Digital Transformers by Boldheart

Most founders never succeed. So what do the top 10% actually do differently? In this episode, Kilian talks with Yani Dragov, founder of Smart Organic, about the mindset shifts, leadership mistakes, and counterintuitive practices that helped him build a nine-figure organic food business. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast, hosted by founder, investor and podcast host Kilian Karrasch. On th...

Traditional insurance models are limited in growth. In this episode with Robert Dietrich, CEO of Hiscox Europe, we discuss what it takes for embedded insurance and AI-driven models to work and dive into a blended cyber-insurance opportunity worth exploring. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business o...

Looking to build new revenue streams in real estate? Discover the latest market dynamics and digital business opportunities and understand how you can use them to your advantage - in this episode with iad Group Portugal CEO Alfredo Valente. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, and...

The insurance industry is ripe for change. In this engaging episode, Nicolas Pöltl, CEO of BNP Paribas Cardif in Germany, and Kilian Karrasch discuss what the future of insurance looks like and how companies can build it best, and explore one of the biggest untapped business opportunities in the insurance market.  Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, y...

Learn the single best way to screen and validate 100s of ideas & launch multiple new revenue streams in just 1 year— without breaking the bank. This episode unveils how corporates can use "Innoventuring" to redefine the way they build new ventures. Plus, we discuss 2 travel ideas you should start now.  Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, y...

Are you maximizing your corporate venture’s potential? Uncover the critical success factors that set corporate ventures apart from traditional startups, learn how to effectively incorporate existing startups to kickstart your venture’s success, and discover how to overcome cultural challenges in the process. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you&#39...

Stuck in the innovation slow lane? Discover how corporate acquisition of startups can turbocharge your growth. Get first-hand advice on navigating the acquisition process, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring startups flourish post-acquisition. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opp...

Curious about launching a successful HR tech B2B venture? Explore disruptive fields in the HR industry, gain insights on navigating regulatory challenges and implementing tech solutions that attract both businesses and top talent through best practices in sales, culture, and customer service. Plus, we discuss a business idea to steal - in the semiconductor industry. Welcome to the Digital Transfor...

Struggling to bridge the gap between corporate innovation and startup agility? Discover the secrets of successful corporate venture building from Christian Lüdtke, a pioneer who transformed the landscape of corporate Germany with the Lean Startup Principle. Learn firsthand about the challenges and triumphs of creating ventures within a corporate structure, the importance of selecting the right tea...

Facing hurdles in transforming your innovative ideas into successful corporate ventures? Here's the blueprint for crafting ventures responsible for over $5 billion in equity value. Learn the secrets to fine-tuning incentive structures, selecting lucrative new business opportunities, and assembling the dream team for your venture. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch...

Struggling to reinvent your company for the digital age? Learn why traditional approaches to innovation often lead to dead ends and how to pivot towards methods that guarantee success. In this episode, we discuss essential strategies and governance structures that have propelled over 100 ventures to success. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you&#39...

About the Episode: Embarking on a digital transformation but worried about the pitfalls? This episode is your guiding light. Richard and Joachim, with over 50 years of combined experience, share invaluable insights on setting a clear direction, the importance of sponsorship and choosing the right partners, and learning how to engage and motivate your team for a seamless transition. Check out the f...

About the Episode: Is your organization's digital transformation journey hitting roadblocks? This episode is your guide through the maze.  From establishing direction to the nuances of ongoing engagement and value creation to protecting the vision and the team, this conversation sheds light on what it takes to sustain transformation efforts. Check out the full Transformation Guide: Reflections...

Startup Founders! If you are looking to gain access to markets and capital , a corporate partner can be a game changer. But how do you select the right opportunities and partners and avoid getting stuck in endless processes and "slow-boat mentality"? In this third episode of the Boldheart x PwC Exclusive " Innovation Unbound - The Definite Guide to Corporate and Startup Collaborations...

Corporate Leaders! Do you want to connect to startups? Identify new market opportunities? Learn about best practices to drive speed? Or simply foster a connected culture of innovation? In this second episode of the Boldheart x PwC Exclusive " Innovation Unbound - The Definite Guide to Corporate and Startup Collaborations ", we dive into the prerequisites you need to fulfill from a corporat...

Have you ever thought of collaborating with a corporate or startup to accelerate your innovation success? In this Boldheart x PwC Exclusive "Innovation Unbound - The Definite Guide to Corporate and Startup Collaborations" , we dive into dos and don'ts and reveal best practices when it comes to kickstarting and accelerating collaborative innovation at any stage. Whether you are a corpor...

My name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Filip Dames , Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures and former Chief Business Development Officer at Zalando and founder of Zalando-Lounge. Filip went from founding a first small startup to joining Zalando as part of the founding team to helping build it into one the largest fashion retailers in Europe. Now, Filip is Germany's "Invest...

My name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Michael Müller-Wünsch , CIO of OTTO and responsible for the digital platform business within the Otto Group. During his tenure, Michael successfully transformed Otto from catalog to platform business, and with that led one of the few truly successful digital business model expansions in Europe. Today, the platform business already makes up...

My name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Rainer Karcher , Global Head of IT Sustainability at Allianz Technology, about:  the importance of IT sustainability - and how to properly sell it  best practices to make your IT more sustainable and 3 tips on how to get started If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to subscribe, like, or share this podcast to spread the word, s...

My name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Johannes Reichert , Head of Global IT and Chief Information Officer at Hilti Group. During his career, Johannes drove the global IT agile transformation and large-scale IT projects, introducing not only an innovative CRM system and top-notch ERP functionalities but also developing a microservice-based infrastructure to enable Digital Produc...

My name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Daniel Hanemann , CEO and Co-Founder of Wundertax. Daniel went from building up Foodpanda in Hong Kong to founding Wundertax, one of the leading tax software in Germany. But his story has a twist that taught him many lessons… In our podcast, we talk about:  what his experience as a re-founder taught him about succeeding as an entrepreneur w...

Today I welcome Marketing Executive and Keynote Speaker Maria von Scheel-Plessen to the show. Maria started her career as an e-commerce manager at Hugo Boss and - after leadership roles at Amazon and the rocked-backed Asian Zalando Zalora, went on to digitally transform the luxury maison Montblanc to move it into the omnichannel age. She has been nominated Luxury Women to Watch 2021, Business Punk...

Serial entrepreneur and angle investor Robert Ermich went from being a consultant to building one of the fastest-growing online portals for mobile phones and contracts, which he later exited to Mobilezone. 🚀 In this episode, we talk about: How to rapidly build up a leading platform in a market dominated by big companies 3 tips on fostering a strong innovation company culture Succeeding in the new...

In this episode, I talk to Victor Henning , serial entrepreneur, investor, and former advisor to the UK and Dutch governments on technology policy.   Victor went from opening and raising 75000€ for the first student cafe in the town where he did his Bachelor, to building Mendeley, one of the world's leading platforms for scientific research. After his successful exit, he then went on to build...

In this episode, I talk to Bonita Grupp , Head of E-Commerce & HR at TRIGEMA and possible successor to the current CEO Wolfgang Grupp.  As a member of the family business dynasty, Bonita has played a key role in the digital transformation of the traditional clothing retailer - and has been recognized as Top 40 under 40 for her achievements.  In our episode, we talked about the following:  what...