Let’s Accelerate!

In dieser Folge nehmen wir euch mit in eine Welt, die viele wohl noch mit Schrottplätzen, schweren Maschinen und altem Eisen verbinden, das Recyclinggeschäft. Doch unser heutiger Gast zeigt: Recycling steckt voller Innovation, Technologie und neuen Geschäftsideen. Wir sprechen mit Maximilian Lang, Managing Director von Lang Recycling, einem Familienunternehmen mit fast 130 Jahren Tradition und gle...

In this episode we talk to Lars Rössler, Head of Global Corporate Venturing at BSH Startup Kitchen. We dive into the world of Venture clienting, discover what exactly BSH Startup Kitchen does and how corporates can work together with startups when it comes to innovation.

In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Matthias Beikert. Als Autor des Buches „Intrapreneur Stories“ hat er diverse Intrapreneurship-Projekte und -Initiativen aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum analysiert, die wichtigsten Erfolgsfaktoren abgeleitet und in einem Praxisleitfaden zusammengefasst. Wir sprechen mit ihm über sein Buch, seine persönlichen Lieblingsstories und die größten Unterschiede, die er zwi...

In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Mario Englert, einer von vier Geschäftsführern des Familienunternehmens LAUDA. In seiner Funktion als CFO verantwortet er die Bereiche Finanzen, IT und Digitalisierung. Das Thema Nachhaltigkeit, das einst als Hobby begann, spiegelt sich heute sehr stark in seinem beruflichen Alltag wider. In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit ihm über die Bedeutung des Green Deals f...

In dieser deutschen Episode sprechen wir mit Felix Wortmann, Professor am Institut für Technologiemanagement der Universität St. Gallen und gleichzeitig Scientific Director des Bosch IoT Labs. Seine Forschungsschwerpunkte liegen in den Bereichen Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Information- und Technology Management. Mit Felix unterhalten wir uns intensiv über Platform Business Models, die zu...

In this episode, we talk with Alina, Zubair, and Yousof about the role of the metaverse for the future of companies. We kick-off with a definition of the metaverse and the role of the newly formed unit at Bosch „Bosch Digital“. Our colleagues share different use cases that the metaverse already offers and how it all impacts business life in companies like Bosch. We also talk about best practices a...

In dieser deutschen Episode von “Let’s Accelerate!” sprechen wir mit Marc Mombauer über die Wichtigkeit von Pressearbeit für Startups. Marc gewährt uns Einblicke in seine Arbeit als Pressesprecher eines großen Corporate und beleuchtet die Unterschiede von Pressearbeit in einem Konzern und in einem Startup. Wir sprechen über die wichtigsten Schritte, um den Bekanntheitsgrad eines Startups zu erhöhe...

In dieser deutschen Episode sprechen wir mit Ole Reuss. Ole ist Head des Software Innovation & Development Center bei Volkswagen in Hannover. Zuvor war er mehr als 20 Jahre in der Medienbranche tätig. Wir freuen uns sehr, heute mit ihm über die Entwicklung des Digital Lab bei Volkswagen zu sprechen und zu erfahren, wie Agilität und Innovation zusammen passen. Außerdem wollen wir von ihm erfahren,...

In this episode of "Let's Accelerate!" we talk to Ellie Amirnasr, Director Digital Ventures at MANN+HUMMEL. We talk about her hands-on experience about building corporate ventures and her role as CEO of qlair, one of MANN+HUMMEL's corporate ventures. Ellie shares the challenges she faced when starting this new venture and how it feels being a corporate explorer. As always, we end our episodes with...

In this episode we talk to the godfather of Ambidexterity, Charles O'Reilly. We talk to him about his new book "Corporate Explorer", which he wrote together with Andrew Binns and Michael Tushman, and about what has changed since writing "Lead and Disrupt". Charles provides insights into why successful companies actually fail and how to shape an environment and culture in which beyond and core init...

In this German episode, we talk to Julian Veit, corporate and startup customer advisor at "Techniker Krankenkasse", the largest German health insurance company. We discuss the role of stress for founders and ways to reduce it with stress management. If you want to learn how resilience relates to a car, it's worth listening in. Shownotes: Get in touch with Julian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian...

In this episode we talk to Matt Lerner, Founder & CEO of Startup Core Strengths, about business innovation challenges when it comes to growth. He shares his thoughts about the similarities he notices between his business ventures and those of his prior experiences at large corporations. He also provides practical insights on methods and tools for successfully growing new ventures. Towards the end...

In this episode of “Let’s Accelerate!” we talk to Björn Ognibeni, Practical Visionary an an expert when it comes to digital innovation, disruptive China and metaverse. We talk about what we can learn from China when it comes to digitalization, and how to apply those lessons to our own businesses and what the Metaverse might imply for our future business. Get in touch with Björn: https://www.linked...

In this episode of "Let's Accelerate!" we talk to Dr. Gunther Wobser, CEO of LAUDA Dr. Wobser GmbH. We discuss with him how innovation can succeed in medium-sized companies and what motivated him personally to write his latest book. Discover more about Gunther, his role as CEO, his time in Silicon Valley and how he manages to overcome various innovation dilemmas in this episode. Get in touch with...

In this episode of "Let's Accelerate!" we talk to Andrew Binns about his new book "Corporate Explorer: How Corporations Beat Startups at the Innovation Game". We discuss with him who Corporate Explorers actually are and how they differentiate from "ordinary" entrepreneurs. Andrew shares his experiences on how to encourage people to go for more explorative ideas and on how to successfully drive exp...

In “Let's Accelerate!” we talk to leading thinkers in innovation about how to create better results in corporate environment. When you are driving innovation beyond your core business, the most likely result is failure. But failure in this context is certainly not a bad thing; it’s actually crucial for your success. You have to fail enough so that winners have a chance to emerge. If your ambition...