Shaping Context

In the last episode of our three part series on Energy, we debate the main aspects of the energy transformation in Germany and globally, trying to answer the question: Is an energy transformation possible only in a top-down manner, or can it be done bottom-up as well - and what are the challenges, gains, and stakes in each case. We also take a look at the different approaches globally and examine critically what the observation data tells us, as well as the apparent pros and cons of each approach.

In this episode of our three-part series on Energy we discuss specific questions in the topics of distribution, production, energy systems and most importantly, energy economics and the working principles of energy production related companies. In that sense we also discuss the regulatory framework in Germany and Europe, as well as its consequences on prices, processes and company goals. We also discuss how the "Energiewende", or Energy Transition (away from fossile fuels) is affected by the current political developments and by more general market dynamics in the global level.

Energy is per definition a topic sitting in the intersection of politics, technology and economics. It defines how advanced a civilization is and to a large extent, what it can do. Therefore, taking a closer look at the context involved with it can uncover important information about the future of, well, humanity. Because of that, in this series we are looking at the current political situation and the connection to energy issues, take a deep dive in the technological background of energy sources and tackle the question of what is the best strategy for energy production from an economics view.

In this last part of our series on AI products, we debate on three different perspectives on that matter: Regulation - whether it can help or hinder the development of AI products, focusing on the example of the EU AI Act ; Monetization - whether it it actually possible to make money with AI and if so, under what conditions; And Work - whether AI products transform work and if so, to what extent. If there same questions were keeping you up at night, then tune in to listen to our take on them, bringing context in the mix.

In the interview part of our second series on the topic of AI products and the future of (artificial) intelligence, we are very glad and excited to host Omkar Pimple, founder and CEO of Myracle and co-founder of QAI, both acclaimed, cutting-edge products using AI as a substantial ingredient - and we get to pick his brain and experience about what makes a successful AI product, where to draw the line between (AI) hype and (business) reality, and what's in the horizon for AI.

Recently, the NANDA lab of MIT published a study which analysed whether the ROI for AI products and projects is worthwhile for corporations. https://mlq.ai/media/quarterly_decks/v0.1_State_of_AI_in_Business_2025_Report.pdfThe result is surprising! In this episode, we discuss technological progress in the AI field and how it translates into usefulness in business (or not?!), as well as how and if it has improved overall processes. We will retrospectively look back at the dot-com bloom and the similarities and differences to this hype.In the current discussion about AI, where the business has entered into a phase of disillusionment, the big question is in our opinion: What makes up successful AI products? What factors does this success depend on? And is AI in some way going to transform into a business model for the future or is it just a bubble waiting to burst?Take a look into our introduction to find out!

In the last part of our series on the EU competitiveness, we provide a summary on the EU commission report, as well as bringing the positive and not so positive elements of the economical strength of the European Union on the global scene. The challenge is close, and the result is mixed! Take a listen, and let us know your view on the matter too.

In the interview part of our first series on the topic of the EU competitiveness, we are speaking with our guest, Davide Marchisio, about how the EU and other economies are conducting business in practice the last years, how they are working to achieve a better place in the global market and what the differences are in mindset and approach to innovation alike.

In this first introductory part of our three-part series about the competitiveness of the European Union we are taking a deep-dive into the Draghi report, mentioning the - in our opinion - most relevant aspects and interesting pieces of information concerning the competitiveness of the EU in the present and in comparison to other international players, with an outlook at the future and ways to address the many challenges involved.