imPulse - Founders & Tech Talk

imPulse - Founders & Tech Talk

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imPulse - Founders & Tech Talk episodes

  • #10 Anina Botha | Empowering Founders with Resilience, Mentorship and Start-Up Success

    In this podcast episode Anina Botha shares her experiences and emphasizes the importance of support, networks, and a focus on early-stage and user experience for success in the startup world, especially for women.

    Chapter:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:37 Anina Botha's Company Overview
    02:12 Location Independence
    05:11 Challenges and Strategies of Being Location Independent
    08:18 Importance of Word of Mouth and Personal Interaction
    09:35 Female Founders in Startup Communities
    15:12 Personal Founding Journey
    15:37 De-risking and Starting a Business
    17:15 Importance of Support System and Networking
    20:03 Role of Mentoring Platforms
    23:26 Startup Ecosystem and Reciprocity
    25:22 Defining Success for 10/1
    30:44 Experience with Investors
    31:39 Angel Investing
    31:52 Startup Funding
    32:51 Advice on Navigating the Startup World
    33:21 Final Thoughts
    34:45 Closing Remarks
    🔗 Useful Links:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/aninalambrechts/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/tenslashone/

    36 min
  • #9 Dimitri & Max | Building a start-up in the craftsmen industry!

    Join us for our next episode of "imPulse" as we sit down with Max and Dimitri, the co-founders of ConnectedCrafts. In this engaging discussion, we'll explore:
    The Shortage in Skilled Labor: Delving into the current challenges and implications of the skilled labor gap in the craftsmen industry.
    What is ConnectedCrafts All About: Discover the mission, products, and services of ConnectedCrafts and how they aim to revolutionize the industry.
    Their Vision & Funding: Learn about Max and Dimitri's vision for the future of craftsmen work and the journey of securing funding to bring their innovative ideas to life.
    Don't miss this insightful conversation on building a start-up in one of the most essential yet evolving industries. Tune in to be inspired by their journey and the future of ConnectedCrafts!
    chapter:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:15 Founders Talk: Connected Crafts
    00:56 Connected Crafts: Value Proposition
    03:02 Understanding the Market
    04:45 Behind the Scenes: Technical Perspective
    07:01 Dimitri's Journey to Connected Crafts
    08:21 Challenges in the Industry
    09:00 The Impact of Demographic Change
    14:15 The Platform: How it Works
    15:12 Platform Functionality and Value Proposition
    17:21 Traction and Validation
    24:18 Future Vision and Expansion
    25:10 Co-founders' Daily Life and Challenges
    28:30 Seeking Further Investment
    31:07 Fundraising and Resilience
    31:36 Closing Remarks and Future Expectations
    32:12 Podcast Wrap-up and Call to Action
    🔗 Useful Links:
    Connect with Maximilian Gick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-gick-188492122/
    Connect with Dimitri Gertsmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitri-gertsmann-6b001632/
    Follow ConnectedCrafts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connected-crafts/?viewAsMember=true
    Or get more details from ConnectedCrafts:
    Portfolio: Connected Crafts | REHAU New Ventures

    33 min
  • #8 Linda Yates | The essence of Corporate Mentoring: Opportunities and Challenges

    In this podcast episode we had the honour to speak with Linda Yates, the Founder and CEO of Mach49 about the opportunities and challenges of corporate mentoring.
    Linda Yates is the Founder and CEO of Mach49, which partners with the Global 1000 to drive venture-driven growth through building ventures, investing, and strategic partnerships, focusing on scalable execution and innovation. With over 30 years of experience, she has also served on numerous boards, authored the acclaimed book "The Unicorn Within," and is known for her environmental activism and advocacy for 21st-century education.
    Chapter:
    00:12 Guest Introduction
    00:54 Risks for Legacy Companies
    01:33 Corporate Venturing
    01:47 Linda's Journey to Mach49
    07:37 Need for Corporate Venturing
    11:05 Culture in Corporate Venturing
    12:05 Building a Growth Engine
    12:05 Practical Steps to Corporate Venturing
    16:25 Creating Space for Ventures
    17:32 Addressing the Cultural Clash
    19:54 Large Companies in Problem Solving
    20:21 Understanding the Need for Change
    20:35 Assessing Internal Talent
    20:47 Four Types in Venture Building
    21:43 The New Venture Board
    24:18 Understanding the Role of Growth Advocates
    25:53 Tapping into Corporate Assets
    26:56 Overcoming Internal Friction
    32:15 Understanding Customer Pain
    36:39 The Process of Venture Building
    37:25 The Role of Corporate Venture Capital
    39:58 Incubation Phase
    41:02 Acceleration Phase
    41:49 Importance of Valuations
    43:23 Venture Building vs Venture Investing
    43:53 Importance of Business Execution Plan
    44:35 Venture Investing
    46:00 Importance of Design in Venture Investing
    46:19 Five Key Elements of Acceleration
    47:04 Importance of Financial Impact
    49:54 Strategic Partnering
    50:16 Leveraging Assets
    56:40 Venture Driven Growth
    59:09 The Importance of Looking Forward
    59:57 Risk and Venture Building
    01:00:51 Role of Leadership
    01:01:41 Role of the C-suite
    01:03:19 Importance of Execution
    01:03:40 Closing Remarks
    01:04:38 Outro
    Guest:
    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-yates-19550249/


    The St. Gallen Business Model Navigator:

    https://shorturl.at/nkgmx
    The following three books are all relevant to the topics which where discussed in the podcast:
    Jim Snabbe’s book: Dreams and Details:
    https://shorturl.at/knaoS
    Professor Huggy Rao and Professor Bob Sutton’s (Stanford) book: The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder, about removing friction and seizing advantages:
    https://shorturl.at/MrLII
    Professor Vijay Govindarajan (Dartmouth) and Professor Venkat Venkatraman’s (Boston University) book: Fusion Strategy: How Real-Time Data and AI will power the Industrial Future. It covers using AI and data to address customer needs:
    https://shorturl.at/oXJCA
    Link to the website on Linda Yates´ book:

    https://www.mach49.com/book/the-unicorn-within


    Linda’s book, The Unicorn Within — How Companies Can Create Game-Changing Ventures at Startup Speed, published by Harvard Business Review Press in October 2022, has been widely acclaimed. Featured in major media outlets, it was named one of Forbes' Top Ten Business Books of 2022 and one of “7 Startup Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read.” It was the top new release on Amazon in Strategic Planning and Venture Capital and is now used as a textbook worldwide. The book is also on the Harvard Press All Time Ideas with Impact List.

    🎧 Join this episode to explore the highs and lows of modern entrepreneurship. Learn how to navigate the unspoken hurdles and redefine entrepreneurship beyond traditional titles and roles.
    🎧 You can also listen to our podcast on the following platforms:
    Apple Podcasts:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/impulse-founders-tech-talk/id1707856879

    Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7yGiJoDqQVD4BX1QiVKoZT?si=3204da50349745af&nd=1&dlsi=f82eb3e9fe3544d2


    Subscribe to our channel for more insightful conversations. If you liked this episode, we look forward to your thoughts in the comments!

    1 hr 6 min
  • #7 Maximilian Gassner & Thomas Raab | Building Tomorrow: Insights from the Co-Founders EuerZuhause

    Tune in to the latest episode of imPulse as Max and Tom, Co-Founders of EuerZuhause, share their visionary insights and innovative strategies shaping the future of home construction.

    Chapter:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:41 Maximilian Career Path
    02:14 Thomas Career Path
    03:02 Overview of Euer Zuhause
    04:06 Euer Zuhause Business Model
    05:25 Thomas Role as Co-founder
    07:55 Focus and Future Plans
    09:12 Investment and Revenue Generation
    11:35 Ideal Investor for EuerZuhause
    12:40 Team Dynamics at EuerZuhause
    12:40 Working in a Distributed Manner
    20:34 Tom Goals for EuerZuhause
    21:04 Maximilian Goals for EuerZuhause
    21:56 Long-term Vision for EuerZuhause
    23:03 Where to Find EuerZuhause Online
    23:31 Utilizing TikTok for EuerZuhause
    24:32 Conclusion


    Links:    

    Connect with Maximilian Gassner:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-gassner/

    Connect with Thomas Raab:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasraab/ 

    26 min
  • #6 hosted by Lydia Haupt | Nils Wagner in the Spotlight

    Today, the script is flipped as Nils personally talks about his journey of starting a company, his personal experiences, and finally what New Ventures is about.

    Chapter:
    00:00 Introduction
    01:18 Early Life and Background
    02:42 Career Path
    04:31 Experience in China
    05:44 Entrepreneurial Journey
    09:07 About Rehau
    12:46 Adapting to Local Markets
    15:47 Comparison of Business Models in Different Markets
    19:48 Personal Experience in China
    21:44 Transition to CEO of New Ventures
    22:19 Building New Ventures
    23:32 Challenges in a Mature Organization
    26:12 Becoming Independent
    28:21 Attracting Fresh Talent
    32:07 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Mindset
    34:37 Digital Disruption in the Construction Industry
    38:15 Potential Expansion of Renovation Tool
    39:24 Source of Ideas
    40:07 The Importance of Implementation
    41:01 Vision for the Next 75 Years
    42:31 The Importance of Continuous Innovation
    44:41 Plan for the Next 75 Hours
    45:01 Staying Curious and Inspired
    47:04 The Core Idea of the Podcast
    48:15 Closing Remarks

    Connect with Lydia Haupt:

    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-haupt-a55797aa/


    49 min
  • #5 Svenja Winterbach | Corporate Venture Building from a founder's perspective

    Svenja Winterbach, Co-founder of startup “_blaenk”, has immersed herself in both worlds: as the founder of her own company and now as a venture builder. We shed light on Svenja's personal founder story, her learnings and why she believes that venture building within a company requires similar attitudes and skills as in the world "out there".

    Chapter:
    00:00 Introduction
    01:34 Svenja Winterbach's Background and Journey
    08:07 Motivation and Success Factors
    12:29 Blank's Journey
    13:20 Challenges and Pivoting
    17:45 Fundraising Experiences
    20:43 Investor Relations and Challenges
    25:20 Transition from Startup to Corporate Role
    26:07 Comparing Startup and Corporate Founding
    31:45 Role in Digital8 Platform
    36:09 Conclusion

    guest:

    Svenja Winterbach

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenja-winterbach-863230137/

    38 min
  • #4 Katja Kolmetz | Leadership is not a job title

    Katja Kolmetz, Founder of Wavemakers, Explores 'Leadership Beyond Titles' in Conversation with Nils Wagner.

    Delving into the significance of imposter syndrome, Katja shares

    insights linked to her personal journey as a founder.

    Chapter:
    00:07 Katja Kolmetz Introduction
    00:34 Discussion on Diversity in Organizations
    01:18 Katja Kollmetz's Connection to Tel Aviv
    03:52 Experience in Asia
    08:30 Return to Germany and Corporate Innovation
    10:24 Tradeoff Between Corporate and Startup Cultures
    15:18 Decision to Leave Corporate Role
    17:11 Introduction to Wavemakers
    18:15 Mission of Wavemakers
    19:20 Democratizing Leadership
    20:36 Approach to Leadership Development
    22:41 Addressing Imposter Syndrome
    26:45 Personal Experiences with Imposter Syndrome
    29:50 The Need for Diversity in Organizations
    31:36 Female Founders in the Startup Ecosystem
    33:39 The Role of Female Investors
    35:36 The Importance of Authentic Leadership
    38:43 Developing Personal Leadership Style
    39:49 Creating a Unique Startup Culture
    41:06 Impact of a Balanced Work Environment
    41:36 About WaveMakers
    42:01 How to Connect with WaveMakers
    43:03 Conclusion
    guest:

    Katja Kolmetz

     

    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wavemakers.io/

    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/wavemakers-io/

    Website:

    www.wavemakers.io


    44 min
  • #3 Tiankai Feng | If data is the force, then we’re the Jedi Council

    In our third episode, Nils Wagner talks to Tiankai Feng, Ted Talk speaker, musician and data analyst about the passion for data and their meaningfulness to companies & human beings.

    Chapter:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:17 Guest Introduction: Tiankai Feng
    00:54 Tiankai's TEDx Talk Experience
    02:01 AI in Music Creation
    03:08 AI as a Tool in Songwriting
    05:53 Combining Music and Data Analysis
    08:38 Optimism Towards Technology
    10:12 Regulating AI
    15:01 AI and Global Markets
    15:15 Opportunities and Risks for Companies
    19:54 Importance of Data Governance for AI
    20:31 Establishing a Data Governance Strategy
    22:51 AI Tools in Use
    24:18 Intellectual Property and AI
    27:29 Future of AI: Hopes and Fears
    28:22 Personal Expectations from AI
    29:30 Conclusion
    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiankaifeng


    TedTalk:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2mzJ5VPyk

    32 min
  • #2 Shiran Imladovsky | Technology and Social Impact - Goosebumps Moments

    In this episode, Nils Wagner talks with Shira Mlamdovsky about "Social Impact & Technology." Shiran has impressive examples of the impact technology can create within social live.

    Chapter:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:17 Guest Introduction: Sharam Mlamdowski
    01:19 Shiran's Work and Mission
    02:46 Balancing Business and Purpose
    05:19 The 'Listen to My Voice' Project
    08:46 Ethical Considerations and Responsibility
    10:25 Potential Misuse of Technology
    11:52 Impact of the 'Listen to My Voice' Project
    14:28 The Shimon Peres Project
    16:41 The Holocaust Education Project
    19:19 The Sophia Project
    21:20 Domestic Abuse: A Global Issue
    22:28 Preventive Measures and Learning from Domestic Violence Patterns
    23:52 Privacy and Trust in the Chatbot
    24:28 Potential for Other Applications
    25:26 Localization and Personalization of the Chatbot
    26:27 Appearance of the Chatbot
    27:20 Israel as a Startup Nation
    32:18 Supporting Female Founders in Israel
    35:33 Future Plans and Projects

    Shiran on LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiraniml


    The Platform

    https://www.d-id.com/

    38 min
  • #1 Mina Saidze | The imperative of Diversity in AI Moments

    As part of our podcast "imPulse", we take a look at current tech trends and give our listeners insights from very different perspectives. Today, Nils, CEO REHAU New Ventures talks to Mina Saidze, Tech Evangelist, Founder & Author about generative AI in the context of diversity and why we need to democratise AI.

    Chapter:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:56 Mina Seidze' Background and Passion
    02:55 Inclusive Tech and Its Mission
    04:29 Diversity and Inclusion in Tech
    06:21 Challenges of Traditional Companies
    08:07 Diversity and Inclusion in Traditional Companies
    12:15 The Importance of Inclusion in Tech
    13:27 Unfair Aspects in Technology
    14:07 The Role of Data in Tech Bias
    19:58 Introduction to AI Ethics
    20:42 AI and Big Data Analytics
    21:07 Generative AI and its Impact
    21:44 Political Aspects of AI Ethics
    23:36 EU AI Act and its Impact
    24:31 AI Ethics in the Private Sector
    27:22 Role of C-Level Executives in AI Ethics
    28:55 AI Ethics Training and Literacy
    30:46 Organizational Readiness for AI Ethics
    31:35 Under-representation of Females in Tech
    32:47 Experiences as a Female Founder
    34:02 Reducing Barriers for Females in Tech
    37:19 Fair Tech: The Book
    37:40 About the Book 'Fair Tech'
    38:17 Topics Covered in 'Fair Tech'
    39:12 Discussion on Regulation and Freedom in Tech Industry
    40:19 Reasons for Delayed Publication
    41:05 Challenges of Writing About Rapidly Changing Tech
    42:05 Closing Remarks

    Mina-Saidze

    https://www.minasaidze.com/



    43 min

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