In this episode, Christian Hüttenhein talks with Gerhard Wohland about the importance of collaboration between large companies and startups for driving innovation. Wohland explains why corporations should leverage the strengths of startups and how both sides can benefit from close cooperation. He emphasizes the need for an open culture of innovation and mutual understanding.

Takeaways:

• Large corporations should recognize their limitations in innovation and leverage the strengths of startups.
• Startups excel in generating ideas and solving problems, while large corporations are skilled at implementing processes and scaling.
• Creating a culture of innovation within large organizations is crucial for successful collaboration with startups.
• Protected spaces or high-performance islands are necessary for fostering creativity within large organizations.
• Successful collaboration requires a deep understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses and a constructive relationship.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Gerhard Wohland

04:08 Importance of Organizational Development and Cooperation

08:41 Requirements for Successful Cooperation

11:51 Organizational Ambidexterity: Exploitation and Exploration

15:46 Dynamic Robust Structures in Large Companies

19:06 The Role of Startups in Innovation

25:15 Collaboration between Large Companies and Startups

32:30 Differentiating Startups from Large Organizations

36:06 The Role of Digital Units and Venture Units

38:32 Maturity of Startups and Collaboration Requirements

44:35 Outlook and Confidence in the Future

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In this episode Christian Hüttenhein talks with Professor Julian Kawohl to discuss the concept of "Ecosystemizing Businesses." They explore how companies can drive success by fostering collaboration and adopting a human-centric approach. Julian outlines the importance of strategic partnerships and shifting mindsets to remain competitive in today’s rapidly changing environment. This episode provides valuable insights into innovation, corporate strategy, and the future of business ecosystems.

Takeaways:

• Ecosystemizing businesses involves shifting towards human-centric thinking and collaborating with partners to create value propositions.
• The process of ecosystemizing includes understanding the current market, strategizing for future opportunities, designing ecosystem business models, and transforming the entire company.
• Mindset change is crucial for successfully implementing ecosystem strategies.
• Implementing ecosystem strategies in complex times requires a long-term vision and the ability to navigate challenges.
• Motivating people to engage in multi-party partnerships requires demonstrating the benefits and providing credible examples. Corporates need to adopt an ecosystem mindset and shift their culture to stay competitive in the future.
• Venture clienting and partnering with startups can bring innovation and new perspectives to corporates.
• Corporates should think entrepreneurially and take risks to create superior experiences and solve bigger problems for their clients.
• Long-term incentive systems and bringing in people with a broader mindset into corporate leadership positions are crucial for driving innovation and change.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Julian Kawohl

02:01 Understanding the Ecosystemize Your Business Concept

06:12 The Mindset Change in Ecosystem Strategies

09:21 The Four-Step Process of Ecosystemizing

12:37 Guiding Corporates in Ecosystem Transformation

18:05 Engaging in Multi-Party Partnerships

25:14 Managing Complexity in Ecosystem Strategies

27:44 The Need for a Shift in Mindset

30:30 Mitigating Risk and Thinking Entrepreneurially

32:40 Creating Long-Term Incentives and Broadening Leadership Mindsets

38:12 Different Approaches for Family-Owned and External Manager-Led Companies

41:37 Starting Points for Ecosystem Strategy

47:47 Ecosystemizing as a Tool for Corporate Innovation

51:33 The Importance of Ecosystemizing and Partnering Readiness

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In this episode, Christian Hüttenhein talks with entrepreneur and consultant Mark Poppenborg to uncover the art of organizational development and the keys to building thriving innovation communities. Mark draws from his extensive experience, discussing the challenges large corporations face and the pivotal role trust and distrust play in achieving success. This episode is essential listening for anyone aiming to foster lasting change within their organization.

Takeaways:

• Creating lasting change in large corporates requires addressing external references and creating safe spaces for innovation.

• Innovation initiatives should be associated with existing campaigns and learnings from pockets of high performance within the organization.

• Organizational development and community building are essential for driving innovation and achieving innovation impact.

• Corporate venturing requires a balance between serving existing customers and disrupting and innovating the business.

• Business theater can be necessary to a certain extent, but it's important to identify and call out excessive or misleading practices. Addressing organizational bullshit can raise the level of communication and quality within a company.

• Understanding the context in which arguments arise can help resolve conflicts and improve collaboration.

• Trust and distrust serve different functions in navigating complex situations.

• Authenticity is subjective and depends on the role and context in which it is expressed.

• Breaking traditional rules, such as not using PowerPoint slides, can create a more engaging and authentic conversation.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Mark Poppenborg

09:20 The Importance of Organizational Development and Community Building in Venture Tools

19:01 The Challenge of Balancing Exploit and Explore in Large Corporates

25:07 Overcoming Resistance to Innovation and Transforming the Company

29:49 Breaking Down Innovation into Use Cases and Dealing with Business Theater

37:30 Identifying and Addressing Organizational Naivety and Business Theater

38:31 Addressing Organizational Bullshit

41:06 Understanding the Context of Arguments

45:26 The Functional Equivalence of Trust and Distrust

48:49 Authenticity: Subjectivity and Context

58:12 Breaking Traditional Rules

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In this episode, Christian Hüttenhein engages in an insightful conversation with Professor Dr. Max Senges. Max draws on his extensive experience in entrepreneurship to discuss the various challenges faced by startups. They delve into the innovative concept of 42, a university that operates without traditional professors and instead focuses on peer learning and gamified projects. Max also emphasizes the positive impact of these educational methods and provides valuable career advice.

Takeaways:

• Peer learning is a powerful approach to learning and skill development, where students work on projects and provide feedback to each other.
• The humanistic aspects of technology development, such as considering the social impact and organizational mindset, are crucial for driving entrepreneurship forward.
• A university without professors, like 42, offers a unique learning experience where students learn through gamified projects and peer reviews.
• Intrapreneurship, the process of developing entrepreneurial ventures within a corporate setting, can be facilitated through peer learning and entrepreneurship programs.
• When pursuing a career, it's important to find a fit that aligns with your passion and purpose, rather than just following trends or external expectations.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Prof. Dr. Max Senges

03:36 University Without Professors: The 42 Model

09:00 Peer Learning and Entrepreneurship

15:05 The Process of Peer Learning

20:07 Intrapreneurship and External Recruiting

22:19 Differentiating Tools in Corporate Venturing

25:13 Impact and Success Stories

27:01 Costs and Implementation of Peer Learning

29:17 The Popularity of Peer Learning and Intrapreneurship

31:28 Career Advice: Pursuing Passion and Purpose

33:34 Book Recommendation

Website of the Institute of Electronic Business: https://www.ieb.net/

Book Recommendation: Lifelong Kindergarten, by Mitchel Resnick

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In this episode, Christian Hüttenhein and Mike Durst, founder of ITONICS, explore how the SaaS provider is transforming corporate venturing with its innovative operating system, equipping companies with trend scouting, ideation, and portfolio management tools. Dive into the crucial role of data and transparency in shaping the innovation software market and discover the potential of venture clienting to overcome corporate innovation challenges. This episode offers deep insights into the future of innovation management and the dynamic landscape ahead.

Takeaways

• Data and transparency in the market are crucial for effective innovation management.
• The market for innovation software is experiencing consolidation, with larger companies emerging and smaller companies being acquired.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasing role in innovation software, with AI-enabled features such as conversational interfaces and automated idea generation.
• Building enterprise-grade software requires a deep understanding of enterprise architecture and software architecture. Venture clienting is a powerful methodology for large corporates to overcome innovation challenges.
• It involves partnering with startups and becoming their first or biggest customer.
• Venture clienting offers flexibility, speed, and the ability to maintain a creative spirit.
• Implementing venture clienting requires building relationships, trust, and a community of innovators within the corporate.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Mike Durst

02:02 Overview of ITONICS' Innovation Operating System

04:31 Expansion to Nepal and Global Presence

09:55 The Role of People, Process, and Technology in Innovation

14:28 The Development and Overview of ITONICS' Software

23:30 The Importance of Data and Transparency in the Market

35:41 Introduction to Venture Clienting

49:38 The Process of Venture Clienting

53:36 The Role of Leadership in Venture Clienting

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Join Christian Hüttenhein and Stephan Friedrich von den Eichen as they explore the world of Open Strategy in this episode. Discover how this approach helps companies strategically reposition themselves through diversity and openness. From analysis to implementation, Open Strategy opens up the entire process to diverse perspectives and expertise. Dive into the future of corporate strategy and be inspired by how companies can gain competitive advantages through transformation and realignme

Takeaways

• The Open Strategy approach opens up the entire strategy process, incorporating diverse perspectives and expertise.
• It is particularly relevant for disruptive business models and new market implementations.
• The success of the Open Strategy approach depends on the openness and willingness of top management to embrace diverse perspectives.
• The approach helps companies address the challenges of complexity and develop strategies that meet the needs of the future. Open Strategy focuses on repositioning and transformation rather than cost-cutting.
• Startups provide expertise in technology, market analysis, digital disruption, and entrepreneurship in the Open Strategy approach.
• The involvement of startups is not limited to a specific phase but extends throughout the entire process.
• The success of integrating startups depends on the strategic direction, market overlap, and the need for autonomy.
• The consulting industry is changing, and personalized advice that embraces diversity and creativity is becoming more valuable.
• Plurality and embracing different perspectives are essential for innovative problem-solving.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:21 Differentiating Factors of AMP

04:14 Understanding Open Strategy

06:25 The Concept of Opening

10:05 The Open Strategy Approach

11:58 Open Strategy vs. Wargaming

12:07 Focus on Disruptive Business Models

13:07 Process Innovations vs. Product Innovations

13:49 Industries and Turbulent Times

15:16 Dealing with Lack of Openness

19:33 Connection to Venture Formats

22:24 Open Strategy in the Current Situation

23:32 Open Strategy: Repositioning and Transformation

25:03 The Role of Startups in Open Strategy

27:57 Integrating Startups Throughout the Process

35:39 The Solutionator: Concretizing Strategic Impact

39:43 The Changing Landscape of the Consulting Industry

43:16 Embracing Diversity and Creativity in Problem-Solving

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Join Christian Hüttenhein and Christoph Sollich, also known as "The Pitchdoctor," in this episode. With over 12 years of experience, Christoph has assisted more than 2,800 startups and corporate innovators in perfecting their pitches, working with numerous accelerators, incubators, and corporate venture labs. He shares his insights into the startup ecosystem, discusses the significance of authenticity and humor in pitching, and provides valuable career advice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in startups and innovation.

Takeaways

• Authenticity is key in pitching - be yourself and let your personality shine through.
• Understanding the audience and their needs is crucial in delivering an effective pitch.
• Humor can be a powerful tool in engaging and captivating an audience, but it should align with the individual's personality and the context of the pitch.
• Corporates often face challenges in innovation, including short-term focus and a lack of organizational ambidexterity.
• Business theater, such as corporate accelerators, can be ineffective and should be replaced with more genuine and meaningful approaches to working with startups. Work with the best startups, not just any startups
• Build a strong brand to attract top startups
• Focus on solving real problems for startups
• Pitching and storytelling are crucial for success
• Embrace failure and learn from it
• Value and build relationships with interns

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Christoph Sollich

10:33 The Concept of Pitching

18:19 Adding Humor and Being Authentic in Pitches

24:29 Learnings from Corporate Innovation Consulting

30:16 Challenges in Corporate Innovation

32:13 The Pitfalls of Business Theater

33:09 Working with the Best Startups

34:38 Building a Strong Brand

39:07 The Purpose of Accelerators

44:19 The Power of Pitching

48:22 Embracing Failure and Change

52:32 Valuing Interns and Building Relationships

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Dive into the fascinating world of mergers and acquisitions with Christian Hüttenhein and Rudy Fajen. With over 25 years of experience, Fajen brings extensive expertise to the table! Together, they illuminate the intricate art of M&A, exploring topics ranging from navigating economic cycles to seamless cultural integration post-merger. Experience Rudi sharing invaluable insights, practical examples, and successful strategies for corporate partnerships and startup collaborations in this episode.

Takeaways

• M&A is a volatile business that is heavily influenced by economic cycles.
• Successful M&A transactions require a clear forward-looking business plan and a focus on collaboration and cultural integration.
• Minority investments can be challenging and require careful consideration of exit possibilities.
• The success of an M&A transaction is measured by the satisfaction of both the buyer and the seller, as well as the successful post-merger integration.
• The Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) provides a valuable support network for entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and overcome challenges.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Rudi Fajen

04:26 The Volatility of M&A and its Impact on Economic Cycles

13:42 Advice for Corporates Interested in M&A

24:30 Success in Post-Merger Integration

29:25 The Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and its Benefits

35:01 Recommended Startup: Biogram

41:02 Advice for Entrepreneurs

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