TEQ Shift

Scaling means trusting others to lead. In this TEQ Shift Podcast episode, Viktor Calabro reflects on the toughest lesson for founders: learning to step back. From letting go of control to building remote-first companies that balance freedom with structure, his insights offer a roadmap for scaling sustainably. We cover: ✅ Why founders often become the bottleneck ✅ How to balance freedom and accou...

The Illusion of Speed: Real transformation is measured in years, not quarters. Digital transformation is often sold as something you can deliver in months. But according to Dr. Michael Müller-Wünsch, CIO and Board Member at OTTO Group, true transformation is a marathon, not a sprint. In this TEQ Shift Podcast episode, Dr. Müller-Wünsch explains why cultural change, business alignment, and patient...

Batch is history. The future of data is in motion. In this TEQ Shift Podcast episode, Kai Waehner (Global Field CTO, Confluent) shares why static dashboards and batch reports no longer cut it in the AI era. From fraud detection to real-time customer experiences, streaming data provides the context that powers proactive AI and agile businesses. We cover: ✅ Why static dashboards create blind spots...

Monoliths once kept enterprises stable. Now they’re holding them back. In this TEQ Shift Podcast episode, Alexander Martens breaks down why event-driven architectures are essential for agility in the AI era. From avoiding innovation bottlenecks to integrating real-time AI systems, this conversation offers leaders a practical guide to breaking free from legacy constraints. We discuss: ✅ Why monoli...

Real AI transformation doesn’t start with models. It starts with people. In this TEQ Shift Podcast episode, Josip Lazarevski shares lessons from leading digital and AI adoption at Johnson Controls and Palo Alto Networks. From legacy chillers to cutting-edge cyber security, he explains why trust, clarity, and leadership are the real drivers of AI success. We discuss: ✅ Why “AI for humanity” should...

Agentic AI is here—and it’s changing how we think about building, deploying, and scaling intelligent systems. But speed without structure is a trap. In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, Dr. Stefan Ebener, Head of Customer Engineering for Google Cloud in Germany, shares why architecture—not hype—will determine who wins in the agentic AI era. Discover how to: ✅ Build AI systems that act, not j...

Most corporate innovation fails long before a pilot launches. Why? Because it’s not tied to a real business problem. In this episode, Dr. Philipp Gneiting, former Head of Open Innovation at Mercedes-Benz, breaks down why so many startup partnerships stall—and how the venture client model changes everything. ✅ Stop mentoring. Start buying. ✅ Define use cases with budgets attached. ✅ Shift from i...

You can build the product. But can you convince someone to run their warehouse on it? In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, Hendrik Thamer—CEO and co-founder of Cellumation —shares the hard lessons behind scaling a deep tech system into one of the most risk-sensitive industries: intra-logistics. What began as a university spin-off is now a modular conveyor platform powered by AI, vision, and s...

Most companies rush into cloud, AI, and compliance tooling, without a clear goal. Christian Scholz believes that’s backwards. In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, the VP of Cloud Business at Arvato Systems—and lead architect behind Google Wallet—shares what 30+ years in the field have taught him: IT should follow business, not the buzz. Christian explains why tech doesn’t need to move faster—...

Most companies treat IT like plumbing, until it breaks. But Markus Sontheimer has spent decades proving that when tech leads the strategy, it drives the business. In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, Markus shares the playbook behind real digital transformation: the 8-Spoke IT Transformation Wheel. From his time as CIO at Mercedes-Benz, DB Schenker, Deutsche Bank, and most recently Group CIDO...

Leaders in regulated, high-stakes industries are under pressure to modernise fast, without compromising on quality, compliance, or ROI. In this episode, Ralf Klädtke, Managing Director at Gestalt Automation, shares how hyperspectral imaging and AI are transforming industrial quality assurance, and what it really takes to implement scalable, ROI-driven innovation. From navigating complexity in glob...

Legacy systems don’t crash companies—misaligned people do. In this episode, Marc Gasser talks with Füsun Wehrmann, ex Group CTO at InPost and former tech leader at Microsoft and Wayfair, about how culture, not architecture, is often the bottleneck in transformation. She reveals how to untangle perceptions, build real change teams, and lead through ambiguity, especially with GenAI flooding the indu...

Legacy data chaos can ruin your AI project before it even begins. Boris Bialek, Global Field CTO at MongoDB, reveals how leading businesses achieve real results with AI by first mastering data clean-up, real-time capabilities, and practical strategies to align technology with business goals. You’ll learn: ✅ Why your AI project must start from business problems, not technology ✅ How to tackle dat...

Remote and hybrid teams are here to stay— but how do you lead them well? CREATEQ CEO Philipp Ringgenberg shares what it takes to enable distributed teams to thrive. From empathy to rhythm, structure to upskilling—this episode is a leadership guide for a digitally connected world. Takeaways: ✅ Trust and alignment as non-negotiables✅ The power of autonomy and simplicity ✅ Why empathy isn’t a ‘sof...

Compliance is no longer a checkbox—it's a code-level commitment. In high-stakes industries like crypto, fintech, and aviation, a single line of code can trigger a regulatory crisis. As systems scale and speed becomes essential, compliance, auditability, and security must be baked into every sprint. In this episode, Marc Gasser sits down with Erwin Veldhuis—ex-CTO in the crypto world and now He...

Finding top tech talent can be tough, but it doesn't have to feel impossible. At CREATEQ, we've learned a few things about what actually works, and we're ready to share these insights to help you attract the best. In this episode of the TEQ Shift podcast, Marc Gasser hosts Ana Dedeic and Sonja Tomic to discuss the challenges and strategies in talent acquisition within the tech industry...

The ⁣Legacy code is a ticking time bomb. 80% of IT budgets are spent keeping outdated systems alive, while innovation takes a back seat. In regulated industries, compliance and security add even more weight to the challenge. But AI is changing the game. In this episode, Marc Gasser asks Dr. Oliver Gausmann to break down how AI-assisted coding and refactoring are revolutionising software developmen...

Welcome to the TEQ Shift Podcast. AI is transforming technology businesses, but navigating security, privacy, and accuracy at scale is a minefield. Software used to be built to last-now it's built to evolve as AI takes over maintenance, optimisation, and scaling at a level no human team can match. Technology leaders need to move forward without losing control of the process. In this first epis...