Digital Transformers (Kilian Karrasch)
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| 12 Jan 2023 | S2 E2: How to Lead Fundamental Change and Bring Your Organization Up to Speed - with Ex-Adidas Italy CEO Franck Denglos | 00:38:52 | |
In the second episode, I talk to Franck Denglos, former CEO of Adidas Italy. Franck Denglos went from being a business unit manager at Adidas, over assuming global leadership roles in marketing and sales and leading one of the largest transformation programs at Adidas to becoming the CEO of Adidas Italy. Along the way, he repeatedly had to reinvent himself and made crucial learnings when it comes to leading and transforming some of the largest organizations on the planet. We'll talk about:
Franck Denglos on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fdenglos 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Who is Franck Denglos 1:23 - The topics covered in the podcast 3:23 - Franck explains why adidas needed to be transformed. 4:48 - How does fast fashion work 6:13 - The importance of speed in a transformation 8:48 - Identifying the supporters and detractors in the transformation process 10:21 - How to figure out which problems to prioritize 13:20 - Accepting & communicating strengths and weaknesses 18:29 - Communicate the "why" of the transformation 20:02 - Hierarchies in transformation management 21:10 - How to choose the team for your transformation 24:03 - What are the boundary conditions you have to ask for from your supervisors? 26:28 - How much time should employees allocate to the transformation? 29:04 - The hardest challenge is selling to customers without samples 30:43 - Why is timing so critical for business transformations? 34:30 - Franck’s number one tip for success | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | S2E18: How to Turn Your Corporate IT into an Innovation Driver - with Hilti Group CIO Johannes Reichert | 00:42:23 | |
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 Products in one of the least digitized industries in the world. In our podcast episode, we talk about:
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to subscribe, like, or share this podcast to spread the word, so I can continue bringing you outstanding guests and conversations. 🙏 And if you have questions about this episode or on how to start building digital products or services, you're welcome to reach out to me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch/ or E-Mail: kilian@hatch.studio. Thanks again for listening to the Digital Transformers podcast. 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:28 – Who is Johannes Reichert? 0:50 – Episode overview 1:18 – One thing you wouldn’t expect about Johannes 1:43 – How Hilti managed to transform one of the least digitized industries 5:38 – The startup “ingredients” that corporations need to create innovative digital products 8:40 – The right agile mindset that leads to success 9:41 – The process behind deciding what systems to innovate 11:22 – Core learnings from digitizing Hilti 12:37 – Digital unit vs. corporate IT - what is the right setup to innovate? 15:55 – Core learnings from the Global IT Transformation at Hilti 19:01 – How to do an agile transformation the right way? 21:06 – How to select the right transformation methods? 22:12 – How to convince your team to use agile methods? 25:19 – When does it make sense to work in an agile manner? 28:43 – Valuable feedback on agile setups 31:30 – How to run an agile IT transformation in a hybrid setting? 34:00 – When does agile make sense in large IT-scale projects? 36:23 – Best practices for running large scale agile IT projects? 38:37 - How to create transparency during agile projects 40:30 – How to protect the team from too much interference? | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | S1 E03 - Felix Haas: Wie du herausragende UI/UX Designs erschaffst | 00:31:17 | |
In der dritten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Felix Haas, Designer in Residence bei Creandum und Experte für UI/UX Design über:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Zu Felix Haas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ Du möchtest mehr darüber erfahren, wie wir dich unterstützen können? Dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | S2E9: How to Build a Billion Dollar Company Without Major VC-Funding - with Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Manuel Müller | 00:48:23 | |
In this episode, I talk to Manuel Müller, Founder & CEO of Emma the Sleep Company, Entrepreneur of the Year 2021, WHU, Kellogg, HKUST, and Harvard alumni, and angel investor. Manuel went from founding his first business at the age of 19 during his traineeship to building Emma The Sleep Company into the leading D2C Sleep Company in the world that is on the path of reaching $1B in sales - despite only having raised only 7M in total funding and despite facing competition from half a billion funding behemoths such as Casper. We'll talk about his 3 core learnings when it comes to building market-leading D2C companies, notably about:
Plus we cover many more insights on founding teams, inspiring the right culture, etc. Manuel Müller: linkedin.com/in/manuel-mueller-6300022b Manuel's company: emma-sleep.com 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Preview 0:37 - Episode Introduction 0:58 - Who is Manuel Müller 1:35 - Topics covered in the episode 3:06 - Manuel’s background and early life that led him to become a founder 6:19 - Why Manuel decided he wanted to start his own venture 9:21 - How Manual overcame critical situations on his founder journey 12:03 - The difficulty of having to be first-order profitable 14:06 - How to deal with the mental pressure of building a company 18:07 - How Manuel and Dennis created a strong co-founder relationship 19:44 - Scaling a business without VC funding 21:15 - The hypothesis that money will make you succeed 22:41 - The core differentiator that made Emma succeed 27:36 - Why Manuel changed the initial business model and built Emma as a side business 33:44 - Transitioning from a side business to a core business 35:04 - How big corporations do innovation 37:10 - The creative way that Emma uses to validate their product 38:15 - The importance of Emma’s product positioning in the market 41:42 - Why one has to change products to the liking of consumer Associations 44:18 - Manuel’s number one suggestion for founders/corporates to create innovative products | |||
| 01 Sep 2022 | S1 E25 - Die Top 5 Learnings zu Design, Product, Innovation & Digitalstrategie (Staffelfinale 2/2) | 00:23:42 | |
Das Staffelfinale des Digital Transformers Podcast S1 Benedict Kleindienst teilt hier nochmal seine Top 5 Learnings von den Gästen aus der ersten Staffel, zu:
Vielen Dank an alle Gäste und Hörer der ersten Staffel! Die zweite Staffel kommt voraussichtlich Ende Oktober! Wenn ihr Unterstützung bei eurer Digitalen Transformation oder Innovation braucht, Kilian Karrasch hilft euch gerne in einem kostenlosen Gespräch: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | S2 E5: How To 10x Your Innovation Success Through M&A Transactions - with the Co-Founder of Flix, Jochen Engert | 00:36:28 | |
In this episode, I talk to Jochen Engert, Co-Founder and Supervisory Board Director of Flix Jochen quit his promotion and stepped away from a secure career in consulting to found and scale Flix into a unicorn company and one of the largest long-distance mobility networks in the world. In our recording, we amongst other things, talk about:
Jochen Engert on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jochen-engert-61a4a31 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline 0:00 - Introduction 1:04 - Who is Jochen Engert 1:23 - What was covered in the podcast 1:54 - Why most founders are optimists 2:38 - Why Jochen decided to build Flix instead of finishing his Ph.D 4:06 - What's the real risk when deciding to build a company 5:26 - Hiring people with entrepreneurial experience 6:14 - Looking back would Jochen have skipped consulting and directly become a founder 7:18 - Where did the idea for Flix come from 9:06 - How was Jochen able to start building the right value proposition and product for Flix 11:57 - How did Flix manage to win against all the competition 14:43 - The core values and the important role of culture at Flix 16:10 - How did Flix, as the underdogs, convince investors 18:06 - How did Flix manage the merger with a competitor 21:42 - How Flix reorganized the teams after the merger 23:31 - How Jochen dealt with the pressure of the merger 25:42 - The biggest challenge Flix had to face as a company 29:15 - The biggest learnings Jochen made that helped him transform the business 31:51 - Does Jochen have any regrets? 32:36 - The one tip Jochen would give founders or corporate leaders who want to build industry-defining products, services, or organizations 33:59 - The biggest challenge companies in the mobility industry will have to face and how Flix will tackle it | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | S2E19: How to Make Digital Innovation Truly Sustainable? - with Rainer Karcher, Global Head of IT Sustainability at Allianz Technology | 00:40:08 | |
My name is Kilian Karrasch and in this episode, I talk to Rainer Karcher, Global Head of IT Sustainability at Allianz Technology, about:
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to subscribe, like, or share this podcast to spread the word, so I can continue bringing you outstanding guests and conversations. 🙏 And if you have questions about this episode or on how to start building digital products or services, you're welcome to reach out to me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch/ or E-Mail: kilian@hatch.studio. To get in contact with Rainer: linkedin.com/in/rainerkarcher Thanks again for listening to the Digital Transformers podcast. 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:08 - Who is Rainer Karcher? 0:30 - Topics of the podcast 0:50 - What is IT sustainability and why does it matter? 3:24 - The often overlooked impact of digitization on the environment 5:56 - The correct way for companies to start becoming more sustainable 8:33 - The simple practice every company can do to become more sustainable 10:41 - How to communicate the company’s sustainability efforts to shareholders, employees, and customers? 13:42 - Why to use persona thinking in internal and external sustainability communication 17:39 - Sustainable IT vs. enabling sustainability through IT-services 20:15 - How to embed sustainable IT in your organization 23:21 - Easy implementations for companies to become more sustainable 24:50 - How to balance usability and sustainability 27:24 - How to become more sustainable as a producer or manufacturer 31:25 - How to track your IT sustainability progress 36:18 - The 3 core factors to master IT sustainability 39:00 - How to get in touch with Rainer Karcher | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | S1 E01 - Julian Willner & Kilian Karrasch: Über hatch und die Ziele des Podcasts | 00:31:24 | |
In der ersten Folge spricht Ben Kleindienst mit Julian Willner, Founding Partner bei hatch, und Kilian Karrasch, General Partner bei hatch. Es geht darum:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Du möchtest mehr darüber erfahren, wie wir dich unterstützen können? Dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | S1 - Trailer: Der Digital Transformers Podcast | 00:00:43 | |
Möchtest du dein Unternehmen fit für die digitale Zukunft machen? Innovative Projekte erfolgreich vorantreiben und dich vom Wettbewerb absetzen? Industrie-definierende Business-Modelle aufbauen und neue Kundengruppen ansprechen? Alte Strukturen und Prozesse hinter dir lassen und in die Zukunft schreiten? Dann bist du beim Digital Transformer Podcast genau richtig. Wöchentlich sprechen wir mit anerkannten Vordenkern, erfolgreichen Gründern und Top-Führungskräften darüber, wie du erfolgreich digitalisieren kannst - praxisnah und Schritt-für-Schritt direkt für dich anwendbar. Folge jetzt unserem Podcast. | |||
| 09 Jun 2022 | S1 E13 - Charles Augsdörfer: Wie vermarktet man ein digitales Produkt | 00:25:14 | |
In der 13.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Charles Augsdörfer, Marketing and Podcast-Producer bei hatch und Gründer des Creator-Vereins darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Charles Augsdörfer findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/charles-augsdörfer Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | S1 E18 - Werner Katzengruber: Wie du ein erfolgreiches Innovations-Team aufbaust | 00:39:00 | |
In der 18.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Werner Katzengruber, Psychologe, Expert for Change Management and and Leadership, Management Consultant Executive Coach, Profiler, Author, Speaker darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Werner Katzengruber: linkedin.com/in/werner-katzengruber-84a76321 Webseite von Werner Katzengruber: katzengruber.com/ Mehr Infos zu hatch - digital product & Venture Building company findest du hier: bit.ly/3NKJaB6 | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | S2 E4: How To Become a Successful Change Leader- with the “CIO of the Decade Impact Award” Winner Bernd Preuschoff | 00:38:52 | |
In this episode, I talk to Bernd Preuschoff, former IBM Partner, CDO and CEO at companies such as Schwan-Stabilo and Uvex and winner of the CIO of the Decade Award 2021 & 2022. During his 20 year career in the digital field, Bernd built up the interactive experience practice at IBM, led major digital transformations and corporate venture-building projects at Schwan-Stabilo and Uvex, and was awarded multiple times digital leader, transformer, and CIO of the year. Bernd is also a sought-out keynote speaker and the author of the German book “Als Gäbe es keine Schwerkraft: Business Leadership durch die Augen eines Tänzers''. In this episode, we talk about :
Bernd Preuschoff as Speaker – Premium Speakers (premium-speakers.com) Book: “Als gäbe es keine Schwerkraft: BUSINESS-LEADERSHIP durch die Augen eines Tänzers” - Preuschoff, Bernd (Amazon.de) Audio-Books: iTunes: https://apple.co/3R4ABDC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3TtIDaO Thalia: https://bit.ly/3R5tkUb Bernd Preuschoff on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bernd-preuschoff 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Who is Bernd Preuschoff 1:39 - The topics covered in the podcast 2:05 - Is Europe incapable of succeeding in digital transformation? 4:03 - Digital is not the exception, and change is normal 7:36 - Changemakers are often seen as troublemakers 11:18 - How can we become change agents 14:13 - The three principles for successful transformations 18:53 - Approach transformation the way you would approach a marathon 20:30 - Disruptive innovation requires practice. 22:26 - Advice on how to kickstart transformation 24:19 - How do you get employees to commit to the vision of the transformation? 30:21 - The importance of vulnerability 31:44 - Leveraging the expertise of different generations 35:41 - Boomers vs. Gen Z 36:43 - Solving big problems can only be done collectively | |||
| 21 Nov 2024 | Championing Embedded Insurance, AI Underwriting, and New Cyber Opportunities - with Robert Dietrich, CEO Europe at Hiscox | 00:27:45 | |
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 opportunities, and how you can build new products and business models around them to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses. About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the guest: Robert Dietrich is the CEO of Hiscox Europe, a specialist global insurer. Under his former leadership, Hiscox Germany quadrupled its growth and expanded into direct-to-consumer, technology, and cyber insurance. Today, Robert continues the transformative growth at Hiscox Europe, leveraging technology to meet the evolving needs of brokers and clients. Follow Robert's socials: LinkedIn Timeline: (01:13) - Embedded Insurance - and it's key success factors (10:06) – Building flexible, customer-centric tech systems for modern insurance (16:16) – How AI can enhance underwriting processes and reduce costs (24:45) – Exploring AI-based cybersecurity solutions with insurance benefits | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | Digital Transformations: 4 Continuous Success Factors You Shouldn't Be Ignoring | 00:55:19 | |
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 on Organizational Transformation About the Host: Kilian Karrasch is a founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the Guests: Michael Rammelsberger and Franziska Jörg are seasoned experts in organizational transformation, each bringing a rich tapestry of experience from the world of retail, consumer goods, and e-commerce. As executives and change leaders, they have spearheaded strategic initiatives and operations overhauls in some of the leading SMEs and stock-listed companies in Europe. Follow Michael's socials: LinkedIn; Follow Franziska's socials: LinkedIn Timeline: (0:58) - Introduction. (4:36) - Unveiling key principles for successful change. (9:18) - Effective communication strategies across diverse teams. (15:00) - The necessity of engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels (17:26) - How to manage complexity in large-scale transformations. (20:11) - The significance of adding value and achieving early wins. (30:56) - Persistence and adaptability as keys to sustaining efforts. (37:43) - How to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. (45:27) - How to protect transformations and personnel from negative factors. (54:14) - Conclusion | |||
| 25 Aug 2022 | S1 E24 - Die Top 5 Learnings zu Innovationsteams, Kultur & New Work (Staffelfinale 1/2) | 00:12:40 | |
🎧 Top 10 Learnings aus unserem Digital Transformers Podcast S1🏆🚀 Für das Staffelfinale Teil 1/2 teilt Benedict Kleindienst nochmal seine Top 10 Learnings aus den 23.Folgen der ersten Staffel. Ihr braucht Unterstützung bei eurem digital product oder Venture? Link zur kostenlosen Erstberatung mit Kilian Karrasch: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 04 Aug 2022 | S1 E21 - Prof. Markku Wilenius: How companies can prepare for the future | 00:38:31 | |
In our first englisch episode of the podcast, Charles speaks to Markku Wilenius, Professor for future studies, Author and UNESCO Chairholder, about the future:
Markku's YouTube - The Traveling futurist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzG8gqbQZl4 Markku's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markku-wilenius-6776b212 If you want to find out, how we can help you innovate for the future, check out our website: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 10 May 2024 | Accelerating Venture Building Success through Acquisitions - with Hannes Blum | 00:44:06 | |
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 opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses. About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the guest: Hannes Blum went from building and scaling the European version of Amazon - JustBooks -, against the backdrop of the DotCom bubble to eventually selling it to Amazon for an estimated 100M+ Euro. These days, he’s a partner at Acton Capital where he invests in SaaS and consumer internet startups. Follow Hannes' socials: LinkedIn Timeline: 02:31 - The founding story of JustBooks 06:32 - Strategies for PR, online marketing, and engaging the first users 08:28 - Lessons on customer-centric product development and continuous iteration 15:08 - The strategy behind JustBooks' successful exits 20:26 - Why it's important to build sustainable business practices for potential acquisitions 24:11 - How to establish value-driven partnerships with potential acquirers 29:04 - How to leverage the acquirer's expertise for mutual growth - while maintaining business autonomy 33:18 - Navigating cultural integration post-integration 38:13 - Core leadership principles for successful growth | |||
| 21 Apr 2022 | S1 E08 - Kira Marie Cremer: Wie "New Work" Innovation fördert | 00:32:42 | |
In der achten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Kira Marie Cremer, New-Work Designerin und Dozentin für Social Media Marketing an der Hochschule Fresenius, darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Kira Marie Cremer findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/kira-cremer Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: | |||
| 19 May 2022 | S1 E12 - Christian Bredlow: Warum digitale Innovation nur bedingt mit Technologie zu tun hat | 00:30:45 | |
In der 12.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Christian Bredlow, Keynote-Speaker, Investor und Geschäftsführer der Digital Mindset GmbH darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Christian Bredlow findest du hier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbredlow/ Die Digitale Musiksprechstunde von Christian Bredlow: http://wunschwort.nullfuenfelf.de/ Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 23 May 2024 | How to Screen 100s of Ideas & Build Multiple Revenue Streams in Record Time - with Francesco Ferreri | 01:04:40 | |
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, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses. About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the guest: Francesco Ferreri is the Director of Innovation at FUNKE ONE, one of Germany's leading media groups, and the former co-founder of two successful startups. Under Francesco's leadership, Funke One has incubated multiple new business models prone to contribute significantly to group profits in the coming years. Follow Francesco's socials: LinkedIn Timeline: (01:59) - The Secret Sauce to Successful Corporate Venture Building (08:24) - How to Set Up a Successful Corporate Venture Structure (10:37) - Creating Deal Flow - and Choosing the Right Approach (16:28) - How to be Scrappy - a Travel Industry Case Study (23:00) - Optimizing Costs in the Innovation Process (27:24) - Opening the Black-Box: Utilizing Consumer Data for 10x Innovation Results (32:07) - The Importance of Accepting Innovation Failures (37:54) - Danger! Disconnect Between Innovators and Business Units (43:08) - Francesco's Pitch for a Conversational AI in Business Travel Planning. (49:56) - Kilian's pitch for Next-Gen Personalization in Travel Travel Idea to Steal: | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | S1 E06 - Lukas Pauly: Wie dein Unternehmen Innovationsprojekte durch die "VC-Brille" bewerten kann | 00:33:39 | |
In der sechsten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Lukas Pauly, Investor bei Picus Capital darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Lukas Pauly findest du hier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukaspauly/ Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | S2 E3: How To Cultivate The Most Important Entrepreneurial Skill - with Unicorn Founder Marco Vietor | 00:38:54 | |
Today I talk to Marco Vietor, co-founder of the hearing aid unicorn Audibene (aka Hear.com). Since launching Audibene in 2011, Marco has grown the company to become the world’s largest online hearing aid seller, with over 1000 employees serving millions of customers around the globe and grossing over $100m in revenue each year. We talk about:
Marco Vietor on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marco-vietor-3a9aa 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline 0:00 - Introduction 0:57 - Who is Marco Vietor 1:20 - The topics covered in the podcast 2:07 - Why confidence is so crucial for success 5:51 - Taking risks when developing something new 6.36 - Engraving a risk taking mentality in your team 7:30 - The negative perception of risk taking in society 9:03 - What does it take to develop a risk taking mindset? 11:49 - Marco gives examples of where he takes risks 18:03 - How to develop a risk-taking mentality in a organization 20:44 - Marco’s set of guiding principles in the company 22:45: The critical trigger for initiating mentality shift in organizations. 25:09 - The significance of over-communicating values 26:57 - How Marco determines if someone is risk-taking in the hiring process 31:32 - How Innovation is tied to risk-taking 33:36 - The one tip Marco would give innovators who want to build outstanding digital products | |||
| 07 May 2024 | How to Build a 100M Venture in HR Tech - with Frederik Fahning | 00:38:33 | |
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 Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses. About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the guest: Frederik Fahning is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Zenjob and a member of the Board of Directors at Bitkom. Frederik went from founding Zenjob straight out of university to scaling the company into a young-talent staffing platform that has disrupted the industry and has received more than 100M€ in funding to almost reach unicorn status. Follow Frederik's socials: LinkedIn Timeline:
Business Idea to Steal: Amazon for Semiconductors | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | S1 E07 - Enrico Jakob: Wie Venture Building in deinem Unternehmen erfolgreich gelingt | 00:30:29 | |
In der siebten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Enrico Jakob, Mitgründer von Pando Ventures und Investmentmanager in einem herausragenden Münchener Family-Office darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Enrico Jakob findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/enrico-jakob Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: | |||
| 11 May 2023 | S2E21: How to Build and Scale Innovative Ventures - with Filip Dames, Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures and former Chief Business Development Officer at Zalando | 00:36:54 | |
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 "Investor of the Year 2022" and has joined the ranks of the FORBES Midas List Europe as one of the most influential investors on the continent. In our podcast episode, we talk about:
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to subscribe, like, or share this podcast to spread the word, so I can continue bringing you outstanding guests and conversations. 🙏 And if you have questions about this episode or on how to start building digital products or services, you're welcome to reach out to me. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch/ E-Mail: kilian@hatch.studio Filip Dames on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/filipdames Cherry Ventures: cherry.vc Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:27 - Who is Filip Dames? 0:48 - Topics of the podcast 1:06 - What you wouldn’t expect about Filip 1:55 - Reasons for choosing an entrepreneurial path 3:13 - How a first business can set you up for success 8.20 - Top learnings from internal venture building at Zalando 9:39 - The entrepreneurial spirit of trial, error, and iteration 11:01 - How to keep the entrepreneurial mindset alive while scaling the company 13:58 - How to transition into startup investments 16:39 - Core success factors for startups and innovation teams in the beginning 17:56 - Who should be your first hire 21:10 - The factors to look at when investing in startups 24:26 - How to know when to pivot and change direction 28:11 - How to identify product-market-fit 31:19 - Boundary conditions for innovation success 33:14 - How to figure out which internal innovation is the most promising 34:30 - Which KPIs are most important for evaluating innovations 37:29 - The hottest trends and ideas in the market 40:27 - How to get in contact with Filip | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | S1 E05 - Ivan Kitta: Wie du für deine Innovation ein Nutzerversprechen kreierst, dass Kunden überzeugt | 00:31:40 | |
In der fünften Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Ivan Kitta, Head of Marketing bei "GoodMills Deutschland" darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Ivan Kitte auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-kitta-7a281b20/ Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | Unlocking New Revenue Streams in Real Estate (with Alfredo Valente, CEO Portugal of iad Group) | 00:25:35 | |
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 how you can build new products and business models around them to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses.
About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the guest: Alfredo Valente is the CEO of Portugal at aid Group, one of the leading real estate networks and service providers. With his innovative approach to the real estate market, Alfredo has been pivotal in integrating digital solutions to enhance property accessibility and investment attractiveness in Portugal. His expertise in navigating the complexities of modern real estate markets makes him a sought-after leader in the industry. Follow Alfredo's socials: LinkedIn Timeline: (00:55) - Challenges in the real estate market & how to adapt to them (06:20) - The biggest opportunity in the real estate market along the whole value chain (11:20) - Opportunities for education and advisory services in real estate (18:00) - Rent-to-own models & their potential (18:50) - How to leverage data analytics & AI for market insights | |||
| 28 Jul 2022 | S1 E20 - Auf diese Unterschiede müsst ihr bei B2B vs. B2C-Marketing achten! | 00:18:53 | |
In der 20.Folge unseres Digital Transformers Podcast erklärt Ben, in unserer Digital Product-Marketing Reihe, die Unterschiede zwischen B2B- 👔 und B2C-Marketing 🧑👩 Dabei gibt es drei wesentliche Unterschiede die zu beachten sind: ✔️ Zielgruppe Business vs. Customer ✔️ Kommunikation/Ansprache der Zielgruppe und verwendetes Medium/Kanal ✔️ Produkt- vs. Dienstleistungsmarketing Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Ben Kleindienst: linkedin.com/in/benedictkleindienst-innovationsuccsess Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 14 May 2024 | Corporate Startups: How To Scale Stronger With the Best of Two Worlds - with Uwe Frers | 00:42:57 | |
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'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses. About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the guest: Uwe Frers is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of ADAC’s camping platform PiNCAMP. After successfully building and scaling three travel companies to exit, Uwe started building PiNCAMP as a corporate startup of ADAC SEs into the number one camping vacation marketplace in Europe. Follow Uwe's socials: LinkedIn Timeline: (01:42) - The unique resources, networks, and branding challenges faced by corporate ventures (06:26) - Crucial branding considerations for corporate ventures (07:27) - Key success factors for corporate ventures (10:34) - The importance of agility, customer focus, and scalability in corporate ventures - and how to make the shift (14:02) - Operating approaches for startups in corporate environments (17:16) - How to master strategic prioritization & resource allocation within corporate ventures (20:41) - The role of leadership in bridging corporate and startup cultures. (23:58) - Boosting corporate ventures through integration - and how to overcome its challenges (28:14) - Building high-performance cultures across merged entities | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | S2E6: 3 Secrets To Finding Successful Business Ideas - with Alexander Mrozek, CEO at Oetker Digital | 00:38:12 | |
Today I talk to Alexander Mrozek, CEO at Oetker Digital, columnist at WirtschaftsWoche, and host of the Digitale Optimisten Podcast, one of the most streamed podcasts globally. As the leader of Dr. Oetker’s digitalization and venture-building unit, founder of an award-winning startup, and owner of the best database for business ideas in Germany, Alex is an absolute expert on identifying new exciting business models. In today’s episode, we thus talk about:
Alexander Mrozek: linkedin.com/in/dr-ajm Digitale Optimisten Webseite: https://www.digitaleoptimisten.de/ Digitale Optimisten Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FXCSCa3gecpbZi4Ud9bc7?si=2d7715c6d6644834 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:56 - Who is Alexander Mrozek 1:28 - What topics did we discuss in the episode 1:49 - Alexander’s background and how he got into interviewing some of the most successful founders and investors 3:45 - The goal of his podcast “Digitale Optimisten” 6:42 - Why sharing your business ideas is beneficial 10:00 - What are the hottest business ideas people have shared with Alex 11:37 - What is the underlying trend behind the app BeReal 15:27 - How Alex identifies successful business ideas 16:09 - The massive potential in e-mail newsletters 19:36 - Copying what works in other markets 20:41 - Identifying trends by looking at annual reports by stock-listed companies 23:58 - Starting new businesses as a side hustle 29:06 - What founders tell Alex they would have done differently 30:02 - What implications come with raising venture capital 34:13 - Leveraging generative AI instead of hiring in an early stage 35:39 - Three tips Alex would give young founders and corporate intrapreneurs | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | S2E14: Building Two Industry Leaders - with Victor Henning | 00:40:49 | |
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 the world's best smartphone camera system with Fjorden. Victor has been nominated “Best European Startup Founder” by Techcrunch and holds investments in more than 15 startups. In today’s episode, we talk about the following:
Victor Henning on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/victorhenning Victor's smartphone camera system Fjorden: fjorden.co 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:48 - Who is Victor Henning 1:25 - What we cover in the episode 1:49 - What made Victor the entrepreneur he is today 5:24 - How Victor founded 2 leading companies and which walls he encountered in the process 9:32 - How to validate and size market potential - and what not to do 16:49 - How to rapidly validate prototypes 21:59 - How to use content-marketing the right way to get vast amounts of customers 25:51 - Challenges in scaling a science platform into a market leader 28:40 - The advantage of keeping your product simple 34:17 - How to artfully deal with thousands of customer complaints 37:43 - Why your entire team needs to understand the customers problems 38:27 - Advice on how to succeed in launching new products and services | |||
| 12 May 2022 | S1 E11 - Chris Hahn: Wie du erfolgreich Digitale Prozesse in dein Unternehmen integrierst | 00:51:27 | |
In der 11.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Chris Hahn, ehemaliger Growth-Product-Manager bei Enpal und CPO bei Purpose darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Chris Hahn findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/chris-hahn-087164b3 Mehr zu Purpose, der Career Growth Plattform: https://waitlist.purpose.app/ Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/3wnoJne | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Boldheart x PwC Exclusive (Episode 2): The Ultimate Corporate Guide to Collaborative Innovation Success | 00:24:55 | |
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 corporate side to accomplish those goals. Step by step, we talk about the different innovation options (both internally and externally) and take a critical look at what it takes to go from "zero to hero". If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, like, or share this podcast to spread the word. 🙏 And if you have questions about this episode or would like to discuss how to drive your innovation initiatives, reach out via LinkedIn or email to:
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| 30 Mar 2023 | S2E17: Starting and Growing Your Innovation the Right Way - with Wundertax Founder Daniel Hanemann | 00:49:27 | |
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:
Daniel on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hanemann Wundertax: wundertax.de If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to subscribe, like or share this podcast to spread the word, so I can continue bringing you outstanding guests and conversations. 🙏 And if you have questions about this episode or on how to start building digital products or services, reach out to me on LinkedIn (you can find me at linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch/) or write me an email at kilian@hatch.studio. Thanks again for listening to the Digital Transformers podcast. 🚀 00:00 - Introduction 00:28 - Who is Daniel Hanemann 00:40 - Topics of the podcast 01:24 - What led Daniel to become an entrepreneur 02:42 - Idea discovery: Daniel’s epiphany that led to “Wundertax” 03:58 - Why Daniel left his startup after two years 06:02 - An unusual story: how Daniel rejoined “Wundertax” later to accelerate growth 07:05 - How to leverage mixed heritage to build successful companies and cultures 11:03 - The benefits of having a diverse team 12:58 - The challenges of having a diverse team 18:31 - How to decide what features to focus on when starting out 20:09 - Why intentionality is one of the most important traits for founders 22:58 - How to decide on the “one thing” the company should focus on 24:48 - How to deal with co-founder differences 27:12 - How to cope with leaving behind the innovation you’ve dedicated your life to 28:47 - Why founders should prioritize physical and mental health 30:53 - How “Wundertax” grew 60% every year with flat costs - and how you can do so, too 35:22 - The advantage of having a small and lean team of experts 42:02 - The importance of estimating customer lifetime value into marketing budgets 46:06 - The three best digital growth strategies | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | S1 E17 - Lara Sophie Bothur (Deloittes Voice of Innovation ): Wie man eine Reichweite auf LinkedIn aufbaut | 00:22:40 | |
In der 17.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Lara Sophie Bothur, Voice of Innovation bei Deloitte, LinkedIn Trainer, Speaker und Moderator darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Für mehr Tipps zu LinkedIn könnt ihr Lara’s LinkedIn abchecken: linkedin.com/in/lara-bothur Mehr Infos zu hatch - digital product & Venture Building company findest du hier: bit.ly/3NKJaB6 | |||
| 04 May 2023 | S2E20: How to Set Up Corporate Innovation Structures the Right Way - with Michael Müller-Wünsch, CIO of OTTO | 00:39:54 | |
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 30% of OTTO’s business revenue, and Michael, for his successes has been named CIO of the Year. In today’s episode, we talk about:
Michael's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/muewue If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to subscribe, like, or share this podcast to spread the word, so I can continue bringing you outstanding guests and conversations. 🙏 And if you have questions about this episode or on how to start building digital products or services, you're welcome to reach out to me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch/ or E-Mail: kilian@hatch.studio. Thanks again for listening to the Digital Transformers podcast. 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:28 - Who is Michael Müller? 0:49 - Topics of the Episode 2:08 - What does Otto do differently to be continuously successful? 5:44 - How is the Innovation Organisation setup at Otto? 8:47 - Michael’s recommendation to mid-sized companies or bigger corporations 11:31 - The venture clienting model 15:33 - How Otto identifies new digital business opportunities 24:12 - How to identify the most relevant topics when building a digital platform 27:08 - The approach to launching new features 28:51 - The OKR cycle setup 33:18 - The biggest challenges and trends in the platform business model 36:40 - Digital projects Otto is working on right now | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | S1 E04 - Patrick Haede: Wie du durch User Feedback erfolgreich dein Produkt iterierst | 00:28:03 | |
In der vierten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Patrick Haede, Product Leader bei Gorillas darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst.Mehr zu Patrick Haede findest du hier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: | |||
| 05 May 2022 | S1 E10 - Gerhard Hochreiter: Die Strategie zur erfolgreichen Innovationskultur | 00:28:15 | |
In der zehnten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Gerhard Hochreiter, Experte für New Work, Innovationskulturen und Founding-Member bei dwarfs and Giants darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Gerhard Hochreiter findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/gerhard-hochreiter-8a030929 Harvard Business Artikel zu New-Work: https://bit.ly/3M0wQN2 Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/38W7KAp | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | Unlock the Future: Uberizing Insurance in the 21st Century (with Nicolas Pöltl, CEO of BNP Paribas Cardif in Germany) | 00:27:57 | |
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, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, and how you can build new products and business models around them to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses. About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the guest: Nicolas Pöltl is the CEO of BNP Paribas Cardif in Germany. BNP Paribas Cardif is one of the leading bancassurance and personal insurance providers worldwide with a presence in 30 countries. Nicolas has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. His mission at BNP Paribas Cardif in Germany is to leverage data, technology, and agile systems to reinvent traditional insurance models for the 21st century. Follow Nicolas' socials: LinkedIn Timeline: (2:03) – Shifting the paradigm: the importance of customer experience in insurance (4:53) – Automating the claims process (7:53) – How to lay the right technical foundation (10:28) – Creating a culture of innovation and teamwork (14:38) – Embedded insurance - and what it takes to succeed (16:11) – Exploring the biggest untapped opportunity: insurance opportunities in the German real estate market (22:13) - The future of AI-driven health insurance | |||
| 18 Aug 2022 | S1 E23 - Volker Glaeser (CEO): Warum Daten so wichtig sind? Ein Beispiel anhand der Übernahme von Eijsink durch die Metro AG | 00:34:57 | |
🎙️ EP23: Warum hat die Metro AG / Hospitality.digital Eijsink übernommen & warum Daten so wichtig sind? 📊 Die Fortführung des letzten Podcasts mit Gast: Dr. Volker Glaeser, CEO HOSPITALITY.digital Hospitality.digital ist das "Speedboat" der Metro AG. Sie digitalisieren mit der Plattform "DISH" ihre Branche und steigern das Kerngeschäft der Metro. Ihr Online-Tools für Restaurants umfassen Softwarelösungen für: 📲 Online Reservierung 📦 Pickup & Delivery 🧰Webseitenbaukästen ✔️ Weblisting Mit "booq", Eijsinks cloudbasierten Kassensystemen, wollen sie ihr Service erweitern. Diese Software soll mit folgenden die Experience für Restaurantbesitzer & Kunden besser machen: 📱 Software ist Hardware unabhängig ➝ Auf dem Tablet, Smartphone nutzbar 🧾 Bestellung & Bezahlung per QR-Code 💸 Vielfältige Bezahlmöglichkeiten ➝ Paypal, Kryptowährungen etc. 🚯 Food-Waste Reduzierung durch Datenerhebung von Einkauf, Stoßzeiten, Saisonalität usw. um den Einkauf der Restaurants zu optimieren Volker Glaeser: linkedin.com/in/volkerglaeser Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | Transform Your Corporate Venture Game: Insider Tips with Christian Lüdtke | 00:39:57 | |
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 team, and how to effectively engage with venture builders. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses. About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the guest: Christian Lüdtke is co-founder & CEO of the innovation hub BRYCK which empowers startups to build a livable future. Before he co-founded etventure, one of the largest corporate venture builders in Germany that was eventually acquired by EY. He went from building up corporate innovation departments and ventures at Bertelsmann and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - the largest education publisher at the time - to importing the lean startup principle to Germany and helping hundreds of organizations build innovation units and ventures. These days, he helps entrepreneurs develop the skills they need to successfully build their ventures. Follow Christian's socials: LinkedIn Timeline: (10:35) - From corporate to startup mentality: how to make the mindset shift happen (16:32) - The importance of CEO support and the right mindset in corporate venture success (20:23) - When is the right time to pursue corporate venture building? (23:47) - How to overcome C-level objections on new business investments (29:39) - Internal development vs. partnering up (32:09) - The critical role of internal IT departments - and how to engage them in your innovation projects (33:09) - How to build the right founding team (36:26) - Sales strategy and customer engagement: Picking up the phone and the importance of direct communication (39:04) - The significance of investor readiness and how to prepare for fundraising rounds | |||
| 12 Apr 2024 | Why Most Innovations Fail: And the Two Methods That Don’t - with Jan Sedlacek | 00:48:56 | |
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'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses. About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the guest: Jan Sedlacek is the founder of one of the globally leading corporate venture builders - Stryber -, which has created over 100 ventures and worked for major companies such as Nestlé, ADQ, Migros, Generali, Vorwerk, and many more. Follow Jan's socials: LinkedIn Timeline: (01:13) - The failure of traditional innovation methods (04:32) - Choosing the right innovation tools and strategies for business model enhancement. (06:35) - How to develop innovation capabilities and mindset within organizations. (09:08) - The impact of corporate gravity on venture success. (11:02) - Deciding between corporate venture building and M&A based on strategic needs. (14:15) - How to establish a corporate venture building strategy with effective governance. (22:11) - Designing governance structures to support venture success. (33:22) - Managing ventures in adjacent areas for operational independence and strategic relevance. (42:17) - Planning for long-term asset leverage in scale-up venture scenarios. (43:43) - Risk mitigation by scaling ventures incognito before leveraging corporate assets. (47:05) - Understanding future governance options for ventures, including integration or management as new business lines. Teaser: How to Establish Effective Governance Structures for Venture Success | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | S2EP7: How To Build Disruptive Businesses Without A Blueprint - with Co-Founder & CEO of Moss Ante Spittler | 00:40:15 | |
In this episode, I talk to Ante Spittler, Co-Founder and CEO of Moss. Ante went from quitting his well-paying job in consulting and founding his first successful business to facing bankruptcy. But instead of giving up, he went all in again and today has built up one of the leading financial management companies for SMEs that has been backed by some of the most renowned global investors and is currently valued at 500M€. We talk about:
Plus, we talk about his #1 learnings as a founder and the finance industry's future. Ante Spittler: linkedin.com/in/ante-spittler-241654116 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:56 - Who is Ante Spittler 1:23 - Topics covered in the episode 2:05 - Why Ante decided to quit his job to found his own company and how did it make him feel 5:01 - How to identify the right business opportunity to pursue 7:16 - Ante shares his most important cultural factors in a business 9:06 - How do you find the right people to build a business with 12:43 - How Ante dealt with insolvency and came back to build an even more successful company 14:49 - Looking back could Ante have identified the unit economics problem upfront 18:20 - How did Ante deal with closing down the business 22:03 - How Ante, as a leader, communicated the failure to his employees 23:28 - Why Ante doesn’t want to do consumer business anymore 25:21 - How to find founder-product fit 28:10 - What Ante’s company Moss does and what were the major challenges 30:15 - How did Moss overcome the challenges and what were the major learnings 35:25 - The one piece of advice from Ante for corporate innovators and founders 38:53 - What will the future of the financial industry look like | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | S2E15: How To Conquer A Market Dominated By Big Players - with Serial Entrepreneur Robert Ermich | 00:38:43 | |
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:
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to subscribe, like or share this podcast to spread the word, so I can continue bringing you outstanding guests and conversations. 🙏 And if you have questions to this episode or on how you can identify best build outstanding platforms, reach out to me on LinkedIn (you can find me at linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch/) or write me an email at kilian@hatch.studio. Thanks again for listening to the Digital Transformers podcast. 🚀 | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Boldheart x PwC Exclusive (Episode 1): How to Unlock the Power of Collaborative Innovation Step-by-Step | 01:07:57 | |
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 corporate innovator or a startup founder, learn the ideal timing and prerequisite to drive innovation success through:
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| 09 Feb 2023 | S2E8: How to Maximize Your Chances of Innovation Success from Day 1 - with Serial Entrepreneur and Super Angle Investor Stephan Schubert | 00:39:16 | |
In this episode, I talk to serial entrepreneur and super angel investor Stephan Schubert. Stephan went from bootstrapping his company Onvista to taking it public in 1.5 years and has since exited 3 more companies. As an investor, he has since invested in more than 60 companies including unicorns such as Spotify, Airbnb, Zooplus, and Audibene, and has supported first-hand the rise of many category-leading companies. In our episode, we discuss:
Stephan Schubert: linkedin.com/in/stephanschubert1 Investment Anfragen an hi@sts-ventures.de 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:17 - Who is Stephan Schubert 0:50 - Topics of the episode 1:20 - What are “camel” companies and why are they so promising 2:46 - How success should be defined in the startup industry 3:56 - Why the probability of success is higher for camel companies than unicorns 7:32 - The problems of unicorn companies 8:08 - The business models of camel companies 8:30 - Why camels have high contribution margins 12:04 - Why the company “Emma” became so successful as a camel 14:01 - How Stephan managed to make his company “Vista” a success 17:23 - Why sales should be the top priority for every founder 19:11 - Why Stephan defines product-market fit differently 21:29 - Incremental or innovative vs. disruptive or revolutionary products 22:49 - The Mindset of camel companies that makes them successful 23:06 - What Stephan looks for when investing in B2C businesses 24:25 - Stephan gives examples of creative ways to reach the end customer 26:15 - Should the evaluation or exit price of founders define success 27:47 - Exit possibilities for camel companies vs. for unicorns 29:26 - Two things you should consider when building a camel company 31:10 - The factors Stephan pays attention to when investing in a company 32:47 - Stephans number one advice to founders who want to build a successful company 34:58 - Why you should consider building a camel instead of a unicorn 37:35 - Why camels lead to more personal wealth | |||
| 11 Aug 2022 | S1 E22 - Volker Glaeser (CEO): Wie die Digitalstrategie der Metro AG die Gastronomie Branche disruptiv verändert | 00:32:14 | |
In der Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Volker Glaeser, CEO HOSPITALITY.digital GmbH der Metro AG, darüber: Warum Digitalisierung & Innovation in der Gastronomiebranche notwendig ist ❓ Warum die Metro AG die HOSPITALITY.digital GmbH gegründet hat ❓ Wie die Metro AG von der HOSPITALITY.digital GmbH profitiert 📈 Volker Glaeser: linkedin.com/in/volkerglaeser Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | S2 - Trailer: The Digital Transformers Podcast | 00:00:54 | |
Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast Season 2 🚀 Do you want to understand how to succeed as an entrepreneur or corporate innovator in today’s world? Want to build industry-defining digital products, services, and businesses and become the person who is capable of achieving vast success? Then this podcast is for you. Every Thursday, Kilian Karrasch speaks to some of the most accomplished founders and innovation executives who have built and transformed some of the most successful companies in their industry. Subscribe now to get brand new episodes weekly from guests like Franck Denglos, the Ex-CEO of Adidas Italy, Jochen Engert, the Co-Founder of the mobility unicorn Flix, or Bernd Preuschoff, the winner of the “CIO of the Decade” Impact Award 2021 & 2022, who transformed Schwan Cosmetics, Uvex, & Co 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | S2E12: How to Build an Award-Winning App in Only 6 Weeks - Even If You Are A Corporate - with the CIO of Randstad, Carsten Priebs | 00:34:04 | |
In this episode, I talk to Carsten Priebs, CIO of Randstad. Carsten is a multi-award-winning digitalization, IT, and innovation top-level executive who has led hundred-million dollar transformation and innovation projects at some of the leading companies in their industry, including DB Netz AG and Randstad. In this episode, we talk about the following:
Carsten's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carstenpriebs Carsten's Blog: https://www.tech-leadership.de/ 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:48 - Who is Carsten Priebs? 1:09 - Topic overview 1:33 - Carsten’s secret 2:33 - How endurance sport shapes business success 3:40 - Building an award-winning app 5:29 - Need identification: the big pain point to solve 7:12 - The secret to developing an app in only 6 weeks - as a corporate 9:02 - Determining app features & functioning 12:06 - How to evaluate the viability of your idea - the falsification test 15:42 - Validating your idea with “The three phases of a lean startup” 19:59 - How to pilot-test 21:14 - Project timeline 21:51 - The biggest challenge in the app development process 23:07 - How to convince stakeholders to use the platform 26:07 - Why developing a non-profit app can be a smart business move 28:32 - The two tips Carsten would give founders and corporate innovation leaders seeking to build similar digital products or services 31:13 - The key success factors to pay attention to when bringing digital products and services to market really fast.Timeline: | |||
| 28 Apr 2022 | S1 E09 - Dr. Nadine Kammerlander: Welche Innovationsstrategie für dich zum Erfolg führt | 00:24:27 | |
In der neunten Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Dr. Nadine Kammerlander, Family Business Professor @WHU, Director Institute of Family Business & Mittelstand, Top 40 under 40, darüber:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Dr. Nadine Kammerlander findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/nadinekammerlander Dr. Nadine Kammerlander`s Podcast - "Zukunft Familienunternehmen - Disruption.Transformation.Resilienz": https://spoti.fi/38wgg95 Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | S1 E15 - Leon Merkel: Die Revolution der Visitenkarte mit NFC-Chips | 00:37:33 | |
In der 15.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Leon Merkel, Co-Founder von bumpee - das neue Networking Tool über:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Leon Merkel findest du hier: Leon Merkel 15% Rabatt bei bumpee mit Code: DigitalTransformers: https://www.bumpee.de/discount/DigitalTransformers Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 17 Jun 2022 | S1 E14 - Christian Mohr: Zwischen Startups, Uni & Familienunternehmen | 00:30:02 | |
In der 14.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Christian Mohr, Geschäftsführer von UnternehmerTUM und Initiator von FamilienUnternehmerTUM über:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Christian Mohr findest du hier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-mohr-921b56b7/ Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Boldheart x PwC Exclusive (Episode 3): The Startup's Playbook to Winning Big with Corporate Partnerships | 00:35:24 | |
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", we dive into the key indicators to look out for and discuss the dos and don'ts from a startup perspective that will help you navigate the field. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, like, or share this podcast to spread the word. 🙏 And if you have questions about this episode or would like to discuss how to drive your innovation initiatives, reach out via LinkedIn or email to:
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| 12 Jan 2023 | S2 E1: How The Digital Transformers Podcast Can Transform Your Work | 00:10:35 | |
In this first episode of the Digital Transformers Podcast season 2 Kilian introduces himself, talks about his background, what he struggles with, and what ultimately led him to the creation of a business and this podcast. 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀
Timeline: 0:00 Introduction 1:04 What this podcast covers 1:16 - Kilian's first business and how he developed his passion for creating new solutions 2:46 - Kilian's first business failure and journey to understanding what makes entrepreneurs and digital businesses successful 4:12 - The breakthrough and defining the problem 5:40 - Kilian's ambitious mission 6:31 - How this podcast will benefit you 7:46 - Kilian's goal for the podcast 8:39 - How to tailor this podcast to your specific needs 9:16 - Announcing the awesome upcoming guests | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | S1 E02 - Oliver Rössling: Wie du die besten Innovationsideen generierst und identifizierst | 00:49:08 | |
In der zweiten Folge spricht Ben Kleindienst mit Oliver Rössling, Chief Disruption Officer bei Umlaut und Experte für disruptive Innovation Es geht darum:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Du möchtest mehr darüber erfahren, wie wir dich unterstützen können? Dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | Billion-Dollar Venture Building Strategies - with Jordan Schlipf | 00:45:17 | |
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. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses. About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the guest: Jordan Schlipf is the founder and CEO of Rainmaking and Rainmaking Venture Studio. Jordan went from founding several small startups, over launching Startupbootcamp - the world's largest industry-focused startup accelerator network, to building Rainmaking into one of the leading corporate venture builders in the world that has built companies with a total equity valuation of $5B+ to date. Follow Jordan's socials: LinkedIn Timeline: (03:52) - Shift your focus: empowering talented founders for venture success. (07:48) - Why corporates struggle with generating new business ideas - and how to change that (14:07) - The ideal adjacency for new business models (18:01) - The pivotal role of incentives in driving entrepreneurial behavior within ventures (22:48) - The ideal structure of a venture board (29:17) - Why few corporate ventures build successful new businesses. (36:13) - How to balance the investment portfolio and select the right business ventures (39:46) - Entrepreneurial ambitions? A reality check for corporate employees | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | S2E16: How To Take A Luxury Maison Into The Digital Age - with Marketing Executive Maria von Scheel-Plessen | 00:33:37 | |
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 Watchlist 2022 & Business Insider Future Shaper 2022. In today’s episode, we talk about:
Connect with Maria on her socials 📲 Instagram: @mariaplessen LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mariavsp If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to subscribe, like or share this podcast to spread the word, so I can continue bringing you outstanding guests and conversations. 🙏 And if you have questions to this episode or on how to build outstanding products or services for your next generation luxury customers, reach out to me on LinkedIn (you can find me at linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch/) or write me an email at kilian@hatch.studio. Thanks again for listening to the Digital Transformers podcast. 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Who is Maria von Scheel-Plessen 0:55 - Episode overview 1:16 - Why involving external parties is crucial to accelerate innovation success 2:50 - Why Montblanc embarked on the journey of digital transformation 5:51 - What challenges Montblanc faced in the transformation and how Maria overcame them 9:06 - How to prioritize what departments of the company to digitalize first 11:18 - How to convince stakeholders you’re taking the right digitalization approach 14:37 - How support circles in a company can foster innovation 16:25 - How Maria’s support circle at Montblanc came together 18:21 - Why it’s important to communicate the mission of your department 20:23 - How Gen-Z will shape the luxury industry 23:24 - Strategies and tactics to successfully engage Gen-Z 26:56 - How to deal with brand risk when engaging in new marketing channels like the metaverse 28:11 - Should luxury brands collaborate with (micro-)influencers 30:36 - The one tip Maria would give founders and corporate professionals that want to be successful in the luxury industry | |||
| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 E16 - Kilian Karrasch: Wie setzt man erfolgreiche Plattform-Modelle um wie Uber, Facebook oder Mapify | 00:36:02 | |
In der 16.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Kilian Karrasch, General Partner bei hatch, WHU Guest-Lecturer und ehemaliger Advisor u.a. für Mapify darüber: - Welche Kernfragen man sich als Gründer und Unternehmen stellen sollte, bevor man ein Platformmodell gründet? - Wie man das klassische Chicken-and-Egg Problem einer jeden Plattform am besten überwindet? - Was zu beachten gilt, um exponentielles Wachstum von Plattform-Modellen zu erreichen? Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Mehr zu Kilian Karrasch findest du hier: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch-innovationsuccess Du hast Fragen oder brauchst Hilfe bei der Umsetzung deiner Plattform? Hier kannst du ein kostenloses Erstgespräch mit Kilian buchen: bit.ly/3loGf5j Mehr Infos zu hatch - digital product & Venture Building company findest du hier: bit.ly/3NKJaB6 | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | S2E13: How To Successfully Transform Family Firms For GenZ - with Bonita Grupp, Head of E-Commerce & HR at TRIGEMA | 00:25:55 | |
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:
Bonita Grupp on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bonita-grupp-396a4923 Jobs @TRIGEMA: https://www.trigema.de/karriere/jobs/ 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:56 - Who is Bonita Grupp 1:18 - Topics covered in the podcast 2:31 - The challenge of digitizing TRIGEMA 4:36 - Why the digitization journey of TRIGEMA has differed to that of other competitors 6:25 - The crucial issue that TRIGEMA had to solve through digital innovation 10:22 - How TRIGEMA communicated the transformation to employees and what the action steps were to kick the process off 12:30 - How Bonita selected the individuals to drive the transformation at TRIGEMA 14:06 - How TRIGEMA as a traditional company is approaching New Work 16:52 - Which work values matter to Gen-Z 18:09 - How TRIGEMA is adapting it’s work culture to cater to Gen-Z 21:02 - The #1 tip Bonita would give other corporates who want to successfully transform themselves digitally 24:11 - The biggest challenge companies have to overcome when it comes to digital transformation | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | Digital Transformations: 4 Crucial Steps Every Leader Must Take Before Getting Started | 00:40:04 | |
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 full Transformation Guide: Reflections on Organizational Transformation About the Host: Kilian Karrasch is a founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models. Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedIn About the Guests: Richard and Joachim are esteemed figures in the realm of digital transformation, boasting over 50 years of collective experience. As former executives and current advisors to C-level teams, they've spearheaded major transformation projects across prominent companies and governmental organizations in Europe. Follow Richard's socials: LinkedIn; Follow Joachim's socials: LinkedIn" Timeline: (00:50) - Introduction (05:00) - Discussion on the inception of the "Reflections on Organizational Transformation" document. (07:20) - The Importance of collaboration in digital transformation. (09:40) - Organizational transformation vs. mere change. (12:30) - Real-world examples of transformation: Nokia and Hugo Boss. (14:55) - The necessity of transforming organizations and how to recognize existential threats to the business. (17:10) - Discussion on the high failure rate of digital transformations and how to navigate it. (19:45) - The role of clear direction and clarity in successful transformation. (22:30) - The challenge of securing leadership sponsorship and alignment. (25:00) - Selecting the right partners for transformation efforts. (27:50) - Addressing internal dynamics and engaging the team for transformation. (30:15) - Strategies for dealing with different mindsets within the organization towards transformation. (33:00) - Importance of establishing credibility and showing early successes. (35:45) - The continuous process of transformation beyond the initial stages. (38:20) - Closing remarks and anticipation for the next episode on maintaining momentum in transformation. | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | S2E11: How Digitalization Is Transforming The Legal And Service Industry - With CIO Of The Year Finalist Christian Ammer | 00:43:56 | |
Christian Ammer climbed the IT ranks at Siemens Financial Services and Real Estate and later led major international IT carve-out projects at Siemens before shifting into the Financial SME and Legal Sector. He has been awarded twice Top10 CIO of the year and won the Digital Transformation Award in 2021 for his outstanding work. In today’s episode, we talk about the following:
Christian on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cha23x Christian's book - Praxis Guide für Digital Leader: https://www.hanser-kundencenter.de/fachbuch/artikel/9783446475625 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - Who is Christian Ammer 1:16 - What topics are covered in the episode 2:18 - How can you radically digitize a traditional law business 3:31 - Creating technology to enhance the work of lawyers 7:10 - What can you do if you can’t digitize your core business 11:40 - How to overcome the challenge of change in your business 13:34 - What services are crucial to enhance lawyer’s and service personnel’s ways of working 16:03 - The advantage of law firms using digital platform services instead of startup tools 20:07 - Christians' two core learnings in transforming Noerr into a digital leader 25:36 - How to evaluate if the willingness to transform the business is high enough 30:18 - Why a positive perception of IT is essential in your company and how to change this perception 35:48 - should companies acquire new IT talents to function as role models in the company 38:15 - Christian’s tips on how to facilitate a cultural transformation 40:18 - What are the most crucial challenges the legal industry will have to face in terms of digitization 42:50 - Why artificial intelligence won’t solve everything in the legal business | |||
| 21 Jul 2022 | S1 E19 - Strategien für erfolgreiches Digitales Marketing | 00:36:05 | |
In der 19.Folge spricht Benedict Kleindienst mit Charles Augsdörfer, Marketing and Podcast-Producer bei hatch, über digitales Marketing und welche Strategie für dein Business Sinn. Dabei zeigen sie dir Vor- und Nachteile auf und vergleichen:
Höre jetzt rein und folge unserem Kanal, um wöchentlich mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie auch du erfolgreich digital transformieren kannst. Ben Kleindienst: linkedin.com/in/benedictkleindienst-innovationsuccsess Charles Augsdörfer: linkedin.com/in/charles-augsdörfer Wenn du mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, wie wir dich unterstützen können, dann schaue auch auf unserer Website vorbei: https://bit.ly/3loGf5j | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | S2E10: How To Build A Hardware Based Company To IPO - with Tonies Founder Marcus Stahl | 00:34:28 | |
Today I talk to Marcus Stahl, the founder of Tonies SE At the age of 45, Marcus and his co-founder created a digital story playback device for small children and within only 6 years of starting operations, scaled the company to IPO. Today, Tonies has won numerous design awards and has sold its category-defining products to users in more than 100 countries. But their story wasn’t easy. Frustrated by the lack of child-friendly solutions to consume audio dramas, Marcus and his co-founder dedicated 3 years to creating a solution before hitting the market. In the process, they learned what it takes to conquer the next generation of customers. In today’s episode, we cover:
Marcus on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marcus-stahl-b77a5022b Tonies (Company): tonies.de 👋 Get in touch with Kilian here: linkedin.com/in/kiliankarrasch Do you have an innovative idea you would like to validate through market research or rapid prototyping or a validated concept you would like to bring to life (e.g. in form of an MVP)? Then book a free consultation here: http://bit.ly/3Xr0BvG 🚀 Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - Introducing Marcus Stahl & Tonies 1:04 - Topics covered in the episode 2:32 - Marcus Stahl’s background and how he got the idea for Tonies 5:57 - The biggest challenge Tonies had to overcome in the first year 9:44 - The importance of technological development for Tonies 12:13 - Was the focus on the hardware/physical product or on the storytelling 13:30 - What was the major success factor for Tonies 15:38 - How can you ensure that your product is successful once it hits the market 18:09 - Why you should focus on product perfection before launching radically innovative products 20:23 - Why customer support is so important 22:54 - Being flexible in your daily work as a founder 24:01 - Biggest challenges Tonies faced while building up the company to its size today 26:56 - The importance of customer knowledge and passion across the team when building a category-defining product 29:15 - Advice for staying close to the customer while internationalizing 32:04 - Marcus Stahl’s number one learning during his journey of building an IPO Company | |||
