the Executives: A Dialogue with Majid

In this episode of the Executives, I sit down with Andre Kiwitz, a German entrepreneur who founded Viventura in 2001 and grew it into the Ventura Travel empire. From a single trip in Ecuador to becoming the #1 tour operator for group trips in South America within just 2-3 years, Andre shares his journey of making travel more meaningful, locally impactful, and sustainable. 🎯 What You'll Learn:...

In this episode of the Executives, I sit down with Zaid Munir, CTO of Immersifi and CEO of Scytale Labs, a telecommunications engineer who saw blockchain's potential in 2016 when the world called it hype. Eight years later, he's building solutions for the United Nations and leading the charge in Web3 innovation. 🎯 What You'll Learn: Why curiosity is the defining trait of successful te...

In this episode of the Executives, I sit down with Jörg Dietzel, former global head of creative at Audi, four-time author, and award-winning brand strategist who has spent over 25 years shaping brands and minds across continents from Berlin to Singapore. Today, he's teaching the next generation how to build brands that matter. 🎯 What You'll Learn: The origin of Jörg's unique personal...

In this episode of The Executives, I sit down with Scott Jones, VP of Product at Realeyes, where he's building revolutionary Vision AI technology for human measurement of attention, emotion, and identity. Scott is a patent-holding product leader who built a mid-seven-figure ARR identity solution from zero to one in just 18 months, and he's also a Dream Cymbals artist who's been perfect...

In this episode of The Executives , I sit down with Richard Abi-Chahla, a four-time founder and the mind behind Purple Brains. With over 18 years of experience across 15 industries, Richard shares how he transforms bold ideas into market-shaping products, minimizes risk for founders, and blends intuition with frameworks to deliver results. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: What Richard learned while building...

In this episode of the Executives , I sit down with Davide, a physicist-turned-product leader helping founders turn raw ideas into scalable ventures. From design thinking to venture building, Davide breaks down what it really takes to ship products that matter. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: Why Davide shifted from physics to product strategy What makes an idea venture-worthy Common mistakes founders make...

In this episode of the Executives , I sit down with Dmitry, a multi-time startup CTO and Global Tech Advisor who’s helped companies scale across borders and exit through acquisition. From building distributed teams to shaping the future of AI and cybersecurity, Dmitry brings decades of leadership, technical depth, and mentorship to the table. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: How to scale both product and peo...

In this episode of the Executives, I sit down with Dr. Charlotte De Brabandt, a digital futurist, negotiation expert, and global procurement leader. With a career that spans Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Porsche, and Volkswagen, Charlotte unpacks her philosophy of “Hyper Leadership” and shares how today’s leaders can navigate AI, digital transformation, emotional intelligence, and multi-generatio...

In this episode of the Executives , I sit down with Yash Piplani, a seasoned product leader whose 14+ year journey spans GE Capital, Ford, Expedia, Booking.com, Nubank, and now dunnhumby. From building customer-centric platforms to leading global teams across continents, Yash shares his playbook for scaling with empathy, product thinking, and strategic clarity. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: What it takes...

In this episode of The Executives , I sit down with Dr. Yarjan Abdus-Samad, Assistant Professor at Khalifa University and Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Cambridge. We delve into the world of materials science and explore how 2D materials, such as graphene, are revolutionizing space technology, sustainability, and the future of energy. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: The future of graphene and 2...

In this episode of the Executives, I sit down with Aparna, a trailblazing social entrepreneur, B-Corp advocate, and plant-based investor reshaping how we think about impact, culture, and sustainability in business. What you'll learn: 🌍 Why "impact entrepreneurship" is the future of business 🧵 How women-led artisans in Indonesia are powering a slow fashion revolution 💼 Aparna’s glo...

In this episode of The Executives, I sit down with MayBae, a Vietnamese singer, multilingual performer, and livestream creator who rose to fame after appearing on The Voice Kids at the age of 14. Today, she captivates thousands on TikTok Live, singing in languages ranging from Russian to Hindi, and redefining what it means to connect through music. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: The origin of the name “May...

In this episode of the Executives , I sit down with Stephanie Blenckner, Communications Director at SIPRI. From marine biology to high-stakes diplomacy, Stephanie shares what it means to lead with integrity, manage geopolitical narratives, and foster peace in a polarized world. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: How facts shape peacebuilding in the age of disinformation The power of silent diplomacy Engaging G...

In this episode of the Executives, I sit down with Til, a legal-tech founder and PhD candidate, who is reshaping the legal system in Germany. From court data accessibility to AI in justice, Til breaks down the complexities of innovation in one of the most traditional sectors. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: How Your Crowd is helping lawyers move faster Why are only 1% of court decisions made public in Germa...

In this episode of the Executives, I sit down with Jingjin, a serial entrepreneur, global business leader, and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. She shares her incredible journey from being the only under-35 Asian woman director in the automotive sector to launching impactful ventures like ZaZaZu and Elevate, which aim to transform how women lead, negotiate, and succeed. The topic of di...

In this episode of The Executives, I sit down with Georg Hauer, a seasoned fintech operator, venture builder, and former General Manager at N26, where he helped scale the company from less than $500M to a $9B valuation. From consulting at BCG to launching his advisory firm, Georg shares hard-earned insights on fintech growth, compliance, and building infrastructure for scale. 🎯 What You’ll Learn:...

In this episode of the Executives , I sit down with Stefan Löfven, the former Prime Minister of Sweden and a lifelong advocate for social democracy, sustainability, and global cooperation. From humble beginnings as a welder to leading a nation through crises like the refugee wave, terror attacks, and the pandemic, Stefan shares his insights on inclusive leadership, future governance, and why techn...

In this episode of The Executives , I sit down with Gantushig , Co-founder and CEO of Teach for Mongolia , an NGO reshaping education for rural youth across Mongolia. From growing up in a small town to working at the World Bank and UNDP, Tushig shares his journey of purpose and passion, and why he left finance to build something transformative in education. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: Why Mongolia’s rur...

In this episode of The Executives , we sit down with Mirela Mus , Founder and Chief Product Officer of Product People - a trailblazing organization helping companies like Zalando and the WHO drive product innovation through interim product management. Mirela shares her journey from Berlin to building a 50,000-strong global product community and offers sharp insights into product ops, digital trans...

In this power-packed special, recorded live at Transform 2025 in Berlin, I sat down with some of the boldest founders, builders, and change-makers reimagining the future through AI automation and digital transformation. From AI accessibility to zero-hardware VR, and knowledge management to civic innovation - this episode captures real stories of execution from innovators across Germany’s tech scen...

In this special episode, recorded live at Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) 2025 in Berlin, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with some of the most influential leaders in the payments, fintech, and merchant space. As an official media partner of MPE 2025, the Executives brings you exclusive insights from industry leaders and experts. From open banking to payment orchestration, and fraud...

In this episode of The Executives, we dive deep with Dr. Petrutsa, an expert in startups, investment, and sustainability. From moving to Germany alone at 19 to leading TIGZ, an accelerator fostering innovation in sustainability, she shares her career-defining moments, leadership insights, and hard truths about building impactful businesses. The topic for today’s episode is From Female Migrant to S...

🚀 Berlin’s Rise as a Global Startup Hub & International Partnerships 🌍 In this episode of The Executives, we sit down with Dr. Rainer Seider, an expert in international affairs, to discuss: How Berlin became a global startup magnet The role of AI & innovation in government Why Berlin’s ecosystem attracts international talent The impact of migration on Germany’s workforce 🔗 Watch the ful...

In this week’s episode, Carlos González de Villaumbrosia, Founder & CEO of Product School, joins The Executives podcast. Carlos, a seasoned entrepreneur and leader in product management education, has been instrumental in shaping the careers of countless professionals. The topic for discussion is Empowering the Next Generation of Product Leaders: Insights from Building Product School and Produ...

Join me for this exclusive episode of The Executives: A Dialogue with Majid, recorded live at the AsiaBerlin Summit 2024 , where I dive into the minds of global innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs shaping the future. 🌍✨ In this episode, I sit down with a diverse lineup of incredible guests, including summit organizers, startup founders, and thought leaders, to discuss cross-border collaborati...