Best ESMT Berlin Podcasts (2024)

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Sustainability starts in the brain 35:26

19h ago35:26

35:26

Exploring neuroscience and leadership with Dr. Maria Hoffacker Dr. Maria Hoffacker is a multidisciplinary expert, combining her expertise in neuroscience, sustainability, and communication to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to harness the power of neuroscience to achieve meaningful change. Her work focuses on applying the latest brain…

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Leveraging Digital Innovation with Christoph Burger & Jens Weinmann 35:11

2M ago35:11

35:11

In episode #35 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, Christoph Burger and Jens Weinmann of ESMT discuss their new book, Leveraging Digital Innovation: Lessons for Implementation (Ubiquity Press, 2024), and share insights on how companies can successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation. Burger and Weinmann explore…

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AI & inclusion with Dr. Kasia Stoltmann 37:55

3M ago37:55

37:55

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world, offering not only unprecedented technological advancements but also, surprisingly, the potential to profoundly influence inclusivity across various sectors. In episode #34 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, Dr. Kasia Stoltmann, a renowned AI and data science expert and the founder of Women in B…

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Integrating D&I in FinTech with Felizitas Lichtenberg of SumUp 35:40

4M ago35:40

35:40

As global markets evolve, the integration of diversity and inclusion within companies is not just ethical, but strategic, enhancing innovation and broadening market reach. In episode #33 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, host Tammi L. Coles engages with Felizitas Lichtenberg, SumUp's global head of diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, and su…

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Privacy-first marketing on the AI frontier 33:30

7M ago33:30

33:30

The adoption of AI has opened new opportunities to personalize customer experiences. However, these advancements bring significant ethical considerations regarding data privacy and consumer trust. Striking a balance between personalization and privacy has become a critical challenge for marketers, particularly with growing consumer and legislative …

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Authentic storytelling for Gen Z 32:43

8M ago32:43

32:43

Social media strategies have become increasingly important for businesses, as they offer the opportunity to engage with younger audiences, particularly Gen Z, in a deeply human-centered way. Authentic storytelling plays a pivotal role in this process, allowing businesses to create meaningful connections and transform customer experiences. In episod…

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Rebranding ESMT 38:04

9M ago38:04

38:04

On Monday, March 4, ESMT proudly unveiled a vibrant update to its brand identity, marking a significant milestone more than two decades after our school’s inception. This refreshing transformation includes a new logo, tagline, and color scheme that reflect our progressive outlook while paying homage to our roots in Berlin’s history. In the latest e…

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Talking patient-centric MedTech with Dr. Oshin Behl 22:07

1y ago22:07

22:07

In this episode of Campus 10178, host Tammi L. Coles sits down with Dr. Oshin Behl, a clinician turned MedTech innovator and venture manager at ESMT Berlin’s DEEP Institute and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL). Dr. Behl discusses her transition from medical practice to MedTech, highlighting her passion for developing patient-centric products in the h…

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Inclusive Gaming: A Talk with EA's Amanda Hawthorne 27:43

1y ago27:43

27:43

Inclusive language aims to welcome and respect all individuals by avoiding expressions that marginalize or stereotype. It goes beyond gender, including considerations of race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, among others. The gaming industry, which connects people worldwide, faces unique challenges in implem…

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Breaking barriers for women of color entrepreneurs in Europe 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

35:47

Recognizing and elevating the work of women of color is vital in an entrepreneurial landscape where equity is paramount. This is far from today's reality. Because of race and gender, founders who are women of color often face significant barriers, including poor representation and limited access to funding in investment circles. Creating supportive…

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Fighting AI bias means championing LGBTIQ+ rights 43:00

1+ y ago43:00

43:00

In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, uncovering the hidden biases and pitfalls that can perpetuate inequalities is crucial for equity and justice. AI research conducted and published by individuals who are not part of marginalized communities can set back decades of progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples, such as the …

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Navigating the future of urban mobility 37:31

1+ y ago37:31

37:31

Urban mobility heavily relies on cars, to the detriment of transportation infrastructure, neighborhoods, the health and safety of city residents, and our planet. Transitioning to cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation, in addition to reimagining multimodal city landscapes, is essential to mitigating its impacts and is crucial for crea…

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The transformative power of edtech in executive education 34:35

1+ y ago34:35

34:35

Edtech is rapidly evolving – offering new opportunities for learning, skills development, and peer exchange. Rather than wholly displacing traditional education methods, blended approaches in edtech leverage the benefits of online and on-site learning to meet the needs and preferences of today’s learners. In episode 24 of Campus 10178, the ESMT bus…

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#ESMT20 26:37

2y ago26:37

26:37

Celebrating two decades of success of business education in Germany In Episode 23 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, ESMT President Jörg Rocholl steps into 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 scho…

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Escaping the man box 41:22

2y ago41:22

41:22

Fighting gender inequity in the business sector serves everyone, including men. Although debate about barriers to work for women, especially those from ethnically marginalized groups, are usually centered around what women can do, a growing movement is targeting men and their responsibility directly. That work is asking men to break free of the mas…

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Bridging the financing gap for African SMEs 33:01

2+ y ago33:01

33:01

European banks and investors can bring capital and credit to African SMEs. According to the World Bank, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play vital roles in economies worldwide. Some 90 percent of businesses are SMEs, and SMEs are 50 percent of the world’s employers. In Africa, the number is even higher, with SMEs providing 80 percent of its job…

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Entrepreneurship is multilingual 54:09

2+ y ago54:09

54:09

While we can study the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, successful opportunities demand real-world risks outside the walls of academia. Renato Beninatto is the co-author of The General Theory of the Translation Company and the co-founder and advisor at Nimdzi Insights, a think-tank and consulting company that focuses on growth strategies for local…

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Trust and security in a digitalized society 56:52

2+ y ago56:52

56:52

Technology should serve the people, requiring trust that our core values will be protected in this new domain. In episode #19 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, we share an ESMT Open Lecture held on March 2, 2022 with Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, director of the Digital Society Institute (DSI) at ESMT Berlin. Using diverse examples from her vast expe…

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The African digital agenda 48:51

3y ago48:51

48:51

In episode #18 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, we speak with Dr. Olumide Abimbola, the founder and executive director of the African Policy Research Institute (APRI) in Berlin. The young think tank provides analysis to shape European approaches to African policy making and to inform the policy positions of African stakeholders seeking sup…

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Fintech is a feminist issue 41:49

3y ago41:49

41:49

In episode #17, we speak with Solape Akinpelu, the co-founder and CEO of HerVest, a women-focused, inclusive fintech platform enabling women to participate in key financial services in Africa. In leading the Nigeria-based social enterprise, Akinpelu and HerVest bring a gender-lens approach to traditional financial services, wielding tech innovation…

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The true cost of (not) going green 45:23

3y ago45:23

45:23

“Businesses can play a major role in contributing to economic, environmental, and social progress, especially when they minimize the adverse impacts of their operations, supply chains, and other business relationships,” states the OECD. But what does it take to gain industry compliance with ambitious international legislative goals for environmenta…

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Snake oil and cat pics – the (sad) state of business cybersecurity 58:31

3y ago58:31

58:31

What does the business cybersecurity landscape look like today? Were you to believe Hollywood, it looks like a pimply-faced teen hacker working from a dark basement for a stylish but likeable band of thieves. The realities are far more sinister – involving sophisticated cyber espionage rings backed by nation states using surveillance capitalism, ra…

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Female founders – growing women's entrepreneurship with Deborah Choi 40:08

3+ y ago40:08

40:08

Much has been documented about the role of sexism and racism in reducing opportunities for women and people of color in the corporate world – whether in hiring, compensation, or in advancement to the C-suite and board-level positions or, in the entrepreneurial space, in access to project investments. But, as the song goes, “sisters are doin’ it for…

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Introducing Vali Berlin, the entrepreneurship hub at ESMT 47:30

3+ y ago47:30

47:30

We hear a lot about “disruption” these days, especially as technology like AI and machine learning transforms traditional sectors like manufacturing. Can disruption be learned? In Berlin – where the fast-developing startup scene raises comparisons to Silicon Valley – ESMT has launched an entrepreneurship hub. Will it transform a young crop of entre…

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Dignity and humiliation in executive coaching 43:51

3+ y ago43:51

43:51

In an online meeting earlier this year, a high-level executive at KPMG UK said employees should “stop moaning” about the pandemic and dismissed staff fears about proposed salary and pension cuts as “playing the victim.” Although he later apologized to his team for his choice of words, the leaked video of his comments prompted a public outcry and le…

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Corporate CEOs join the fight for disability inclusion 45:15

3+ y ago45:15

45:15

Over 1.3 million people worldwide live with a disability. Yet for too long, their rights and opportunities in the workforce were left from the diversity inclusion agenda. Caroline Casey is the founder of The Valuable 500, a global movement putting disability on the business leadership agenda of the world’s national and multinational private-sector …

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Gender, race, and the German tech divide 37:14

4y ago37:14

37:14

Dr. Nakeema Stefflbauer (nakeema@post.harvard.edu) is the founder of FrauenLoop, a nonprofit organization that selects and trains motivated women-identified persons for professional jobs in emerging tech. She’s also the founder of Tech In Color, a network of tech leaders in Europe focused on expanding visibility and opportunities for senior tech pr…

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Digital economic development and trust in Africa today 44:13

4+ y ago44:13

44:13

Ines Amri (ines.amri@tu-berlin.de) is a research project lead at the Einstein Center Digital Future (ECDF) and a doctoral candidate in the department of Trust in Digital Services (TDS) in the faculty of economics and management at TU Berlin. The ECDF collaboration with the German development agency GIZ supports European-African exchange in the digi…

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Borders and divisions under COVID-19 39:29

4+ y ago39:29

39:29

Dr. Alberto Ares is a Jesuit and an associate professor and researcher at the Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid, where he serves as the director of its Institute for Migration Studies and teaches in international migration and development cooperation. The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically transforming economies globally. In ep…

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Here comes the sun 49:57

4+ y ago49:57

49:57

Klara Lindner is a researcher and consultant on renewable energy solutions and the co-founder of Mobisol. Now owned by ENGIE, Berlin-based Mobisol develops off-grid solar energy products for communities in Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania that are underserved by typical energy market providers. Christoph Burger is a senior lecturer at ESMT Berlin, with …

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Will robots take my job? 53:26

5y ago53:26

53:26

Martin Unger is the managing director of WATTx, a company bringing deep tech solutions to traditional industry. Mandy Hübener is a program director at ESMT, with a primary focus on organizational culture and change. In episode #6 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, the two discuss the modern workforce in the age of AI. Is machine learning and…

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Wicked cyber game 47:44

5y ago47:44

47:44

Chris C. Demchak is the senior cyber scholar of the Cyber and Innovation Policy Institute (CIPI) of the US Naval War College. Henning Lahmann is an expert in international law and a senior researcher at the Digital Society Institute at ESMT. In episode #5 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, the two speak on cyber security and transnational se…

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From stage to spotlight: acting techniques for leadership development 39:04

5y ago39:04

39:04

Didi Hopkins is an actor, director, voice-over artist, and lecturer. As a senior associate at Dramatic Resources, she trains business school students and corporate professionals on how to use acting techniques for body and voice to achieve in business communication and leadership. In Episode #4 with Campus 10178 co-host Sascha Rödel, Hopkins differ…

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The business of luck 41:12

5y ago41:12

41:12

Chengwei Liu joined ESMT Berlin as an associate professor of strategy and behavioral science in the summer of 2019, coming from Warwick Business School. He has also taught at Cambridge, Oxford, and MIT, among others. He speaks with Campus 10178 about his latest book, "Luck," and how, somewhat counterintuitively, luck can be studied and managed to w…

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The future of fashion – between sustainability and desirability 36:05

5y ago36:05

36:05

Ina Budde is the co-founder and CEO of circular.fashion, a sustainability-focused agency in fashion and textiles. After she studied fashion design, she soon realized that she didn’t want to contribute to “business as usual” in the sector. Hannes Gurzki is a program director at ESMT and an expert for branding, marketing, strategy, and luxury. After …

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Simone Menne takes on "loyal women and winning men" in management 51:14

5y ago51:14

51:14

Simone Menne is a German top manager and a prominent advocate for women's leadership in the executive suite. For five of her 27 years at Lufthansa AG, Menne served as the company's CFO. Today, she is a supervisory board member at BMW, Deutsche Post DHL, and Springer Nature; serves as a non-executive board member at Johnson Controls International; a…

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