Category: Silicon Valley Learnings
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Keynote – Digital Transformation: From Spectators to Shapers of the Future

Last week, I had the privilege of being the closing speaker at the Production Systems Conference in Stuttgart, Germany. It was an inspiring experience, not only to meet open-minded and motivated individuals but also to have the opportunity to take them on a journey into the future. In my keynote, I emphasized that digital transformation…
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Workshop – Unveiling the Silicon Valley’s Startup Ecosystem for Executives

(German Version below) On May 8th, I had the opportunity to host a workshop for a German delegation from the Wirtschaftsclub Rhein Main to immerse the audience in the vibrant Silicon Valley startup ecosystem. The Introduction to the Silicon Valley workshop held at Stanford University provided a comprehensive understanding of the methodology, funding mechanisms, pitfalls,…
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The Silicon Valley eLSD: experience, Learning, Sharing and Doing

(Deutsche Übersetzung unten / German translation below) I have been living for over 10 years in the Silicon Valley. I advise several startups in the US and Europe to support entrepreneurs, meet regularly with c-level managers from all types of organizations and at some point, it always comes down to one question: “What makes Silicon…
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Is the Road to Success Paved with ‘Failure’?

When it comes to achieving success, it’s important to recognize that failure is not an inherent part of the human experience. While setbacks and failures can be frustrating and disappointing, they are simply a natural part of the learning process. Rather than viewing failure as a definitive outcome, we can embrace the idea of falling…