In this podcast episode we had the honour to speak with Linda Yates, the Founder and CEO of Mach49 about the opportunities and challenges of corporate mentoring. Linda Yates is the Founder and CEO of Mach49, which partners with the Global 1000 to drive venture-driven growth through building ventures, investing, and strategic partnerships, focusing on scalable execution and innovation. With over 30 years of experience, she has also served on numerous boards, authored the acclaimed book "The Unicorn Within," and is known for her environmental activism and advocacy for 21st-century education. Chapter: 00:12 Guest Introduction 00:54 Risks for Legacy Companies 01:33 Corporate Venturing 01:47 Linda's Journey to Mach49 07:37 Need for Corporate Venturing 11:05 Culture in Corporate Venturing 12:05 Building a Growth Engine 12:05 Practical Steps to Corporate Venturing 16:25 Creating Space for Ventures 17:32 Addressing the Cultural Clash 19:54 Large Companies in Problem Solving 20:21 Understanding the Need for Change 20:35 Assessing Internal Talent 20:47 Four Types in Venture Building 21:43 The New Venture Board 24:18 Understanding the Role of Growth Advocates 25:53 Tapping into Corporate Assets 26:56 Overcoming Internal Friction 32:15 Understanding Customer Pain 36:39 The Process of Venture Building 37:25 The Role of Corporate Venture Capital 39:58 Incubation Phase 41:02 Acceleration Phase 41:49 Importance of Valuations 43:23 Venture Building vs Venture Investing 43:53 Importance of Business Execution Plan 44:35 Venture Investing 46:00 Importance of Design in Venture Investing 46:19 Five Key Elements of Acceleration 47:04 Importance of Financial Impact 49:54 Strategic Partnering 50:16 Leveraging Assets 56:40 Venture Driven Growth 59:09 The Importance of Looking Forward 59:57 Risk and Venture Building 01:00:51 Role of Leadership 01:01:41 Role of the C-suite 01:03:19 Importance of Execution 01:03:40 Closing Remarks 01:04:38 Outro Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-yates-19550249/ The St. Gallen Business Model Navigator: https://shorturl.at/nkgmx The following three books are all relevant to the topics which where discussed in the podcast: Jim Snabbe’s book: Dreams and Details: https://shorturl.at/knaoS Professor Huggy Rao and Professor Bob Sutton’s (Stanford) book: The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder, about removing friction and seizing advantages: https://shorturl.at/MrLII Professor Vijay Govindarajan (Dartmouth) and Professor Venkat Venkatraman’s (Boston University) book: Fusion Strategy: How Real-Time Data and AI will power the Industrial Future. It covers using AI and data to address customer needs: https://shorturl.at/oXJCA Link to the website on Linda Yates´ book: https://www.mach49.com/book/the-unicorn-within Linda’s book, The Unicorn Within — How Companies Can Create Game-Changing Ventures at Startup Speed, published by Harvard Business Review Press in October 2022, has been widely acclaimed. Featured in major media outlets, it was named one of Forbes' Top Ten Business Books of 2022 and one of “7 Startup Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read.” It was the top new release on Amazon in Strategic Planning and Venture Capital and is now used as a textbook worldwide. The book is also on the Harvard Press All Time Ideas with Impact List. 🎧 Join this episode to explore the highs and lows of modern entrepreneurship. Learn how to navigate the unspoken hurdles and redefine entrepreneurship beyond traditional titles and roles. 🎧 You can also listen to our podcast on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/impulse-founders-tech-talk/id1707856879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yGiJoDqQVD4BX1QiVKoZT?si=3204da50349745af&nd=1&dlsi=f82eb3e9fe3544d2 Subscribe to our channel for more insightful conversations. If you liked this episode, we look forward to your thoughts in the comments!

Tune in to the latest episode of imPulse as Max and Tom, Co-Founders of EuerZuhause, share their visionary insights and innovative strategies shaping the future of home construction. Chapter: 00:00 Introduction00:41 Maximilian Career Path02:14 Thomas Career Path03:02 Overview of Euer Zuhause04:06 Euer Zuhause Business Model05:25 Thomas Role as Co-founder07:55 Focus and Future Plans09:12 Investment and Revenue Generation11:35 Ideal Investor for EuerZuhause12:40 Team Dynamics at EuerZuhause12:40 Working in a Distributed Manner20:34 Tom Goals for EuerZuhause21:04 Maximilian Goals for EuerZuhause21:56 Long-term Vision for EuerZuhause23:03 Where to Find EuerZuhause Online23:31 Utilizing TikTok for EuerZuhause24:32 Conclusion Links:     Connect with Maximilian Gassner:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-gassner/ Connect with Thomas Raab:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasraab/ 

Today, the script is flipped as Nils personally talks about his journey of starting a company, his personal experiences, and finally what New Ventures is about. Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Early Life and Background 02:42 Career Path 04:31 Experience in China 05:44 Entrepreneurial Journey 09:07 About Rehau 12:46 Adapting to Local Markets 15:47 Comparison of Business Models in Different Markets 19:48 Personal Experience in China 21:44 Transition to CEO of New Ventures 22:19 Building New Ventures 23:32 Challenges in a Mature Organization 26:12 Becoming Independent 28:21 Attracting Fresh Talent 32:07 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Mindset 34:37 Digital Disruption in the Construction Industry 38:15 Potential Expansion of Renovation Tool 39:24 Source of Ideas 40:07 The Importance of Implementation 41:01 Vision for the Next 75 Years 42:31 The Importance of Continuous Innovation 44:41 Plan for the Next 75 Hours 45:01 Staying Curious and Inspired 47:04 The Core Idea of the Podcast 48:15 Closing Remarks Connect with Lydia Haupt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-haupt-a55797aa/

Svenja Winterbach, Co-founder of startup “_blaenk”, has immersed herself in both worlds: as the founder of her own company and now as a venture builder. We shed light on Svenja's personal founder story, her learnings and why she believes that venture building within a company requires similar attitudes and skills as in the world "out there". Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Svenja Winterbach's Background and Journey 08:07 Motivation and Success Factors 12:29 Blank's Journey 13:20 Challenges and Pivoting 17:45 Fundraising Experiences 20:43 Investor Relations and Challenges 25:20 Transition from Startup to Corporate Role 26:07 Comparing Startup and Corporate Founding 31:45 Role in Digital8 Platform 36:09 Conclusion guest: Svenja Winterbach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenja-winterbach-863230137/

Katja Kolmetz, Founder of Wavemakers, Explores 'Leadership Beyond Titles' in Conversation with Nils Wagner. Delving into the significance of imposter syndrome, Katja shares insights linked to her personal journey as a founder. Chapter: 00:07 Katja Kolmetz Introduction 00:34 Discussion on Diversity in Organizations 01:18 Katja Kollmetz's Connection to Tel Aviv 03:52 Experience in Asia 08:30 Return to Germany and Corporate Innovation 10:24 Tradeoff Between Corporate and Startup Cultures 15:18 Decision to Leave Corporate Role 17:11 Introduction to Wavemakers 18:15 Mission of Wavemakers 19:20 Democratizing Leadership 20:36 Approach to Leadership Development 22:41 Addressing Imposter Syndrome 26:45 Personal Experiences with Imposter Syndrome 29:50 The Need for Diversity in Organizations 31:36 Female Founders in the Startup Ecosystem 33:39 The Role of Female Investors 35:36 The Importance of Authentic Leadership 38:43 Developing Personal Leadership Style 39:49 Creating a Unique Startup Culture 41:06 Impact of a Balanced Work Environment 41:36 About WaveMakers 42:01 How to Connect with WaveMakers 43:03 Conclusion guest: Katja Kolmetz   Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wavemakers.io/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/wavemakers-io/ Website: www.wavemakers.io

In our third episode, Nils Wagner talks to Tiankai Feng, Ted Talk speaker, musician and data analyst about the passion for data and their meaningfulness to companies & human beings. Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Guest Introduction: Tiankai Feng 00:54 Tiankai's TEDx Talk Experience 02:01 AI in Music Creation 03:08 AI as a Tool in Songwriting 05:53 Combining Music and Data Analysis 08:38 Optimism Towards Technology 10:12 Regulating AI 15:01 AI and Global Markets 15:15 Opportunities and Risks for Companies 19:54 Importance of Data Governance for AI 20:31 Establishing a Data Governance Strategy 22:51 AI Tools in Use 24:18 Intellectual Property and AI 27:29 Future of AI: Hopes and Fears 28:22 Personal Expectations from AI 29:30 Conclusion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiankaifeng TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2mzJ5VPyk

In this episode, Nils Wagner talks with Shira Mlamdovsky about "Social Impact & Technology." Shiran has impressive examples of the impact technology can create within social live. Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Guest Introduction: Sharam Mlamdowski 01:19 Shiran's Work and Mission 02:46 Balancing Business and Purpose 05:19 The 'Listen to My Voice' Project 08:46 Ethical Considerations and Responsibility 10:25 Potential Misuse of Technology 11:52 Impact of the 'Listen to My Voice' Project 14:28 The Shimon Peres Project 16:41 The Holocaust Education Project 19:19 The Sophia Project 21:20 Domestic Abuse: A Global Issue 22:28 Preventive Measures and Learning from Domestic Violence Patterns 23:52 Privacy and Trust in the Chatbot 24:28 Potential for Other Applications 25:26 Localization and Personalization of the Chatbot 26:27 Appearance of the Chatbot 27:20 Israel as a Startup Nation 32:18 Supporting Female Founders in Israel 35:33 Future Plans and Projects Shiran on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiraniml The Platform https://www.d-id.com/

As part of our podcast "imPulse", we take a look at current tech trends and give our listeners insights from very different perspectives. Today, Nils, CEO REHAU New Ventures talks to Mina Saidze, Tech Evangelist, Founder & Author about generative AI in the context of diversity and why we need to democratise AI. Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Mina Seidze' Background and Passion 02:55 Inclusive Tech and Its Mission 04:29 Diversity and Inclusion in Tech 06:21 Challenges of Traditional Companies 08:07 Diversity and Inclusion in Traditional Companies 12:15 The Importance of Inclusion in Tech 13:27 Unfair Aspects in Technology 14:07 The Role of Data in Tech Bias 19:58 Introduction to AI Ethics 20:42 AI and Big Data Analytics 21:07 Generative AI and its Impact 21:44 Political Aspects of AI Ethics 23:36 EU AI Act and its Impact 24:31 AI Ethics in the Private Sector 27:22 Role of C-Level Executives in AI Ethics 28:55 AI Ethics Training and Literacy 30:46 Organizational Readiness for AI Ethics 31:35 Under-representation of Females in Tech 32:47 Experiences as a Female Founder 34:02 Reducing Barriers for Females in Tech 37:19 Fair Tech: The Book 37:40 About the Book 'Fair Tech' 38:17 Topics Covered in 'Fair Tech' 39:12 Discussion on Regulation and Freedom in Tech Industry 40:19 Reasons for Delayed Publication 41:05 Challenges of Writing About Rapidly Changing Tech 42:05 Closing Remarks Mina-Saidze https://www.minasaidze.com/