TransformersS1 E03 - Felix Haas: Wie du herausragende UI/UX Designs erschaffstIn der dritten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Felix Haas, Designer in Residence bei Creandum und Experte für UI/UX Design über:Weshalb es wichtig ist als Führungskraft für UI/UX Design geschärft zu seinWas gutes Product Design ausmacht und wie du durch nutzerzentriertes Denken überzeugende Apps für dein Unternehmen erschaffen kannstWorauf dein Team beim Entstehungsprozess Wert legen sollte und warum es besser ist ein Produkt früher als später zu launchenHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du...2022-03-1731 min
Digital TransformersS1 E02 - Oliver Rössling: Wie du die besten Innovationsideen generierst und identifizierstIn der zweiten Folge spricht Ben Kleindienst mit Oliver Rössling, Chief Disruption Officer bei Umlaut und Experte für disruptive InnovationEs geht darum:wie Du Innovationspotentiale erkennst und wo Du am besten ansetztwie Du wirklich gute Innovationsideen generierstwelche kritischen Punkte Du bei der Implementierung von Innovationen beachten musst und wie Du Risiken minimierstHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Du möchtest mehr darüber erfahren, wie wir dich unterstützen können...2022-03-1049 min
Digital TransformersS1 E01 - Julian Willner & Kilian Karrasch: Über hatch und die Ziele des PodcastsIn der ersten Folge spricht Ben Kleindienst mit Julian Willner, Founding Partner bei hatch, und Kilian Karrasch, General Partner bei hatch.Es geht darum:wie ihr Werdegang die Gründung von hatch beflügelt hatdie große Vision und die besondere Herangehensweise von hatch für maximalen Erfolg in digitalen Innovationsprojektenwarum wir diesen Podcast produzieren und wie du davon profitieren kannstHöre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Du möchtest mehr darüber erfahren...2022-03-0331 min
Digital TransformersS1 - Trailer: Der Digital Transformers PodcastMöchtest du dein Unternehmen fit für die digitale Zukunft machen? Innovative Projekte erfolgreich vorantreiben und dich vom Wettbewerb absetzen? Industrie-definierende Business-Modelle aufbauen und neue Kundengruppen ansprechen? Alte Strukturen und Prozesse hinter dir lassen und in die Zukunft schreiten? Dann bist du beim Digital Transformer Podcast genau richtig. Wöchentlich sprechen wir mit anerkannten Vordenkern, erfolgreichen Gründern und Top-Führungskräften darüber, wie du erfolgreich digitalisieren kannst - praxisnah und Schritt-für-Schritt direkt für dich anwendbar.Folge jetzt unserem Podcast.2022-03-0100 min
From Scratch: Safari durch Berlins Startup Dschungel07 - Kilian Karrasch: Die Geschichte eines Gründers, dessen Startup nicht durch die Decke gingIn dieser Episode haben wir uns mit Kilian getroffen. Wir kennen Kilian bereits eine Weile und freuen uns unheimlich, dass er sich dazu bereit erklärt hat diese Folge mit uns aufzunehmen! Kilian ist Gründer des Startups "Connme" und gemeinsam mit seinen Mitgründern musste er sich eingestehen, dass Connme so wie sie es bisher aufbauen nicht funktionieren wird. Wir sprechen über das in Deutschland immer noch heikle Thema "Scheitern", die Faszination der Startup-Welt und über Dinge die einen das Scheitern lehrt! Für alle Gründer und Gründungsinteressierten ein must-listen, denn wer aus Fehlern lernen kann, der sche...2019-06-281h 02