Shows
TEQ ShiftBeyond the Founder’s GripScaling means trusting others to lead.In this TEQ Shift Podcast episode, Viktor Calabro reflects on the toughest lesson for founders: learning to step back. From letting go of control to building remote-first companies that balance freedom with structure, his insights offer a roadmap for scaling sustainably.We cover:✅ Why founders often become the bottleneck✅ How to balance freedom and accountability in remote-first teams✅ The hidden rules that make autonomy work✅ Building leadership layers to carry responsibility✅ Why burnout forces a shift in leadership style👉 Read more: Beyond the Founder’s...
2025-10-2316 min
TEQ ShiftReal transformation is measured in years, not quarters.The Illusion of Speed: Real transformation is measured in years, not quarters.Digital transformation is often sold as something you can deliver in months. But according to Dr. Michael Müller-Wünsch, CIO and Board Member at OTTO Group, true transformation is a marathon, not a sprint.In this TEQ Shift Podcast episode, Dr. Müller-Wünsch explains why cultural change, business alignment, and patient leadership matter more than fast restructuring or rushing into cloud projects.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:30 Why speed in transformation is an illusion04:50 The role of c...
2025-10-0918 min
TEQ ShiftBeyond Static Dashboards: Why streaming data powers the AI era.Batch is history. The future of data is in motion.In this TEQ Shift Podcast episode, Kai Waehner (Global Field CTO, Confluent) shares why static dashboards and batch reports no longer cut it in the AI era. From fraud detection to real-time customer experiences, streaming data provides the context that powers proactive AI and agile businesses.We cover:✅ Why static dashboards create blind spots✅ The role of streaming in powering agentic AI✅ Industry examples already using streaming today✅ How leaders can shift from batch to data in motion
2025-09-2519 min
TEQ ShiftBreaking the MonolithMonoliths once kept enterprises stable. Now they’re holding them back.In this TEQ Shift Podcast episode, Alexander Martens breaks down why event-driven architectures are essential for agility in the AI era. From avoiding innovation bottlenecks to integrating real-time AI systems, this conversation offers leaders a practical guide to breaking free from legacy constraints.We discuss:✅ Why monolithic systems slow down innovation✅ The benefits of modular, event-driven architectures✅ Common pitfalls: integration complexity and governance gaps✅ Five hacks for incremental adoption✅ Leadership’s role in guiding the transition👉 Read more: https://www...
2025-09-1122 min
TEQ ShiftHuman Side of AIReal AI transformation doesn’t start with models. It starts with people.In this TEQ Shift Podcast episode, Josip Lazarevski shares lessons from leading digital and AI adoption at Johnson Controls and Palo Alto Networks. From legacy chillers to cutting-edge cyber security, he explains why trust, clarity, and leadership are the real drivers of AI success.We discuss:✅ Why “AI for humanity” should be the guiding principle✅ How to modernise legacy industries without losing people✅ The hidden costs of chasing AI hype✅ Avoiding burnout in digital transformation projects✅ Building trust and value from d...
2025-08-2826 min
TEQ ShiftArchitecting for the Agentic AI EraAgentic AI is here—and it’s changing how we think about building, deploying, and scaling intelligent systems. But speed without structure is a trap.In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, Dr. Stefan Ebener, Head of Customer Engineering for Google Cloud in Germany, shares why architecture—not hype—will determine who wins in the agentic AI era.Discover how to:✅ Build AI systems that act, not just respond.✅ Design architectures that support autonomy, integration, and governance.✅ Avoid the costliest mistakes in scaling AI.✅ Move from PoC to production without losing business...
2025-08-1424 min
TEQ ShiftVenture Clienting: The Smart Way to Work with StartupsMost corporate innovation fails long before a pilot launches. Why? Because it’s not tied to a real business problem.In this episode, Dr. Philipp Gneiting, former Head of Open Innovation at Mercedes-Benz, breaks down why so many startup partnerships stall—and how the venture client model changes everything.✅ Stop mentoring. Start buying.✅ Define use cases with budgets attached.✅ Shift from innovation theatre to real value.We talk about:– Why PoCs aren’t enough– The biggest bottleneck inside large companies– How to build startup partnerships that deliverTakeaways– I...
2025-07-3127 min
TEQ ShiftFounders Must Learn FastYou can build the product.But can you convince someone to run their warehouse on it?In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, Hendrik Thamer—CEO and co-founder of Cellumation—shares the hard lessons behind scaling a deep tech system into one of the most risk-sensitive industries: intra-logistics.What began as a university spin-off is now a modular conveyor platform powered by AI, vision, and software-defined flexibility. But what makes the system work isn’t just tech. It’s trust.Hendrik opens up about leading through long sales cycles, engineering-team focus, and the...
2025-07-1717 min
TEQ ShiftStrategy Before StackMost companies rush into cloud, AI, and compliance tooling, without a clear goal. Christian Scholz believes that’s backwards.In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, the VP of Cloud Business at Arvato Systems—and lead architect behind Google Wallet—shares what 30+ years in the field have taught him: IT should follow business, not the buzz.Christian explains why tech doesn’t need to move faster—it needs to move with purpose. And how business-aligned strategy, not just modern stacks, is what actually scales.You’ll learn how to:✅ Avoid “cloud-first” traps that never d...
2025-07-0321 min
TEQ ShiftWhen Boards Ignore TechMost companies treat IT like plumbing, until it breaks. But Markus Sontheimer has spent decades proving that when tech leads the strategy, it drives the business.In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, Markus shares the playbook behind real digital transformation: the 8-Spoke IT Transformation Wheel. From his time as CIO at Mercedes-Benz, DB Schenker, Deutsche Bank, and most recently Group CIDO at ISS, Markus has led IT in four industries and turned it into a competitive weapon.We talk about what actually works when modernising legacy landscapes, aligning global teams, and making tech...
2025-06-1934 min
TEQ ShiftBeyond Human VisionLeaders in regulated, high-stakes industries are under pressure to modernise fast, without compromising on quality, compliance, or ROI. In this episode, Ralf Klädtke, Managing Director at Gestalt Automation, shares how hyperspectral imaging and AI are transforming industrial quality assurance, and what it really takes to implement scalable, ROI-driven innovation.From navigating complexity in global organisations to building AI systems that deliver tangible results, Ralf brings hard-earned insights from aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing—all grounded in execution, not hype.You’ll learn how to…– Spot hidden flaws (literally) using hyperspectral imaging and AI– Avoid the m...
2025-06-0525 min
TEQ ShiftCulture Eats CodeLegacy systems don’t crash companies—misaligned people do. In this episode, Marc Gasser talks with Füsun Wehrmann, ex Group CTO at InPost and former tech leader at Microsoft and Wayfair, about how culture, not architecture, is often the bottleneck in transformation.She reveals how to untangle perceptions, build real change teams, and lead through ambiguity, especially with GenAI flooding the industry with both hype and fear.You’ll learn how to:✅ Identify root causes behind transformation stalls✅ Avoid hero traps and create shared ownership✅ Tackle GenAI resistance with psycholo...
2025-05-2218 min
TEQ ShiftThe Real Value of AI in BusinessLegacy data chaos can ruin your AI project before it even begins. Boris Bialek, Global Field CTO at MongoDB, reveals how leading businesses achieve real results with AI by first mastering data clean-up, real-time capabilities, and practical strategies to align technology with business goals.You’ll learn:✅ Why your AI project must start from business problems, not technology✅ How to tackle data chaos efficiently✅ Real-world frameworks (MAAP) that ensure AI delivers business value✅ The importance of real-time response for AI solutions✅ Why thinking big and starting...
2025-05-0821 min
TEQ ShiftDigital Leadership SecretsRemote and hybrid teams are here to stay—but how do you lead them well?CREATEQ CEO Philipp Ringgenberg shares what it takes to enable distributed teams to thrive. From empathy to rhythm, structure to upskilling—this episode is a leadership guide for a digitally connected world.Takeaways:✅ Trust and alignment as non-negotiables✅ The power of autonomy and simplicity✅ Why empathy isn’t a ‘soft’ skill✅ Celebrate progress and remove blockers✅ Structure rhythms that sustain momentumDiscover why people—not tools—build high-p...
2025-04-2410 min
TEQ ShiftCompliance in Regulated IndustriesCompliance is no longer a checkbox—it's a code-level commitment.In high-stakes industries like crypto, fintech, and aviation, a single line of code can trigger a regulatory crisis. As systems scale and speed becomes essential, compliance, auditability, and security must be baked into every sprint.In this episode, Marc Gasser sits down with Erwin Veldhuis—ex-CTO in the crypto world and now Head of Growth at CREATEQ—to uncover how compliance-driven development keeps companies secure, agile, and scalable.How are tech leaders building software that can:✅ Pass audits with immutable logs and real-tim...
2025-04-1012 min
TEQ Shift5 Steps to Attract Top Tech TalentFinding top tech talent can be tough, but it doesn't have to feel impossible. At CREATEQ, we've learned a few things about what actually works, and we're ready to share these insights to help you attract the best.In this episode of the TEQ Shift podcast, Marc Gasser hosts Ana Dedeic and Sonja Tomic to discuss the challenges and strategies in talent acquisition within the tech industry.The conversation emphasizes the need for a positive candidate experience and the significance of building relationships in hiring.Takeaways:The talent pool is shrinking, making...
2025-03-2711 min
TEQ ShiftReduce your IT expenses using AI for better coding, refactoring, and complianceThe Legacy code is a ticking time bomb. 80% of IT budgets are spent keeping outdated systems alive, while innovation takes a back seat. In regulated industries, compliance and security add even more weight to the challenge. But AI is changing the game.In this episode, Marc Gasser asks Dr. Oliver Gausmann to break down how AI-assisted coding and refactoring are revolutionising software development for regulated industries. How are businesses leveraging custom-trained AI models to:✅ Transform legacy systems instead of patching them up.✅ Apply refactoring—from COBOL to...
2025-03-1316 min
TEQ ShiftTEQ Shift Podcast: Navigating Tech Leadership in the AI EraWelcome to the TEQ Shift Podcast. AI is transforming technology businesses, but navigating security, privacy, and accuracy at scale is a minefield. Software used to be built to last-now it's built to evolve as AI takes over maintenance, optimisation, and scaling at a level no human team can match. Technology leaders need to move forward without losing control of the process.In this first episode, we set the stage for how AI is reshaping business strategy, product management and software development.Why 80% of IT budgets are wasted — and how AI ch...
2025-03-1101 min