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Plus Can AI Pets Replace Real Ones? Like this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox, every weekday. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.us AI Pets: Can They Replace Real Companions? The Moflin, an AI-powered pet by Casio, mimics emotional responses and forms bonds through daily interaction. Its fluffy, lifelike design aims to combat loneliness, especially in aging populations. While not a substitute for real pets, Moflin offers companionship and therapeutic potential. Despite quirks, it's gaining popularity as a modern alternative to traditional pets. Swiss Church Introduces AI Jesus for Confessional Guidance A Swiss church offers an AI-powered "Jesus" for spiritual guidance in its Deus in Machina project. Developed with Lucerne University, the AI uses New Testament teachings to engage visitors. Reactions vary, with some praising its insights and others finding it generic, sparking debate about religion and AI ethics. Bipartisan Push for AGI Leadership to Counter China The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommends a "Manhattan Project-like" effort to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The plan calls for multiyear funding to secure US leadership in AGI, aligning with Trump's view of China as a key AI rival. Critics warn of risks in AI race dynamics. AI Influencers Exploit Social Media and Threaten Creators AI-generated influencers are flooding platforms like Instagram, often stealing content from real creators. Some accounts use deepfake technology, while others are entirely AI-created. These accounts monetize through platforms like OnlyFans clones, exploiting human interactions. Critics argue this industry undermines real creators, exploits stolen content, and raises ethical concerns as social media trends toward a "blended unreality." Majority of Economies Underprepared for AI Disruption Boston Consulting Group's study of 73 economies shows over 70% are unready for AI disruption. Only five nations, including the US and China, lead in AI adoption. Vulnerable sectors include finance and tech. The report highlights six readiness archetypes and urges policymakers to accelerate AI integration to ensure resilience and competitiveness Chinese Tech Giants Recruit in Silicon Valley Amid AI Push Chinese companies like Alibaba and ByteDance are expanding U.S. offices, recruiting Silicon Valley talent for AI projects despite U.S. export bans on Nvidia chips and advanced microchips. These moves aim to bolster AI innovation, including efforts like Alibaba's AI search engine Accio. Experts predict global pricing wars could democratize AI development.

Leadership is one of the most interesting avenues of historical study, but also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode I'm joined by historian Martin Gutmann to talk about some of the myths and larger lessons about historical leadership. We discuss: what leadership is, why it matters, how leadership connects to the human story, some historical examples of leadership including the myth of Hitler as an effective leader, we compare Hitler with Winston Churchill, take a look at Churchill's leadership during World War II, the Haitian Revolution and Toussaint L'Overture, we discuss Gertrude Bell and the post World War I Middle East, and finally we look at some overall historical takeaways and lessons in leadership.  Martin Gutmann is a historian, author, and professor at the Lucerne School of Business at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Switzerland. He has published three books, and over two dozen academic articles on subjects including leadership, sustainability, international relations and negotiations in a historical context. His latest book is called the "Unseen Leader: How History Can Help Us Rethink Leadership." -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podcasts or spotify! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory Check out my podcast series on Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"-- What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"-- This course is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this audio course goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it's kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the course as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter.

Leadership is one of the most hyped topics in business today. But are the historical archetypes of Leadership really the inspiration we should be drawing on? In this episode we're unpacking the recent book of Martin Gutmann Ph.D., The Unseen Leader which is an exploration of leadership through the lens of historical scholarship, offering a less sensationalized and stereotypical protagonist's tale of leadership. Martin's research focuses on leaders who largely remained unseen and unwritten about through the pages of history. Not because their impact and influence wasn't substantial, but because they don't comply with the compelling heroes' tale, and offer us an opportunity to redefine what true leadership is. Martin Gutmann Ph.D., is a Swiss-American historian, author, and professor at the Lucerne School of Business, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Switzerland. He has published three books, most recently (as co-editor with Dan Gorman) Before the UN Sustainable Development Goals: A Historical Companion (Oxford University Press). He lives in Freiburg-im-Breisgau, Germany, with his wife and their three children.Find the full show notes about the episode, and where to find Martin's book at www.wearehumanleaders.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:You work three days from home – and two days in the office. Hybrid work is the new normal. To maximize your influence, what strategies work best when you are remote and online, what strategies work best when face to face in the office? In this episode, Michael Wenderoth talks to Dr. Ignacio Gafo, learning and development/edtech expert and Head at HSLU, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. They discuss blending online and face-to-face interactions to foster better collaboration, ways to personalize experiences to accelerate bonding and connection, and the untapped opportunity with AI. Dr. Gafo shares insights from his leading work at IE Business School and MIT, describing how one key change to an executive education program got powerful results. He also unveils an innovative program in sustainable tourism that he is developing with the United Nations.The biggest mistake people continue to make when interacting onlineHow Dr. Gafo defines influenceHis mantra: “Make it personal”How online is best good for transactional, non-real time collaborationHow face to face is best for bonding, motivation, engagementMaking the most of a blended work week: how to use your in-person timeQuarterly “on-sites”: A powerful practice deployed by one of Michael's clientsBeyond ropes courses and lunches: How to tailor and maximize the impact of bonding activities“The first thing is to create the connection”How Dr. Gafo shifted a MIT program from online to hybrid to increase satisfaction – and sales“It's not only about the people, but also the physical space”Do the principles work the same for different nationalities, different ages?Connecting and being personal is not just setting up a Zoom call!The freedom to come up with something new: Insights from Dr. Gafo's latest innovation, a new Bachelor's program in sustainable tourism with the United NationsWhat people want most in their learning environment: transformational experiences and flexibilityAI is about personalization, not about automationRegardless of online or In-person, the key question you need to ask yourself BIO AND LINKS: Dr. Ignacio Gafo, a global scholar and executive, is the head of HSLU Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. His industry experience covers 25 years in corporate leadership at Vodafone, Mars and Canon – and in learning & development at IE Business School, where he served as Associate Dean overseeing their top ranked Global Executive Education programs. Dr. Gafo lectures on change management at the School of Engineering at Brown University (USA), serves as Expert in Digital Marketing at the United Nations Academy ,and contributes as a researcher for the United Nations World Tourism Organization. He holds a PhD in Marketing and Communications at the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain.Dr. Gafo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ignacio-gafo-advisor/X/Twitter: @ignaciogafoDr. Gafo's academic profile, Brown University: https://prime.brown.edu/people/ignacio-gafoHSLU: https://www.hslu.ch/en/The United Nations Academy: https://unacademy.un.orgUnited Nations World Tourism Organization: https://www.unwto.orgDr. Gafo on “Liquid Learning”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74e3WXfqYsMMichael's Book, Get Promoted: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Most change efforts in organizations fail. To succeed, says Dr. Ignacio Gafo, you need to focus on the people -- and on the personal. In this episode of 97% Effective, Dr. Gafo explains the two keys to change management, and reveals counter-intuitive tips that leaders overlook: start in the middle, give your detractors a say, and change the wording. Through case examples, we discuss how to uncover "jobs to be done," tackle emotions, and ensure you don't get overshadowed.Dr. Gafo's two keys to change management: “The People and The Personal”Where to start? Who is key?The mistake of starting with people at the very topPeople who really move the needle are middle managers that have “natural influence”Two keys to making your message personal: Address “What's in it for me? and “What do I feel?”Expect resistance, so give people a sayDr. Gafo explains the “Jobs to be Done” concept, so you find the true “need” people haveCase study #1: Change management at VodafoneStep #1: Which departments are most affected, which ones do I need support from?Step #2: Identify the people… WHO is going to move the needle?Step #3: What's the benefit for those people?The thing most people forget: Tackling emotionsGetting the ball rolling: Make sure people are working for the project, for you, and for themselvesCase study #2: Dr. Gafo's experience leading change at IE Business SchoolIdentify champions who are willing to stick their neck outIs it better to set up a separate unit when leading change at big companies?Practical tips: “Trial-ability,” play it down, “change the wording”Keys to keep the ball rolling: quick wins, give creditMake sure you are seen as the leader: Lead the communication!The hard truth: Some will not get on board, and will have to exit the organizationHow teaching in the engineering school at Brown has influenced Dr. Gafo“Combine structure for guidance - with flexibility to make changes”How to thicken your skin and get comfortable with not being popular BIO AND LINKS:Dr. Ignacio Gafo, a global scholar and executive, is the Head at HSLU Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. His industry experience covers 25 years in corporate leadership at Vodafone, Mars and Canon – and in learning & development at IE Business School, where he served as Associate Dean overseeing their top ranked Global Executive Education programs. Dr. Gafo lectures on change management at the School of Engineering at Brown University (USA), serves as Expert in Digital Marketing at the United Nations Academy ,and contributes as a researcher for the United Nations World Tourism Organization. He holds a PhD in Marketing and Communications at the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain. Dr. Gafo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ignacio-gafo-advisor/X/Twitter: @ignaciogafoDr. Gafo's academic profile, Brown University: https://prime.brown.edu/people/ignacio-gafoHSLU: https://www.hslu.ch/en/Job to be Done (JTBD) concept, explained: http://tinyurl.com/6m6wk7c4The United Nations Academy: https://unacademy.un.orgUnited Nations World Tourism Organization: https://www.unwto.orgMichael's Book, Get Promoted: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Introducing our final guest of the season we have the incredible Martin Schippers. From first taking lessons with his grandfather to now becoming one of the most prevalent and respected musicians of today. Martin goes in depth about his musical upbringing, approach to work/life balance, and elaborates on new upcoming projects. Martin is currently the current tenor/ bass trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouworkest and professor at Lucerne University in Switzerland, and has appeared at numerous events and festivals such as the International Trombone Festival, Lätzsch Trombone Festival, and Peru Low Brass Festival just to name a few. -- Transition Music #1: Colores, Steven Verhelst, feat. Martin Schippers and the Schwob Trombone Ensemble Transition Music #2: Devil's Waltz, Steven Verhelst, feat. Martin Schippers and Tomer Maschkowski Instagram: @8thposition @dbaldwin903 @_mehurst_

A €9 million project aiming to transform the news media and arts sectors through the creation of social extended reality experiences is to get underway at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) in Athlone this October. TRANSMIXR, which is funded by Horizon Europe and led by TUS, brings together researchers, design partners and media companies from 19 countries with the goal of creating human-centric tools for remote content production and consumption. €9M EU Project TRANSMIXR to build ‘Metaverse' Tools at TUS With the maturity of extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, a unique window of opportunity for the European creative and cultural sector (CCS) exists to reimagine digital co-creation, interaction and engagement possibilities. The TRANSMIXR platform aims to provide (i) a distributed XR creation environment that supports remote collaboration practices, and (ii) an XR media experience environment for the delivery and consumption of evocative and immersive media experiences. Project coordinator Dr Niall Murray, who is based in TUS's Athlone campus and is an investigator in the SFI Adapt Centre, says TRANSMIXR will “ignite the immersive media sector by enabling new narrative visions”. “TRANSMIXR is a very exciting project that will create a suite of user-centric technologies to support the creation, consumption and understanding of new media experiences in distributed, collaborative and immersive ways. Underpinned by the convergence of AI and XR, the design of these new systems will be informed by and be evaluated with real end users,” Dr Murray explained. He continued, “A key strength of the TRANSMIXR consortium is its interdisciplinary nature, bringing complementary technical, methodological and domain expertise together to create impactful solutions for the creative and culture sectors.” Ground-breaking AI techniques for the understanding and processing of complex media content will enable the reuse of heterogeneous assets across immersive content delivery platforms. Using the Living Labs methodology, TRANSMIXR will develop and evaluate four pilots that bring the vision of future media experiences to life in four important CCS domains: news media, broadcasting, performing arts, and cultural heritage. Explaining further, Dr Conor Keighrey, an immersive technology researcher at TUS's Athlone campus, said, “In addition to our role as coordinator, TUS will further develop our research on extended reality (XR) for the TRANSMIXR distributed creation environments as well as working on the creation of human centric AI for XR audience understanding“. The TRANSMIXR project, which is expected to run for three years, will hold its kick-off meeting October 25 and 26 in Athlone, Ireland. The consortium brings together leading universities and research centres: Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland), Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI, Netherlands), Modul Technology GmbH (Austria), Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), Ethniko Kentro Erevnas Kai Technologikis Anaptyxis (CERTH, Greece), and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Switzerland) blend theoretical and applied AI and XR R&D expertise. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) are leading the efforts with respect to user centred design. Furthermore, industry partners Intel Germany GmbH (Germany), VRAI (Ireland), Khora APS (Denmark), Immersion (France) and webLyzard technology (Austria) bring technical expertise and reflect the interests of commercial organisations. Finally, media practitioners from the different TRANSMIX CCS domains will ensure the developed technologies are grounded on real industry needs. The partners include Agence France-Presse (AFP, France), RTV Slovenia (Slovenia), Netherlands Institute for Sound & Vision (Netherlands), Baltic Film & Creative Tech Cluster (Lithuania), European Broadcasting Union (AISBL EBU-UER, Belgium), Sparknews (France) and Satore Studio (Portugal). The participating partners are c...

Episode SummaryCatarina Dahlin co-founded dagsmejan in 2016 with the vision to enhance people's sleep comfort through highly functional sleepwear and bringing back the value to everyday garments by adopting a slow fashion philosophy. dagsmejan's sleepwear is highly functional,  exclusively produced in Europe with fair working conditions, and uses natural fibres that biodegrade faster than other fabrics.What we talk aboutIn our episode Catarina talks to me about the 6 dimensions of good sleep performance and how we should reflect more on our habits and lifestyles to improve sleep comfort.We also discuss dagsmejan's steps to build a truly sustainable brand from fair production to planning the product's end of life.Catarina comments on greenwashing of  fashion brands and the unrealistic expectations of consumers when it comes to price levels.About Catarina DahlinCatarina studied Business Administration in Sweden and pursued her career working in 7 countries across Europe and Asia during the 12 years she served in executive global marketing positions.  In 2016 she co-founded dagsmejan with her partner. Dagsmejan is a Swedish word that refers to the last days of winter when the warmth of the sunshine melts the snow even when the temperature is still below zero. The power of nature was Catarina's inspiration for creating high performance sleepwear using the latest technology and all natural fibres to give you the ultimate sleeping experience. Resources mentioneddagsmejan's expert panel (inkl. EMPA researchers)Collaboration of dagsmejan and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences Connect with dagsmejanWebsite of dagsmejanMore episodes like thisThank you for joining the Naturally Innovative Podcast! Don't miss out on new episode releases on Instagram.If you enjoyed this episode please share, subscribe and review it, so more people can find this podcast and be inspired by the stories my guests shared!For any kind of feedback, feel free to connect with me on Instagram or LinkedIn! v

In 2015 the world set itself 17 very ambitious targets: the Sustainable Development Goals. To end hunger, eradicate poverty, ensure health and education for all.But are the SDGs over ambitious? And who decides who is meeting them, and who is backsliding? These are just two of the questions that host Imogen Foulkes puts to:Martin Gutmann, Editor of a multi-author research project on the history of the SDGs, and lecture at the Lucerne University of Applied Arts. Claire Somerville, Lecturer and Executive Director of the Gender Centre at the Graduate Institute Geneva. Frederic Perron-Welch, a Junior Visiting Fellow in International Law at the Graduate Institute, and Mukta Dhere, Alumna and Project Coordinator of the Advancing Development Goals Contest at the institute."If nothing else, the SDGs have given us a common vocabulary, and a common framework, and I think that is very powerful in its own right," says Gutmann."They are ambitious and clearly unachievable in terms of the framing of the wording in the targets. I don't think that's necessarily a problem," adds Somerville."If everyone is in the tent now, because the SDGs are universal, is everyone being held to the same standards?" asks Perron-Welch.Dhere adds a note of optimism: "We all have this incessant desire to make this world a better place, and I think the SDGs are exactly the tools that we need to do that."This episode was recorded on October 19 in front of a live audience at the Graduate Institute Geneva. The institute is a partner of SWI swissinfo.ch and the Inside Geneva podcast.

This month Stuart and Guy are joined by music psychologist Victoria Williamson to discuss the power of music and the amazing ways it can physically reshape our brains. In our chat we discuss the positive impacts of music on our mental and physical health, the musical genius of Brian Wilson and David Bowie, and the perennial puzzle of what causes ‘earworms'. Victoria also talks us through the songs that inspired her own personal playlist - exclusively compiled for this show and which you can enjoy in the link below.Victoria's Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4D2viki23HGMgTNB0ogt9b?si=dbdb84c9ef4b46a7Playlist blog post - http://musicpsychology.co.uk/10-records-music-from-my-life/Dr Victoria Williamson is an independent authority, scholar and consultant on the psychology of music; how music is processed by the brain and the ways in which music impacts on our minds and behaviours.Victoria was most recently based in the music school within the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Switzerland, though her research and teaching interests cross the interdisciplinary boundary between music and psychology. She is trained in both academic disciplines having completed her Masters in the Psychology of Music at Sheffield and her PhD in the Psychology of Musical Memory at the University of York (2008). Victoria has published research looking at multiple aspects of music understanding and impact, including memory skills, brain activations, sleep and wellbeing. Her work has been covered widely in international media including by the BBC, TED, the Conversation and the Wall Street Journal, and she has given presentations to worldwide universities, festivals, medical professionals, public groups, radio and TV, and schools. She is the author of 'You Are The Music' (Icon Books) and the webmaster of the popular educational blog http://musicpsychology.co.ukMusic on My Mind is a project that aims to connect people through their shared love of rock and pop music and encourage positive discussion around men's mental health. The project is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund and led by Reel Connections in partnership with Norfolk Library Service and the 12th Man, a campaign that aims to help all men talk more openly about mental health. 

Timestamps: 3:54 - Most relevant digital marketing channels 13:50 - How do you know you're on the right track? 19:33 - Talking budget 31:15 - When should you switch to an offline marketing channel? 38:41 - Best tool setup Biography: Lukas Stuber is the Managing Director of Dept, a digital agency. Previously, he had founded Yourposition, a digital marketing agency specialized in search engine optimization, which was acquired by Dept in 2018. In 2004, Lukas published the book “Suchmaschinen Marketing” (search engine marketing) and became known as one of the pioneers of this field in Switzerland. He also serves as a lecturer on the topic at several Swiss universities such as University of St. Gallen and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/swisspreneur/message

Martin Schippers is the second and bass trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Previously he was second trombonist with the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and principal trombonist with the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic. As a member of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, RCO brass, the International Trombone Ensemble, the New Trombone Collective (until 2010) and numerous other chamber music groups, he has performed in most of the major concert halls around the world. He is also coach of the low brass of the Orchestra of the Americas. Martin appeared as teacher and soloist on festivals around the world and is professor for tenor and bass trombone at the Lucerne University of Arts and Music in Switzerland. Visit www.trombonecorner.com for the show notes for this episode.

The office furniture supplier Lista Office LO has been one of NEST's partners from the very beginning. In cooperation with the Competence Center Typology & Planning in Architecture (CCTP) at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, the company used the NEST unit, Meet2Create, to test and further develop prototypes of new furniture systems while they are being in use. Several of these developments are now on the market and being sold successfully.

Presenting episode 3 of 'Intimate Animation', brought to you by the online animation magazine skwigly.com Join Skwigly's Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley as they explore, discuss and interview the talents behind animation that deals with adult themes of love, relationships and sexuality. In episode 3 we meet Veronica L. Montaño and Manuela Leuenberger, the filmmakers behind the multi-award-winning festival hit and Lucerne University graduation film "Ivan's Need". Find out more about the film at facebook.com/ivansneed Presented by Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced and edited by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Graphic Designer Felix Pfäffli was born in 1986 in Lucerne, Switzerland, where he graduated in 2010 at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts to start his own studio Feixen. Since 2011 he’s a teacher at the Lucerne School of Graphic Design and teaches in the fields of typography, narrative design, and poster design. We ask Felix Pfäffli if he always wanted to be a graphic designer. And because he started teaching at a relatively young age we wonder if it has any influence on his way of teaching. Felix also designs typefaces. We’re curious if he always designs them for a specific project or purpose. And of course we hear more about the poster series he did for Südpol in Lucerne. Recorded at the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California. Feixen :: Südpol posters :: Slanted video interview (German) :: Felix' brother Mathis :: Designboom interview :: File Download (25:14 min / 23 MB)

Ivan Bütler and his team at the Hacking Lab have whipped up a fun challenge for the Easter season. The Hacky Easter Challenge is a white-hat hacking competition for fun and education. Sign up and start your quest for easter eggs! No need to be a "1337 h4xor" - there are challenges of different difficulty. About Ivan Bütler Ivan Bütler is the co-founder and CEO of Compass Security, a Swiss Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing company located in Switzerland and Germany. Besides his own business he is also a tutor at both, the University of Applied Sciences in Rapperswil and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Ivan is a regular speaker at international conferences (Blackhat USA, IT Underground Warsaw, OWASP AppSec). Ivan is in the board of the Swiss Cyber Storm 4 Conference Committee and as such, responsible for the CTF and Hacking platform for the European Cyber Security Challenge 2014/2015, a cyber talent competition between Austria, Switzerland and Germany and may others from the European Union. He is the founder of Hacking-Lab – a remote security lab that is being used world-wide by security enthusiasts and security professionals to train their hands-on experience. Hacking-Lab is partnering with OWASP and provides free OWASP TOP 10, OWPASP Hackademics and OWASP WebGoat challenges.