ROS, EBIT, CASE — the Annual Press Conference is one of the most important, and also one of the more complex events that take place at Daimler. But in my role as a Social Media Manager I nonetheless have to maintain an overview, in spite of all the acronyms and figures. So far, I’ve seldom attended the Annual Press Conferences, or APCs for short — but in the run-up to this year’s APC I’ve done a great deal of research about them, and now I’m going to share my new knowledge and experiences with you. Here we go!

When I go for a walk with our dog I can let my thoughts drift and completely switch off my work mindset. For me that’s very important, because I’ve got a really demanding job. It’s often extremely fast-paced. That means I have to get outdoors once in a while, relax completely, and watch my dog frolic. The natural world is important, and I need it.

Today it feels as though it’s the seventy-fourth day of January. I’ve got a bad case of the winter blues, and I’ve had them since the beginning of this year. The sky is gray, the days are short, and it’s SO COLD! I’m ready for the winter to start fading away.

What innovation platforms are there at Daimler and who is behind them? At #venturewednesday we give insights behind the scenes of the Daimler ventures and their exciting task: the future of mobility. This time: The Startup Intelligence Center.

The first ball sped toward us from the side without any warning, barely missing us. Before we could see what game was being played, a second ball flew toward us and hit. Not us, however — it was another pedestrian who was just then walking toward us.

The discussion of whether esports are genuine sports has been going on for quite some time. Double-digit growth rates, sold-out stadiums, millions of spectators and award money totaling several million euros clearly show that esports stopped being a fringe phenomenon long ago.

When you are racing at a speed of 400 km/h, there is no time to second-guess your decisions. As a pilot, I have to implement with one hundred percent accuracy the plans I have previously worked out as a team leader together with my crew. In this context, we need absolute concentration, a flow of new ideas, and unconditional trust.

Dear fan club, here’s a sign of life from me at long last! This session is unplugged as I’m writing directly from the snuggly soft coffee-colored plush that lines the trunk of my 380 SLC.

The reason why it’s not a normal morningat the wind tunnel in Sindelfingen is that today we are hosting a special guest that I’m especially happy to meet: The triathlete Jan Frodeno.

What about innovation platforms at Daimler and the people behind it? With #venturewednesday we introduce the teams and their special role in shaping the future of mobility. This time: Tech Invest - the M&A colleagues at Daimler who are responsible for strategic startup investments.