Process Transformers

This insightful episode with Gero Decker dives deep into how AI and quick adaptability are reshaping business landscapes. Learn about emerging trends, the benefits of swift technological integration, and strategies for maintaining a competitive edge. Discover why staying agile and informed is crucial for businesses seeking to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital revolution.

Guest:

Gero Decker 

General Manager SAP Signavio

Gero was previously co-founder and CEO of Signavio, a leading provider of process management software with over 2,000 customers and more than 500 employees worldwide, which was acquired by SAP in early 2021. Gero holds a PhD in Business Process Management from the Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam, Germany, and is a globally recognized thought leader in process management and business transformation.

He is currently leading the Product & Engineering department at SAP Signavio as General Manager and is also Co-Managing Director of SAP Labs Berlin Gero has recently launched his book: “Signavio – Together As One” which provides a behind-scenes look at the rise of Signavio.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Gero Decker | LinkedIn, Gero Decker | X
• Signavio: Together As One | Book
• Signavio: Together As One | Podcast
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

If you have questions or comments, email: [email protected]

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In this episode of Process Transformers, Lukas Egger engages with Samuel Hammond, Chief Economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, to explore the significant implications of AI on business transformation and economic structures. They discuss the crucial differences between first-order and second-order effects of disruptive technologies, emphasizing how AI not only impacts immediate tasks but also reshapes entire industries and governance frameworks.

Hear how AI is eliminating traditional agency barriers, enhancing productivity, and enabling new opportunities for value creation. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of technology and business, filled with actionable strategies to navigate the evolving economic landscape.

Let’s dive right in!

Guest:

Samuel Hammond 

Chief Economist at the Foundation for American Innovation

Samuel Hammond is Chief Economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, where his research focuses on artificial intelligence and the institutional impact of emerging technologies. He previously worked as the director of social policy for the Niskanen Center, where he remains a senior fellow; as an economist for the Government of Canada specializing in regional economic development; and as a graduate research fellow for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. 

Sam received a BA in Economics from Saint Mary’s University and MA in Economics from George Mason University and Carleton University. 

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Samuel Hammond
  • Samuel Hammond | X 
  • Samuel Hammond | Personal Newsletter 
  • Samuel Hammond | LinkedIn
  • [email protected]
• The Foundation for American Innovation 
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

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Join us on Process Transformers as Dan Balcauski sheds light on the pillars of SaaS growth and the profound impact of pricing strategies.

Explore how focusing beyond mere acquisition to include effective monetization and retention can fundamentally transform your business. Dan argues compellingly that success depends not just on what you charge but, importantly, on who and how you charge.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deep dive into the mechanics of business growth. Let’s dive right in! 

Guest:

Dan Balcauski 

Founder and Chief Pricing Officer at Product Tranquility

Dan Balcauski is the founder and Chief Pricing Officer at Product Tranquility, based in Austin, TX. He focuses on helping high-volume B2B SaaS CEOs define pricing and packaging for new products. Over his career, he has worked in both B2C and B2B companies ranging from startups to publicly traded enterprises. 

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Dan Balcauski | LinkedIn , Dan Balcauski | X 
• Product Tranquility: Product Tranquility 
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

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Dive into a transformative discussion with Christian Idiodi on how focusing on outcomes rather than just deliverables can revolutionize your approach to business. This episode strips back the conventional focus on timelines to explore the impact of a customer-centric product model, encouraging frequent updates and active customer engagement. Gain insights that could revolutionize your business perspective and execution. Let’s dive right in!

Guest:

Christian Idiodi

Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group

Meet our guest Christian Idiodi, a highly esteemed partner at Silicon Valley Product Group. Christian has been a product leader for over 20 years, building teams and developing enterprise and consumer products that have shaped companies such as CareerBuilder and Merrill Corporation and clients such as Microsoft, Starbucks, and Squarespace.

Christian is passionate about helping companies implement the discipline of product management to build world-class products and new technologies.

Before joining Silicon Valley Product Group, Christian was the Global Head of Product for Merrill Corporation. He built the company’s product organization and led them through a transformational, large-scale industry launch of the first SaaS app for due diligence in the finance industry.

Christian is co-author of SVPG’s book, Transformed and host of the SVPG podcast, Product Therapy.

We are thrilled to have Christian Idiodi share his extensive knowledge and insights on business process transformation in this episode of “Process Transformers.” 

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Christian Idiodi |LinkedIn, Christian Idiodi |X
• Silicon Valley Product Group: Silicon Valley Product Group
• Innovate Africa Foundation: Innovate Africa Foundation
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

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Join us in this discussion with Max Bennett, co-founder / CEO of alby and author of ‘A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution AI, and the Five Breakthroughs that Made our Brains’, as he explains the fascinating intersection of biological versus artificial intelligence and how “ Evolution doesn’t redesign things from scratch. It has to tinker with what’s already available.” Let’s dive in!

Tune into an enlightening discussion with Max Bennett as he compares the evolutionary paths of biological systems and AI. Delve into the unique challenges AI faces with incremental learning and understand the evolutionary pressures that sculpt both natural and artificial forms of intelligence. Whether you’re a technology enthusiast or just starting to explore this field, this episode promises to deepen your understanding and spark your curiosity about the dynamic interplay between biology and technology. Consider this conversation a must-listen for anyone looking to grasp the complexities of AI and its future potential!

For more insights into AI and business transformation, download our latest white paper: Harnessing AI in Business Transformation Management

Guest:

Max Bennett

Founder, CEO Future Works

Co-founder & CEO of alby | Author of “A Brief History of Intelligence”

Max Bennett is the cofounder & CEO of alby, an AI company based in New York City. Max was previously the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Bluecore, a company that uses AI to help some of the largest brands in the world personalize their marketing. Bluecore was recently valued at over $1 billion dollars, ranked numerous times on the Inc 500 fastest growing companies in the US, and won the 2018 Glassdoor ‘Best Places to Work’ award. Bluecore is used by 25% of the top 100 retailers in the US.

Prior to Bluecore, Max was a trader at Goldman Sachs. He holds several patents for AI-related technologies, and has published numerous research papers in peer-reviewed journals on the topics of evolutionary neuroscience and intelligence.

Max graduated, summa cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in economics and mathematics, also winning the John M. Olin prize for the Best Economics Honors Thesis. In 2017, he was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Enterprise Technology.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Max Bennett – LinkedIn | Literature Website
• Alby: LinkedIn
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

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Discover the essence of true innovation with Matt Leta as he shares groundbreaking insights from his discussions with 100 global leaders. This episode explores how diverse cultural perspectives shape innovative practices, distinguishing genuine innovation from mere enhancement. Join us to unravel the complexities of transformation and learn what it takes to turn ideas into impactful improvements across different regions.

Guest:

Matt Leta

Founder, CEO Future Works

Matt Leta, a seasoned innovator and digital product strategist with over two decades of hands-on experience. He founded his first startup at 19, leading him from Poland to London and Silicon Valley. 

Matt later established HOO KOO E KOO and Future Works, a remote company that assisted over 150 startups, mid-size and Fortune 500 companies with digital product innovation. His client list includes Apple, Google and JLL. 

In 2020, Matt founded Future Horizon, a non-profit organization and community uniting leaders and innovators to help solve tomorrow’s problems. Through his #HustleGPT challenge, Matt pioneered AI-driven business creation. He now leads Future Works, applying AI to accelerate delivery and innovation. 

His book “The LEAP Guide” providing 4 steps to accelerate innovation in the Age of AI quickly became bestseller in many categories.

Join us as Matt shares his dynamic insights on leveraging technology for business transformation and discusses the potential that AI and digital strategies hold in shaping sustainable futures.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Matt Leta | LinkedIn, Matt Leta| Medium, Matt Leta | Twitter, Matt Leta | Book “The Leap Guide”
• Future Works: Future Works
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

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Dive into this enlightening episode of with our guest Jan vom Brocke, who unveils the essence of process science in business transformation. Learn how integrating varied disciplines and leveraging digital data can offer a more cohesive understanding of processes and spark significant innovations in business practice. Get ready to be inspired by the potential of process science!

Guest:

Jan vom Brocke

Professor of Information Systems & Business Process Management at the University of Münster and Director of ERCIS – The European Research Center for Information Systems

Jan is a distinguished academic and professional in the field of Information Systems and Business Process Management (BPM). He also holds visiting professorships and lectureships at several universities including the University of Liechtenstein, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), the University of Luzern in Switzerland, and Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) in Potsdam.

He is regarded one of the founders of Process Science, the interdisciplinary study of socio-technical change, and he has been named an Honorary Distinguished Professor for Process Science at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth University.

He has an impressive publication record with over 30 books and 400 papers in top-tier journals such as Management Science, MISQ, ISR, JMIS, JIT, ISJ, EJIS, and MIT Sloan Management Review. He is the editor and author of bestsellers such as the International Handbook on Business Process Management, BPM – Driving Innovation in a Digital World, Green BPM, and the BPM Cases Series.

The Stanford List of the World`s Top 2% Scientists positions him in the top 0.5% most cited researchers across all fields of science.

His leadership roles include being the President of the Liechtenstein Chapter of the AIS, former Vice President of the Association for Information Systems (AIS), and Vice President of the German Academic Association for Business Research (VHB). He has also served as Vice President of the University of Liechtenstein.

He is the recipient of more than 30 international awards, including the Association for Information Systems (AIS)`s “AIS Senior Scholars’ Best Publication Award”, the “AIS Technology Challenge Award”, and the “AIS Award for Outstanding Contribution to IS Education”. He has ben named a Fellow of the AIS, a Fellow of  the ESCP Center for Design Science in Entrepreneuship, and a Schoeller Senior Fellow at Friedrich Alexander University (FAU), and an Academic Research Fellow at MIT CISR – Center for Information Systems Research.

With teaching experiences spanning 23 universities in 13 countries, including many of the Financial Times Top 50 Business Schools, he has guided his students to compete in international challenges like the Accenture Campus Challenge, the SAP DemoJam, and the Hilti IT Competition.

Beyond academia, he serves as a trusted advisor to numerous organizations and governments on Digital Innovation and Transformation.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest, Jan vom Brocke: Personal Website | LinkedIn | Google Scholar | X
• Our host, Lukas Egger: LinkedIn
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

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In this inspiring episode, Michael Rosemann explores how organizations can move beyond mere transactional efficiency toward creating sophisticated, personalized processes. Discover the significance of adding value and the power of innovation in today’s competitive landscape. Using cases across various industries, we delve into how exploring the opportunities points along a process can redefine the success of business process management. This discussion will inspire listeners to think creatively about the future of their business operations. Tune in for transformative insights on elevating process strategies.

Guest:

Michael Rosemann

Director, QUT Centre for Future Enterprise; Honorary Consul for the Federal Republic of Germany in Southern Queensland

Dr. Michael Rosemann is a Professor for Information Systems and the Director of the Centre for Future Enterprise at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. He has authored/edited 10 books available in five languages and published more than 400 refereed papers. His main areas of research are business process management, innovation systems and trust design.

Michael’s first sabbatical to Australia has been supported by SAP, and over the last two decades he has collaborated with SAP on many research projects, spoke at SAP conference globally and is a co-inventor on US/EU patents with SAP.

Michael is also the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Southern Queensland.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Michael Rosemann | LinkedIn, Michael Rosemann | Personal Webpage, Michael Rosemann | X
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

If you have questions or comments, email: [email protected]

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Does AI change the essence of software development? Fasten your seatbelts as our latest episode flies you to a future where “…the role of a software developer will continue to change” with Sebastian Baltes.

Join us as our host Lukas Egger converses with Sebastian Baltes, dissecting the future of software engineering in an AI-driven world. The episode explores the profound implications of AI tools, the potential changes in code ownership, and the critical design decisions for the LLM revolution. Stay tuned to gain a holistic perspective on the evolution of software engineering and business process transformation.

Guest:

Sebastian Baltes

Professor of Software Engineering

Sebastian Baltes is a Professor of Software Engineering at the University of Bayreuth, Germany, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Adelaide, Australia. With a background in both academia and industry, Sebastian brings a unique perspective to his research in the field of software engineering. His work revolves around the triangle of empirical software engineering, where he studies real-world software engineering practices to derive actionable insights and requirements for better tool support. Sebastian’s interdisciplinary approach has led him to collaborate with fields such as psychology, law, social science, and management, allowing him to tackle software engineering problems from various angles. He believes that thoroughly analyzing and understanding the state-of-practice is crucial for improving software development processes and decision-making. Sebastian is also actively involved in the meta-scientific discourse within the software engineering research community, addressing ethical issues and promoting empirical standards.

As a methods pluralist, he combines qualitative research methods with data-mining techniques and information visualization to gain a comprehensive understanding of software engineering phenomena. Sebastian is committed to open science and open data practices, regularly sharing his datasets, software, and analysis scripts. He is a member of the editorial board for the Empirical Software Engineering journal and actively contributes to the advancement of the field.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest, Sebastian Baltes: LinkedIn | Website | Twitter
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

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In this fascinating episode, host Lukas Egger welcomes Sean Sheppard, and they explore the untapped potential of AI in revolutionizing corporate innovation, discussing how AI can supercharge efficiency, automate processes, and even replace brainpower with computing power. They delve into potential customer concerns, the impact of AI in various areas, and how AI could be replacing consultants. Sean shares his experiences and insights from his journey, from golf to tech entrepreneurship, and how AI has transformed innovation in companies he’s worked with. Tune in for an engaging conversation that traverses the intersection of AI and innovation.

Guest:

Sean Sheppard

Managing Partner @ FifthRow (U+) | Serial Entrepreneur | VC | AI Powered Venture Builder | Global Innovation Leader — over $2B in Value Delivered

Sean is the Managing Partner at U+, the world’s leading corporate venture builder and digital innovation firm. He’s a globally recognized thought leader with over 20 years of experience bringing new products to market, including as a 5X sales founder with three exits. In addition to helping hundreds of startups find product-market fit and predictable revenue models, Sean helps global multinationals to identify new applications for their existing technology portfolio, bring new products to market with profitable business models, and organize and train self-managing early product-stage sales and marketing teams. Sean was named as one of the Top Sales Influencers You Should Be Following On Social Media. Sean is an active mentor, advisor, and guest lecturer at global startup accelerators, innovation conferences, and colleges and universities—including NASDAQ, Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Galvanize, Alchemist, GSVLabs, London Business School, and the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. Sean is now committed to working with countries, companies, entrepreneurs, and those who want to work with them on building startup ecosystems to find product-market fit—and to developing the next generation of leaders for the innovation economy.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

If you want to learn more about:

• Our guest: Sean Sheppard | LinkedIn, Sean Sheppard | Twitter
• U+: U+ Website
• GrowthX: GrowthX Website
• SAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.com

If you have questions or comments: email [email protected]

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