Campus 10178 – Where education meets business.

Episodes

• #42: Ali Alam, manager of the DEEP Pioneers program at ESMT Berlin, demystifies deep tech and explains why research-rooted innovation is key to solving global challenges. He explores why Europe lags in commercialization, how founder-researcher teams can bridge the gap, and why now is a critical moment for building sovereign innovation capacity in the EU.
• #41: Catalina Stefanescu-Cuntze and Urs Mueller discuss the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence and analytics. Drawing on their experience in the Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) program at ESMT Berlin, they explore how ethical considerations arise throughout the data value chain and emphasize the importance of embedding ethical frameworks into both education and practice.
• #40: Henry Sauermann, professor of strategy at ESMT, examines the evolving role of crowd science in research and innovation. Drawing from his work on science policy and open collaboration, Sauermann explains when, where, and how involving the crowd can effectively advance scientific discovery and solve complex problems.
• #39: Catalina Stefanescu-Cuntze, professor of management science and faculty lead of the ESMT Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MAAI), discusses how the program bridges technical expertise and strategic leadership. She highlights applied learning, generative AI, and ethics as key pillars in preparing students to lead in data-driven business environments.
• #38: Angeliki Papachroni, senior lecturer and faculty lead of the Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at ESMT, discusses the intersection of strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She shares insights on organizational purpose, the role of applied learning in business education, and how ESMT fosters a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• #37: Dr. Konstantin Korotov, professor of organizational behavior at ESMT Berlin, discusses key insights from the annual Coaching Colloquium. He explores the evolving boundaries between coaching, consulting, and therapy, ethical considerations for executive coaches, and the role of psychological safety in professional development.
• #36: Dr. Maria Hoffacker, an expert in biological intelligence, discusses how understanding our brain's potential can empower leaders to create cultures of innovation, empathy, and resilience, integrating emotional intelligence into leadership practices.
• #35: Christoph Burger and Jens Weinmann of ESMT discuss their book, Leveraging Digital Innovation: Lessons for Implementation, sharing insights on navigating digital transformation, the evolving role of IT departments, and the impact of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and robotic process automation across various industries.
• #34: Dr. Kasia Stoltmann, an AI and data science expert and the founder of Women in Big Data Berlin, delves into how AI can serve as both a beacon of innovation and a bridge to greater societal equity.
• #33: Felizitas Lichtenberg, global head of diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainability at SumUp, explores the integration of DEI into FinTech and its impacts on company culture and international teams.
• #32: Andreea Mandeal, head of global marketing at brighter AI, shares her career journey in marketing and discusses the ethical challenges and opportunities of using AI in corporate marketing.
• #31: Johanna Rüdiger, head of social media strategy in the culture and documentaries department at Deutsche Welle, discusses the transformative power of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram in engaging Gen Z consumers. She emphasizes authenticity over mere product promotion for business success.
• #30: Andy McLane of media agency Anything is Possible and Jeanne Gaebler of our corporate communications team speak about the rebranding of ESMT in March 2024.
• #29: Dr. Oshin Behl, venture manager at DEEP and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL-Berlin), discusses MedTech's future, focusing on patient-centricity and AI's role in healthcare. Her insights blend clinical experience with tech innovation, highlighting transformative impacts in patient care and healthcare technology.
• #28: Amanda Hawthorne, inclusive language lead at EA, delves into the complexities of implementing inclusive language in video games, stressing the importance of multi-layered inclusivity—from gender to race to disability—and the role of industry commitment and community collaboration in making gaming accessible and welcoming for all.
• #27: Alina Bassi, co-founder and managing director of Founderland, shares her experiences and insights as a woman of color entrepreneur in Berlin, highlighting the need for representation, access to resources, and the instrumental role of supportive networks like Founderland in empowering these entrepreneurs.
• #26: Arjun Subramonian, a computer science PhD student at UCLA, discusses the intersection of AI with the digital rights of LGBTIQ+ persons and members of other marginalized communities, emphasizing the value of inclusive approaches and the significance of grassroots organizations and student activism for an equitable AI future.
• #25: Dr. Jörn Richert, CEO of the Mobility Institute Berlin (MIB), discusses the transformative power of social innovation, technology, and AI in sustainable urban mobility, highlighting the importance of reshaping urban spaces and redefining societal perspectives to improve mobility, reduce emissions, and create livable cities.
• #24: Nan Guo and Roselva Tunstall, directors of the Learning Innovation Lab at ESMT Berlin, talk about the transformative power of edtech and the new challenges and opportunities of hybrid learning design in reaching a broader range of business learners and returning real value to businesses.
• #23: ESMT President Jörg Rocholl is in the podcast studio to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of ESMT (#ESMT20). He speaks on the key drivers for establishing an international business school in Germany, the school’s rise to success, and the path ahead for education in business management, especially in light of the digital transformation, climate change/sustainability, and war.
• #22: Sandra Ondraschek-Norris, vice president for global learning at MARC, Men Advocating Real Change, details the research on barriers to male leadership in initiatives for gender equity and shares stories of how it is changing (and should change) in the corporate world.
• #21: Mélanie Keïta (Melanin Kapital) details the additional financial hurdles faced by African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their hunt for capital and credit. European banks and private investors, given the imperative and the tools, can better discover and support SME entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa.
• #20: Renato Beninatto of Nimdzi Insights shares keen insights from his entrepreneurial journey in the translation/localization sector as well as tips for students of entrepreneurship on the risky work – beyond study – of attracting talent, investors, and partners globally.
• #19: Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, director of the Digital Society Institute (DSI) at ESMT Berlin, demonstrates what is necessary to develop a trustworthy digital society that serves its citizens, helped by diverse stakeholders – private sector, policymakers, and academia.
• #18: Dr. Olumide Abimbola, founder and executive director of the African Policy Research Institute (APRI) in Berlin, speaks on four distinct priorities in the African digital agenda and the roles that EU investment and European market cooperation can play in a story of mutual (African and European) success.
• #17: Solape Akinpelu, co-founder and CEO of HerVest, speaks on the transformative power of fintech in creating access and returns for women, who are traditionally underserved by the financial services sector.
• #16: Heike Hess of the International Association of Natural Textile Industry (IVN) and Alyssa Jade McDonald-Baertl, a board member of the German Federation of Sustainable Economy (BNW), discuss the opportunities and limitations of business sustainability initiatives and the priorities for achieving a global green economy.
• #15: Marc Goodman of the Future Crimes Institute and Sandro Gaycken of the Digital Society Institute at ESMT Berlin examine how businesses manage (and mismanage) the threats, traps, and realities of aggressive cybercrime.
• #14: Deborah Choi of Bosque, a tech-enabled plant startup in Berlin, speaks about the critical role of mentorship, networks, and investment for female founders and women of color in entrepreneurship.
• #13: Baris Efe of Vali Berlin, the new entrepreneurship hub at ESMT, talks about how it all started, its 2021 summer entrepreneurship program, and where it fits in Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
• #12: Prof. Konstantin Korotov speaks on the dignity and humiliation in executive coaching practice and the upcoming ESMT Berlin Coaching Colloquium.
• #11: Caroline Casey of The Valuable 500 speaks on leveraging CEO power for disability inclusion in the workforce.
• #10: Dr. Stefflbauer speaks on the barriers and opportunities for women and people of color in the German tech space.
• #9: Ines Amri discusses digital economic development in Africa, drawing from a German-funded research collaboration in Tunisia.
• #8: Alberto Ares discusses the economic fallout of COVID-19 on EU migrants and marginalized groups.
• #7: Klara Lindner and Christoph Burger discuss how decentralization reshapes the energy sector.
• #6: Martin Unger and Mandy Hübener discuss the modern workforce in the age of AI.
• #5: Chris Demchak and Henning Lahmann on wicked actors in cyberspace.
• #4: Didi Hopkins on how to use acting techniques for leadership development.
• #3: Chengwei Liu reveals the business side of luck.
• #2: Ina Budde and Hannes Gurzki discuss the future of fashion – between sustainability and desirability.
• #1: Simone Menne takes on "loyal women and winning men" in management.