Podcasts about thriving organization

Jim talks with Daniel Mezick on the theme of games and their relationship to governance. They discuss Jane McGonigal's four properties of games, the nature of authority, position-based vs role-based authority, formal vs. informal authority structures, finite & infinite games, mutable games, the paradox of self-amendment, the U.S. Constitution as a game, progress tracking in governance systems, roles, artifacts, rules, events, Constitutional reforms, problems with a two-party system, unintended consequences in rule design, game theory & system design, gaming virtue, and much more. Episode Transcript JRS EP151: Daniel Mezick on Ritual and Hierarchy JRS EP219: Katherine Gehl on Breaking Partisan Gridlock Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World, by Jane McGonigal Hierarchy in the Forest: The Evolution of Egalitarian Behavior, by Christopher Boehm Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization, by Dave Logan "The Tyranny of Structurelessness," by Jo Freeman Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility, by James Carse "The Paradox of Self-Amendment," by Peter Suber "Designing the Future," by Jay Forrester Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play Element in Culture, by Johan Huizinga Coaching executives and teams in Agile since 2006, Daniel Mezick leads Improving Agility. Daniel has guided dozens of organizations in the art and science of Agile improvement. An author and co-author of three books on organization change, Daniel is a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences and events. He is the originator of OpenSpace Agility, an engagement model for enabling authentic and lasting organizational improvement. He is also an Advisory Board member and co-Founder of The Open Leadership Network, a certification body and community of practice dedicated to implementing Open patterns and practices inside business enterprises worldwide.

In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, we're exploring what it really takes to build a thriving organization. Dave is joined by Jurriaan Kamer—co-founder of Unblock and author of Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization. Jurriaan is a Dutch organizational change agent with a global perspective on how businesses can align strategy, empower people, and drive sustainable results. You'll hear how to: Align strategic decision-making with organizational goals Use leading indicators to drive business success Dismantle unproductive meetings and promote psychological safety Build a culture of trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement This episode is packed with practical insights for business owners, leaders, and anyone committed to fostering a more effective and human-centered organization. Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review—it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show! About Our Guest: Jurriaan Kamer is a future-oriented organizational change expert, co-founder of Unblock (a modern management consultancy), and a keynote speaker. He's the author of 'Formula X' - a business novel inspired by the world of Formula 1.  His second leadership book "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization,"  is about unblocking organizations by rethinking strategy, decision-making, teamwork, and ownership. About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.  Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers.  He's on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people's contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company's most valuable asset.” Dave's book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He's also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.

In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Barbara Kellerman, a renowned expert in leadership, Harvard Kennedy School Professor, and a prolific author. Kellerman's latest book, Leadership from Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers, serves as the focal point of this discussion. With decades of research and a unique perspective on the dynamics of leadership, Kellerman challenges conventional wisdom and sheds light on often-overlooked aspects of leadership and followership.From the outset, Kellerman captivates with her critical examination of why the leadership industry tends to ignore the darker sides of leadership. She goes into the complex interplay between leaders and followers, emphasizing that bad leadership is seldom the result of one individual's actions alone. Her insights into the roles of enablers and the broader context within which leaders operate offer a fresh and necessary perspective for today's CEOs and senior executives.Kellerman's engaging anecdotes and examples, ranging from corporate boardrooms to political arenas, illustrate the intricate dance between power, authority, and influence. She highlights the importance of understanding these dynamics to navigate the increasingly complex leadership landscape effectively. The conversation also explores the diminishing power and authority of leaders in modern organizations, replaced by the need to master influence. Kellerman offers actionable insights on how leaders can cultivate this skill by deeply understanding their followers and the contexts in which they operate. This episode is not just a discussion; it is a masterclass in rethinking leadership in the 21st century. Actionable Takeaways:You'll learn why the leadership industry often avoids discussing bad leadership and the implications of this oversight.Hear how understanding the role of followers is crucial in holding leaders accountable and driving positive change.Discover the importance of examining the entire leadership system, including enablers and context, to truly understand leadership failures.Understand why leadership cannot be reduced to a few simple lessons and the importance of lifelong learning in leadership development.Explore the diminishing authority of leaders and the rising importance of influence in effective leadership today.Gain insights into the challenges of leading in a world where power dynamics have drastically shifted due to cultural and technological changes.Find out how leaders can balance accessibility and authority to maintain effective leadership.Learn about the critical role of followership in both enabling and challenging bad leadership.Discover strategies for creating an organizational culture that supports transparency and accountability in leadership.Hear examples of how successful leaders navigate the complexities of modern leadership environments.Connect with Barbara KellermanLeadership from Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers Barbara Kellerman Website Barbara Kellerman LinkedIn Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode we delve into the concept of unblocking organisations. Our guest discusses his book, "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization." The conversation explores six key blockers: strategy, steering, decisions, ownership, teamwork, and meetings. Our guest offers practical insights on overcoming these challenges, emphasising clarity, adaptability, and empowerment to foster agile and responsive organisations.

6 Elements to Unblock & Develop a High-Performance Business Where do you think your business is struggling? Is it achieving the goals you can't seem to make? Do you want to increase market share? Do you need to make faster decisions? How about when it comes to your people? Are they achieving their goals? Are they taking initiative? And the biggest question are they taking "ownership"? If the answer to these questions and others is "No" then your business is stopped up. Like a clogged drain, you need to get your business Unblocked. There are 6 primary elements that you need to address and unblock.  Not sure what they are? On this episode of A New Direction Founder of modern management consultancy, Jurriaan Kamer joins to dig into the 6 Elements that you need to "Unblock" to have a thriving organization. Jurriaan Kamer's book, "Unblock, Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization" is an in-depth look at the 6 elements that create problems for your business and how to address them. Those 6 elements are: Strategy Steering Decisions (Decision-Making) Ownership Teamwork Meetings Jurriaan, has done the research to uncover these 6 elements and then provides compelling stories, and useful practical practices to help you unblock your business. Each chapter stands on its own.  So, if you find that your business is stopped up in a particular are, you can go to the section, and find out what you need to unblock your business. It's like roto-rooter for your business...stop being stopped up, and unblock it. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. You can also get a copy directly from www.unblock.works Please reach out and thank the sponsors of A New Direction Linda Craft Team, Realtors they literally are a locally owned independent real estate company,  that serves the world. How can a small company serve the world? They have created relationships with the best real estate experts in the world to help you regardless of where you live get the best person possible. And because they are independent of any national brand, they have relationships with other professionals from all the companies, not just the ones that are part of a national branded network. For 40 years they continue to build relationships because that is how Linda started the business and continues to do so today.  Head on over to www.LindaCraft.com Hey…do me a favor, and please tell your friends to subscribe on their favorite podcast platform and give us a 5-star rating, we are so grateful when you do! I am really excited about introducing you to Zoundy. You say what is Zoundy? Zoundy is the new way for an author to get their books out to more people without having to pay an exorbitant fee. For example, say you as an author are doing a speaking gig.  You have 500 people in the audience. If you wanted to give away your audiobook, how would you do that? You can't without expense. With Zoundy you not only can give every person an audiobook, but when they download the book, you get their name and email so you can contact them. Here is a sample of what Zoundy can do for you! Bolster sales Customize content Facilitate marketing efforts Fulfill specialty market sales Build lead lists Generate reviews And much more, all in one place! As an author, I love Zoundy.  Check them out. CLICK HERE! And if you sign up with Zoundy before January 31st 2025 type in CODE: JAY25 to get 25% off! Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you're wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindse...

Chapter 1:Summary of Tribal Leadership"Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization" by Dave Logan, along with co-authors John King and Halee Fischer-Wright, explores the dynamics of social tribes within organizations and how these groups can be harnessed for greater effectiveness and innovation. The book outlines a framework for understanding the five stages of tribal culture, each with distinct characteristics, challenges, and opportunities. Summary of Key Concepts:1. Tribal Culture: The authors define a tribe as a group of 20 to 150 people who share a common bond. These tribes exist within larger organizations and have their unique cultures, norms, and behaviors.2. Five Stages of Tribal Culture:- Stage 1: "Life sucks" – Members feel victimized and oppressed, leading to a culture of cynicism and disengagement.- Stage 2: "My life sucks" – Individuals see themselves as victims but recognize others may have a slightly better situation, fostering low trust and minimal collaboration.- Stage 3: "I'm great (and you're not)" – A competitive culture emerges, where individuals focus on their own successes and often criticize others, with a focus on personal achievement.- Stage 4: "We're great" – A collaborative culture begins to form, emphasizing teamwork, shared goals, and community achievement, often seen in effective teams or departments.- Stage 5: "Life is great" – The highest stage, characterized by a sense of interconnectedness and a focus on the broader impact, innovation, and global thinking.3. Tribal Leadership: The book emphasizes the role of leaders in understanding and navigating through these stages. Effective tribal leaders are those who can identify the current stage of their tribe and facilitate movement to higher stages, fostering collaboration and shared purpose.4. Language and Communication: The authors argue that the language used within each stage influences the culture. Leaders are encouraged to shift the conversation from individual to collective narratives, thus promoting healthier inter-tribal communication.5. Application to Organizations: Logan and his co-authors provide practical insights for leaders looking to enhance organizational culture, employee engagement, and overall productivity by recognizing and leveraging tribal structures.6. Real-World Examples: The book includes various case studies and real-world examples to illustrate how different organizations have successfully transformed their cultures and improved performance by applying the principles of tribal leadership.Overall, "Tribal Leadership" serves as a guide for leaders seeking to create thriving, collaborative, and innovative organizational cultures by understanding and leveraging the power of tribes.Chapter 2:The Theme of Tribal Leadership"Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization" by Dave Logan, John King, and Haley LeFever explores how organizations can cultivate and harness the power of "tribes," or natural groups of people, to enhance productivity and culture. Here are the key plot points, character development insights, and thematic ideas from the book: Key Plot Points1. Tribal Stages: The book categorizes tribes into five distinct stages, each representing different attitudes and behaviors within organizations. These stages range from "Stage 1" (life sucks) to "Stage 5" (life is great), illustrating a continuum of cultural and motivational dynamics within groups.2. Stage Identification: The authors provide tools and frameworks for identifying the stage of a tribe within an organization. They emphasize the importance of understanding where a tribe stands to effectively lead and transform it.3. Leadership Strategies: Various leadership strategies are discussed for moving tribes...

This week we have part two of my chat with Jurriaan Kamer, The Organisation Unblocker. Jurriaan is a future-oriented organizational change expert, co-founder of Unblock (a modern management consultancy), and a keynote speaker. He's the author of 'Formula X' - a business novel inspired by the world of Formula 1. He has just released his second leadership book "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization," which is about unblocking organizations by rethinking strategy, decision-making, teamwork, and ownership. Jurriaan is a Dutch organizational change expert focused on applying modern methods to unblock organizations and improve their outcomes.

This week we have part two of my chat with Jurriaan Kamer, The Organisation Unblocker. Jurriaan is a future-oriented organizational change expert, co-founder of Unblock (a modern management consultancy), and a keynote speaker. He's the author of 'Formula X' - a business novel inspired by the world of Formula 1. He has just released his second leadership book "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization," which is about unblocking organizations by rethinking strategy, decision-making, teamwork, and ownership. Jurriaan is a Dutch organizational change expert focused on applying modern methods to unblock organizations and improve their outcomes.

This week we have part one of my chat with Jurriaan Kamer, The Organisation Unblocker. Jurriaan is a future-oriented organizational change expert, co-founder of Unblock (a modern management consultancy), and a keynote speaker. He's the author of 'Formula X' - a business novel inspired by the world of Formula 1. He has just released his second leadership book "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization," which is about unblocking organizations by rethinking strategy, decision-making, teamwork, and ownership. Jurriaan is a Dutch organizational change expert focused on applying modern methods to unblock organizations and improve their outcomes.

This week we have part one of my chat with Jurriaan Kamer, The Organisation Unblocker. Jurriaan is a future-oriented organizational change expert, co-founder of Unblock (a modern management consultancy), and a keynote speaker. He's the author of 'Formula X' - a business novel inspired by the world of Formula 1. He has just released his second leadership book "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization," which is about unblocking organizations by rethinking strategy, decision-making, teamwork, and ownership. Jurriaan is a Dutch organizational change expert focused on applying modern methods to unblock organizations and improve their outcomes.

Transformation Tip: “You Can't Change The Fruit Without Changing The Root”Four areas that need to be addressed to see healthy Organizations prosper:LeaderLeadership teamOrganizationMarketplace, CompetitionTransformation Application: Do you have a leader who is having a positive impact on you? Take time to intentionally thank that person and encourage them.Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

What can business leaders learn from the high-stakes world of professional motorsports? Find out, in this conversation between Thinkydoers host Sara Lobkovich (whose "other life" is in professional motorcycle road racing) and organizational change expert Jurriaan Kamer, co-author of "Formula X: How to Reach Extreme Acceleration in Your Organization" and his new release, "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization." We cover a lot of ground here -- from how pro racing teams approaches to goal clarity, mistake recovery, and rhythmic learning can transform your leadership practice, to creating blame-free cultures, and mastering the art of strategic alignment. In this lively and engaging conversation, you'll discover how racing's high-performance, high-stakes principles can accelerate your business performance—whether you're a motorsports fan or not. Episode Highlights: Three core principles business can learn from racing teams: Crystal-clear goals and their role in driving focus Balanced autonomy and alignment in high-performing teams Rhythmic learning: how racing teams turn every moment into an opportunity for improvement Creating blame-free cultures in high-stakes environments The power of "even over" statements in explicit prioritization Decision-making frameworks: understanding "hats, haircuts, and tattoos" How consent and choice drive organizational ownership Notable Quotes: "Failure avoidance is more dangerous than failure recovery." - Jurriaan Kamer "If you look at Formula 1 teams [...] execution is not 99% of the thing. They understand that everything they do is an opportunity to reflect and improve. These meetings, these rituals, are built into their cadence. It's not something somebody has to plan - it's just part of how they operate." - Jurriaan Kamer "If you try to convince a group of people, the first thing you need to do is not tell them why you think you're right, but ask them what they think is going to go wrong. And then you can start to build conviction together." - Jurriaan Kamer "We have to take a systemic perspective when things go wrong... As an outsider, you think 'Oh, this person needs to be fired, because they blew the chances of a victory.' Which is just very short-term focused because [mistakes] will repeat [themselves] if you don't understand all the factors that were at play." - Jurriaan Kamer Guest Information:  Jurriaan Kamer is an organizational change expert based in the Netherlands and author of "Formula X: How to Reach Extreme Acceleration in Your Organization" and "Unblock." Drawing from his unique access to professional car-racing teams and extensive experience with self-managing organizations, he helps leaders worldwide create high-performing, adaptable organizations. Jurriaan's Resources Mentioned: Formula X: How to Reach Extreme Acceleration in Your Organization (Book by Rini van Solingen and Jurriaan Kamer) Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization (Book by Jurriaan Kamer) Website: jurriaankamer.com Unblock book website: unblockbook.net Sara's Links and Resources: Join this Fall's Goal Fridays free live series: https://findrc.co/goalfridays Join Sara's Email Newsletter: https://findrc.co/newsletter Email Sara at hello@redcurrantco.com Other Free No-BS OKRs Resources: Access all free resources Thinkydoers (not-just-an OKR podcast) Home Page: https://saralobkovich.com/thinkydoers-pod Follow CW Moto Racing on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cw_moto Find full show notes and the episode transcript via https://findrc.co/thinkydoers !

Unlocking Potential: A Guide to Transforming Organizational Culture and Decision-MakingIn a recent episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur," host Josh delves into the intricacies of organizational challenges with Jurriaan Kamer, co-founder of a transformation coaching and organizational design firm. Jurriaan, also the author of the newly released book "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization," shares his expertise on fostering innovation, effective decision-making, and creating a thriving workplace culture. This blog post will break down the key themes and actionable advice from the episode, providing a comprehensive guide for leaders looking to unblock their organizations.Josh kicks off the episode by inviting listeners to explore his free video resource, which offers insights from his extensive experience with over 2,000 leaders. He emphasizes the importance of understanding where the best business opportunities come from, a lesson that has significantly contributed to his companies' revenue over the past 15 years. He then introduces Jurriaan, highlighting his role as a transformation coach and organizational designer, and congratulates him on the launch of his book, "Unblock." The conversation quickly shifts to the challenges faced in modern workplaces and the necessity of "unblocking" organizational processes to achieve better results.Jurriaan begins by addressing the everyday frustrations employees encounter in the workplace, painting a vivid picture of the struggle to implement innovative ideas or necessary changes within mid to large-sized organizations. Often, employees find themselves bogged down by bureaucratic processes and the need to seek permission, which stifles creativity and innovation. He emphasizes the importance of granting teams the autonomy to act, as those closest to the work often have the best insights into how to improve processes and outcomes. By addressing these key areas, leaders can unlock their organization's potential and achieve the results they desire. This episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur" provides valuable insights into the complexities of modern organizational life and the steps leaders can take to foster innovation, autonomy, and a culture of continuous learning.About Jurriaan Kamer:Jurriaan is a Dutch organizational change expert focused on applying modern methods to unblock organizations and improve their outcomes.Jurriaan helps leaders make more impact by eliminating ineffective strategy, pointless meetings, bureaucratic structures, and slow decision-making. He has been in and around the most radical and adaptive organizations globally, including ones without managers and high levels of autonomyAbout the book "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization":"Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization," a practical guide for leaders who want an organization with more ownership, faster decisions, fewer meetings, and less bureaucracy, leading to significantly better outcomes.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Jurriaan Kamer's website athttps://www.jurriaankamer.com/Check out "Unblock" website athttps://www.unblock.works/bookCheck out Jurriaan Kamer on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jurriaankamer/Don't forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next...

Tugboat Institute® member Kirk Aubry leads Savage Services,  a transportation company based in Utah that moves and manages critical materials. In the years he has led the company, they have seen impressive growth. Rather than simply sit back and admire their success, Kirk asked himself, why? He spent dedicated time and effort exploring this question, and has reached a clear conclusion: connection. Connection is, in Kirk's words, “The Secret Sauce” that has allowed for Savage's success and growth. Connection amongst team members, with their customers, and with their community. This realization is, in many ways, a great confirmation of the Evergreen® model and mindset, because creating connection starts with communication, care, and a focus on People.  Listen and be inspired to examine and improve connection throughout your organization.  

In the competitive landscape of private clubs, creating a strong, positive culture isn't just a nice-to-have—it's essential when attracting new members and the best talent. Jackie and Three Carpenter are longtime professionals in the club industry and are also authors of the book "People First." Using their years of experience in the private club industry, Three and Jackie are uniquely positioned to share the critical importance of fostering a people-centric culture in private clubs. Their insights offer valuable lessons for club leaders looking to elevate their club's employee experience and, by extension, member satisfaction. Key Moments: Introduction to People First Concept [00:00:44]: Three and Jackie Carpenter are introduced as club leaders and coauthors of "People First: The Five Steps to Pure Human Connection and a Thriving Organization." Employee-Centric Approach [03:56]: Three Carpenter emphasizes the importance of an employee-centric approach as the foundation for great member success in clubs. Credibility in Employee Branding [11:04]: Jackie Carpenter explains the concept of credibility as why someone should work at your organization, emphasizing the importance of consistent employee branding. Candor in Hiring Process [15:42]: The Carpenters discuss the importance of candor in the hiring process, describing it as a transparent, authentic, and genuine conversation rather than an interrogation. Cultivation of New Employees [21:57]: Jackie Carpenter explains the importance of nurturing new employees instead of the old "sink or swim" mentality, emphasizing support and reducing anxiety. Commitment and Team-First Mentality [26:30]: Three Carpenter discusses how to foster a team-first mentality among employees, drawing parallels to successful sports teams and emphasizing collaboration. Empowering Employees to Take Ownership [28:37]: The Carpenters explain the concept of "fluidity" in roles and the importance of empowering employees to take ownership beyond their job descriptions. Formulas for Employee Engagement [31:18]: The podcast discusses three formulas for building employee commitment: Confidence + Comfort = Contribution, Devotion + Daring = Determination, and Energized + Encouragement = Empowerment. The Importance of Caring [35:27]: Jackie Carpenter breaks down the concept of "love" in business using the acronym LOVE (Loyalty, Ownership, Value, Excellence) and emphasizes the importance of focusing on how employees feel. Adapting to Modern Workforce Expectations [39:15]: The Carpenters stress that a people-first mindset is now an expectation of the modern workforce, not just a competitive advantage, and suggest ways for clubs to adapt, including hiring culture-focused staff if needed.   Ed Heil [00:00:00] You're listening to Crushing Club Marketing, a podcast for progressive club leaders ready to increase their club's revenue. Time for Change begins right now. Ed Heil [00:00:13] Creating a high performing team in any business doesn't happen by accident. It begins with strong leadership at the top and runs through an entire organization of four clubs through the membership. We know great culture when we see it, but building outstanding culture isn't easy. In this episode, you'll hear from Three and Jackie Carpenter, club leaders and coauthors of the book "People First: The Five Steps to Pure Human Connection and a Thriving Organization.". Ed Heil [00:00:44] Thanks for listening. You know, bad culture when you see it and you also know amazing club culture when you see it. It's those clubs that they kind of seem like they're okay, but you're not really sure, those are the ones you got to wonder about. You can pick up on good and bad culture, by the way the staff treats you, how they talk to you, how helpful they are. And a lot of times it's just how attentive they are. And you also get a sense for culture when you meet the members and you hear how they talk about their club. Three and Jackie Carpenter have spent their entire careers in the private club industry. And in a business where customer service is expected to be at the highest level. They have created dynamic culture by building connected teams everywhere they have gone. If you know the Carpenter's or spent time with them, you know they are enthusiastic. They are focused and really positive. People who are passionate about helping people, especially their teams. They are so committed to helping people, they wrote a book called "People First." I talked to this dynamic duo recently to talk about their book in the Five Steps to Pure Human Connection and a Thriving organization. Jackie and Three, thanks so much for joining us today. Jackie Carpenter [00:02:00] Hi Ed, thanks. Three Carpenter [00:02:01] And we're glad to be here. Very. Ed Heil [00:02:04] It's great catching up. You know, and just in full transparency for for you who's listening. I've known Jackie, and Three, I think we may have met at a CMAA or something in passing at a conference. But Jackie and I have known each other, you know, just in passing as well for several years. And just learning more about your work in leadership has been really, really exciting and really interesting. Jackie Carpenter [00:02:31] Thank you. Yeah, it's been fun. Three Carpenter [00:02:33] Gosh, we've enjoyed it very much. And you know, our involvement with CMAA over the years, we've met so many great people that have had such a huge influence on our lives. Ed Heil [00:02:41] Yeah, that's terrific. Well, let's start let's talk about the book a little bit. What inspired you to write the book People First? Three Carpenter [00:02:49] Well, thanks for asking. You know, Jackie and I had spent a lot of years working in operations of clubs. I still do. And throughout that process, I think we sort of maybe took for granted a little bit internally that the things that we were doing, everybody was doing. And as we would talk to other industry leaders and we talked to people that worked at other places, we were finding out that some of the things we were doing were relatively unique. And my primary focus, and this is what Jackie kind of started maybe moving the book towards was this idea that we believed to have great member success. The foundational approach had to be having an employee culture and having an employee centric belief in everything we did. You build the foundation with the employees and then those other things like financial health or member engagement, all those things come from that foundation. Clubs notoriously believe we're only care about member experience. It's all about the members. That is true. Ultimately that that is the byproduct however of having great employee culture. Jackie Carpenter [00:03:56] Yeah. I think one thing that a lot of clubs discovered, especially during the Covid years, was that it doesn't matter how great your facilities are if you don't have employees to operate the club or to run those facilities, it can't be a great member experience. And so we really wanted to create, to write this book, to sort of create a model for others to follow on what they could do to really create a positive employee experience, a positive employee culture, and ultimately then a thriving organization. Three Carpenter [00:04:28] You had said all through the writing, though I think it was really interesting. Lots of people write books to identify what's wrong. Jackie Carpenter [00:04:35] Yeah. Three Carpenter [00:04:35] You know, this is it. This is the problem. This is it. And the reality is. Jackie Carpenter [00:04:40] Yes. So you need to change this. You need to change this. You need to change this. Right. But then you get done reading the book and you're like, Wow, I need to change this. What do I do? Ed Heil [00:04:48] Right, Right. Jackie Carpenter [00:04:49] It took us a long time to really delve into this process because we wanted you to be able to read the book and go, I know where to start, or I have some ideas to go and implement, or I can follow this roadmap to create change in my organization. Ed Heil [00:05:04] Yeah, that's it's an interesting point because you've got so many anecdotes and examples and case studies that you point to throughout the book that as you're reading it, you realize like, wow, this I mean, you know, let's face it, for a lot of people, you know, caring about your employees seems really kind of fluffy. Like, yeah, that's what I got to do. I got to care more. But it's like, the answer is yes. And when you look at how some of you know, world class businesses operate, that is what they do. So what let me ask you this. In that spirit, why is it what have you seen in the club industry that makes it really important for club leaders to to read? I mean, is there it seems to me like a lot of other industries where there's, you know, leadership challenges or understanding of what healthy culture looks like. But is there something that you've noticed about the club industry that makes us even more relevant? Three Carpenter [00:05:59] Yeah, club leaders are too busy for me as well, right? Every one of us are going a million different directions, seven days a week, you know, 18 hour days. Sometimes all those things happen. And then you say, Well, yeah, but look, you've got to focus first on this. And everyone says, Wait a minute, I don't know that I have time. We will tell you it has to be the number one priority. All those other things have to come second. And none of us think that way. And this whole book was intended to be a reminder of prioritizing the employee first kind of message. Those other things will come. Jackie Carpenter [00:06:35] Yeah, it's really an investment at you know, if you start with the employees, you're ultimately making your life easier down the road. But but it's an investment first and foremost. Ed Heil [00:06:45] Is this is some of that though some of the challenge with that because so many people that are club leaders or say, general managers. Right. They rise up on the food and bev side, they come up on the golf side and they're very. That work can be very tactical. It's like I've got to execute. And they fill their days with executing tasks rather than saying, take a step back and say, Hang on. I don't have to execute, I just have to help people see a greater vision or, as you know, the MVP's and really make some of that stuff very clear. But is that part of it as well, or how does that play into, you know, the fact that everyone is really, really busy? Three Carpenter [00:07:23] Well, I think you're 100% correct. Each one of us just digs too much into tasks. It happens to me occasionally as well. I actually try to spend time each day making sure I'm getting out and doing the employee touch stuff, doing the things where they see me, talk to me. We get lots of interaction. You know, you had made the comment about caring. That piece, it carries so much weight because it's such a simple concept. It seems so remedial. But the reality of it is when the employees realize it, you as an as a leader, really genuinely care about everything in their lives, not just their time at work, but everything. Then they work harder. They care more themselves, more loyal. It's that idea that, you know, they they that lead by example show people the care and everyone else follows it like that. Jackie Carpenter [00:08:10] So that like the people first mentality. Right. And is really where you recognize that it's your people are one of your biggest assets. They're not a tool used to create a member experience, but rather they are an asset that needs to be invested in and cared for and nurtured and developed. And so when you start operating with a people first mindset and using that to make all of your decisions or to kind of lead the way in the way that you lead your club, there are a realm of, you know, trickle down effects and ramifications of that that really, truly benefit the culture and frankly, the overall health of the organization. Three Carpenter [00:08:53] Years ago, someone might have looked at a club and like, my gosh, that club is so great. And they think of it like, because the golf course is so good. Jackie Carpenter [00:09:01] The facilities are amazing. Three Carpenter [00:09:03] The reality is the clubs that are wildly successful. Stop. Don't worry about that. Go dig in and go look at what's going on in their employee culture. Jackie Carpenter [00:09:12] It's about the people. Three Carpenter [00:09:13] We'll guarantee that is their strongest component. Jackie Carpenter [00:09:17] Fun fact we almost called the book. It's about the people. Three Carpenter [00:09:19] But yeah, People First, won. Ed Heil [00:09:22] It's concise. It's not, you know, So let's I love to just dive into and we're not going to we're not going to dissect the book. So if you're listening, think, my gosh, you're going to dissect this whole thing. For us to be able to talk through the five C's that in just I've mentioned, credibility, candor, cultivation, commitment and care. And to start with the fact that I think it's important that for the listener to recognize and they may not feel this way, but just by my perspective, I'm anxious to hear yours as well. You have to believe this stuff. It's not enough to say, yeah, we care about our team. You've got to you've got to live it. You've got to really believe in not just like now I got to say this thing because I know that that matters, but it's because people smell B.S. a million miles away. And maybe that's a good, you know, a as good a point to start as as any with credibility. And let's talk about credibility and what that means in, you know, in the people first context. Jackie Carpenter [00:10:22] Yeah, absolutely. So credibility is really why someone should work at your organization. It is who you are as an employer. It is your message to the outside world. And clubs are really great at why someone should join their club. They spend a lot of time and effort, you know, communicating that and prioritizing why a member should join their club and kind of historically haven't been fabulous at why someone should want to work at their club. And that is a that's what we call credibility today. It is your message to the outside world as to why somebody should want to come and work for you and what is. Three Carpenter [00:11:04] Your employee brand? Jackie Carpenter [00:11:05] Yeah, Yeah. And it has to be consistent. It has to be true and it has to be you have to be an employer that your employees can trust. And just like you said, you know, people can smell it. You can't tell someone, we're a great place to work, we're a great place to work. And then they show up and it's awful. Ed Heil [00:11:21] Right, Right. Three Carpenter [00:11:22] Years ago, Jack and I worked together at a club in Texas. And one of things I loved watching her do when she was helping us build that culture from the beginning, she would bring in a new employee as opposed to saying, my gosh, we're so great. And all these things that at that moment were not actually true. She would say, Listen, we're hiring you because we want you to come here and help us because right now we're here. We're going to be here. And as we go through the process, you're going to help make us better. And the reality of aspirational thinking and aspirational leadership, which is exactly what that was. Those people wanted to be part of the rebuild, the rebirth of what it would be our culture. Yeah. Ed Heil [00:12:03] Right. And I was just going to say, and that might be that one of the most difficult first steps to take because you're laying that down and you better have a plan for how you're going to execute that. I mean, if you're the new sheriff in town, that's one thing. You sort of have this clean slate. But if you're listening, you think, gosh, I've got a culture issue and if you make this decision, boy, you better be ready to back it up right now. Jackie Carpenter [00:12:27] Yeah. And it really starts. I mean, we are all about making things easy for people because we get again, club leaders are busy. But it starts with what do current employees say about you? Why do they like working there? What don't they like about working there? You know, if people are showing up for orientation and they're never coming back again, it's probably a red flag. Or if you're hiring people, you know, on the spot and then they go, yeah, again, a red flag. So there are some things there, you know, to really dig into and take a look at as to what your employees say about you. And that can be really insightful. It can be terrifying to to some people, but it's a question worth asking because they are the people you know. Again, it all starts with them. Ed Heil [00:13:13] Yeah. You talk about in the book, you know, in the credibility chapter about mission, vision and purpose. Why is it so important that that is clear to everyone in the organization? I would imagine first and then. But what's what's you help the listener understand why that's important. Jackie Carpenter [00:13:35] To people today. Purpose matters more than ever. It's not about a paycheck. It's not about necessarily even a title anymore. I mean, that used to be pay and title used to be the things that workers were seeking. And today it's much more about people knowing what they do matters and having a bigger purpose and a better mission. And I think clarifying the mission and the values and this is kind of what we reference in the book is people want clarity and they want to know what that is. It's I don't know if you've ever worked for someone where or in a club, they're kind of notorious for this, too, is when one manager says something, right? And then another manager says something totally different. And then a board member tells you something totally different and you're like, Well, what am I supposed to do? I just got three directives in an hour, right? So that clarity, that communication helps. What were you going to ask? Well, I. Three Carpenter [00:14:26] Was just going to say, too, you know, sometimes we also, as employees of a club in this example, we come in and think our job is to, you know, serve a hamburger. Yeah, whatever your, like, basic task might be. The reality is that isn't anything to do with that. And through the MVP process, we think that paints the bigger picture, that what you're really creating is an employee and member culture. I mean, that's what every employee is responsible for. By the way, here's some tasks you do while we try to work for these bigger things. People want to be part of the bigger part of it, so it gets pretty mundane to imagine. I'm just here on the floor. Just sweep the floor. I mean, that's exactly right. Ed Heil [00:15:06] Yeah. Helping people understand why their work matters is just is so, so important. And it's not like to your point earlier, Three, it's everyone's busy and it's like, wait, I have to tell him why this matters is like, yeah, "Ed's not very bright. He needs help." No, I'm just kidding. So that wasn't very nice. So candor, let's talk a little bit about candor, because that is one of those Well, in communications, candor can be very helpful and clear communication or on alignment. But within the book of People First. Talk to me a little bit about what candor means. Jackie Carpenter [00:15:42] Yeah. So candor is what we reference as when you're hiring an employee, right? And it's really the hiring process. So we say that when you're hiring someone, it needs to be a transparent, authentic, genuine conversation. It's not an interrogation. I don't know if you've ever been interrogated in a job interview before, Ed, but it's not something that's very comfortable or very rewarding as an employee. And especially today when it is a probably the most brutal job market out there. I mean, to try and get employees today, you have to be at the top of your game because if not, that person's probably has several other job offers on the table. Right. So. Or are being pursued by other employers. And so the candid process is really about telling people what it's like to work at your organization, why they should want to work at your organization. And it's really connecting with them. And I think that's a piece that so often it becomes an interrogation where maybe the hiring managers like Ed, why are you good enough to work here instead of, Hey, tell me about yourself. What do you like doing? And and maybe let's see if if there's, you know, ways that. We can align right. And your mitt, your values and our values. Let's see if they go together. Three Carpenter [00:17:01] Well, and it's about being authentic and vulnerable at the same time. And let's be honest, in the club space, it's all about image and, you know, all buttoned up and that whole thing. But, you know, I got to tell you, the reality is for the great leaders in our industry that are vulnerable and authentic, I mean, especially in the interview process, because working for an institution doesn't create loyalty. Loyalty comes from the premise that you are making a connection with this potential interviewee. They meet you and they think, Wow, he was really honest. He was really open, like very vulnerable, told us about the goods in the ads, like those kind of things. People want to work for that, right? Jackie Carpenter [00:17:42] Right. It's that connecting piece that it comes back to you. It's more about working for a leader or working for a person who genuinely cares, versus we need somebody who can come in here tomorrow. And these are this is what we need from you. And there's not a lot of what what do you want from us? Right. Three Carpenter [00:17:59] Well, we have preached for a long time at our clubs. "Loyalty is to one another." It's not "loyalty is to blank club". And I'm sorry, that's just a harsh fact. Jackie Carpenter [00:18:10] It's about the people. Three Carpenter [00:18:11] It is about those people. And and when you're in the interview process, keeping that in your mind all the time when we start interviews, I'm telling you it is very low key and we open with something like, Hey, we're not doing the kind of normal interview thing. We are. Jackie Carpenter [00:18:26] Having a conversation. Three Carpenter [00:18:27] Having a conversation. Ed Heil [00:18:29] And isn't that really the result of the type of culture that you have in your club? Right. Because if you are able to be vulnerable and authentic in an interview, you're telling that person, this is how we operate as well. Isn't that right? I mean, and then you and I thought there's an interesting anecdote in the book as well about the young man who was interviewing for the job but wasn't the right person. And and that person shared something that was very personal that I think is his parent passing away. That changed the the whole perspective of that of that person and how in it's hard to get someone you're interviewing to be that open about something that's very intimate and very personal. But what it says about them when they're able to is huge. Jackie Carpenter [00:19:22] Absolutely. Yeah. And I think a lot of times interviewers get really hung up on the resumé or where they've worked in the past, and we're guilty of that, too. We've been there and done that. But what we have found is when you focus more on the person and why they want to work there and what they're looking for, and you really cater, you know, that interview to getting to know that person, it's a much better indicator of whether they're going to fit in your club culture or not, or they're going to be a good fit for your team versus, Hey, have you ever waited tables before or do you know all the drinks to bartend? Like, we can teach people those skills, but we can't teach you to be engaging and outgoing and happy. Can't do that, right? Three Carpenter [00:20:03] Yeah. Well, and sometimes just finding whatever their triggers are to get them to relax. Yeah. We tell a different story in the book where we talk a lot about somebody who is an unbelievably successful GM today in our industry who was bombing and an intern interview like no one one's ever seen. And. As I watched it happen and I really started to feel really bad for this young man. I was digging into his resume and, you know, had taken a second and started to realize that knowing what his resume said, there had to be a belief in leadership based on the military and Indiana basketball. And when I bridge the question about those things, his posture changed, his body changed and... Jackie Carpenter [00:20:48] Found the thing that he was passionate about. Right. Able to draw that out versus just asking questions because he was saying what he thought we wanted to hear. Right. So where you change the game. And that's really what candor is about. Three Carpenter [00:21:01] Sometimes it's as silly as asking about what movies people like or songs or books, because all of a sudden they have to think about themselves personally, not at work. And when they relate that, their whole demeanor changes. And I think that's really important. Jackie Carpenter [00:21:14] And that's something I think, again, Ed, club leaders really get hung up on is we're hiring a new, you know, golf pro. Where did they work before? What is their background, What's all their credentials, Not necessarily who they are as a person. And does this really fit who we want at our club, running our golf programing and, you know, teaching our children and those kinds of things? That's where that mindset shift really comes into play. Ed Heil [00:21:38] Yeah, terrific. I love it. Let's talk about cultivation. And I think there is a line that says something like, just once you've hired them, it doesn't stop there. Tell, tell, tell us more. What do you know when you think about cultivating those those people, what does that look like on a day to day basis and why is it so important? Jackie Carpenter [00:21:57] Yeah. So [00:21:58]I usually show this really awesome picture of a girl pushing a guy into the swimming pool and he's like, falling and she's laughing because that's what cultivation feels like a lot of times or has been in, you know, historically, that's the way that it feels is you're kind of feeding someone to the wolves like it's a sink or swim period, where you got to weed out the weak ones. Hey, you know what? If you if you can't figure it out and you can't get it here, then you shouldn't be working here. And we will tell you today that is the wrong approach. Okay? You are scaring people away. You are drowning people and they're not coming back because today it is all about a very nurturing and supportive period. Because the thing people forget is that when you're new, you feel stupid. And I don't know about you, but we have yet to come across anybody who loves to feel stupid. [46.2s] And so if you can bring in a new person and nurturing and really caring for them and help get them up to speed by answering their questions and eliminating those yucky feelings of anxiety and stress and uncomfortableness, you can get them over that quickly. You're going to have a much better success rate at them coming back the next day and them really taking on the job and the role. Three Carpenter [00:23:13] Well, I think if you think about gardens or flowers or you talk about this a great deal, but that old cliche of you get out of it what you put into it. So you take time and you take care of it and you grow. Jackie Carpenter [00:23:24] Plant the seed and you continue to nurture them. Three Carpenter [00:23:27] Yeah, all of that is really, really true in this phase because so frequently you've hired him and you just let him go. And Jack is exactly right. That culture is a decade ago. Jackie Carpenter [00:23:39] Well, and it's hard again, we've said club leaders are busy. Right. So we make a lot of assumptions. Hey, I noticed, you know, on your resume, you've done this before, so here you go. Here's the dining room. You know, have at it. Holler if you have any questions. And that doesn't work. You know, that really doesn't work today because, again, people are uncomfortable. And I don't know if you know this. We've heard this several times and seen it in our research that younger generations of workers today, this is terrifying, feel more comfortable ghosting. You just not showing up, not telling you they quit then telling their leader or their boss that they don't understand something or they don't feel confident or telling them that they have a question about something. It's easier for them just to not show up again. Three Carpenter [00:24:23] Think about that. The power of that is absolutely shocking. Jackie Carpenter [00:24:27] During that cultivation phase, if we're not meeting with people on a daily basis and saying, Hey, what can I help you with, what questions do you have here? Let me show you this again. I know. Let me give you another tour of the club. I know it's a big facility. I don't want you to be overwhelmed. What are those things of anxiety and stress and those kinds of things? Because those are the feelings that make people not come back again. Ed Heil [00:24:48] Right. You know, it's funny you said that. Why we wanted to come back. That's always a good thing. We'll have a little joke that someone comes back for day two. It's like, all right, you came back. That's. Exactly. But the you said, you know how no one likes to feel stupid. Imagine, like the value when you make people feel really smart. Yeah. And to the point of what you're saying about cultivation and even going back to credibility, it's like, you know, you hire someone think, you know, under this pretense that you're all these things and then they get it's like, my gosh, they're not like that at all. Right? And I mean, you've probably seen these things too, where sometimes you make a hire where boy, you're not really sure if they're the right person. And in fact, you're starting to you're pretty convinced they're not. But when you take that time to water that flower, when you take that time to nurture and figure out what's getting in the way, how they can just really take off. And, you know, that's it's such a great win when that happens as well. Let's talk about commitment in this. I mean, I love this the section because there are just so many pieces to it. But and maybe if we could start with one of the thoughts that really I think is so hard for people. How do you get people to think of the team first instead of themselves? Like, I got to take care of myself before I think of like, you know, you said you said earlier, I mean, there's this idea of being accountable not to the club, but to your coworkers and the team that you're used to. So how do you how do you do that and how does that fit in with commitment? And, you know, is. You know, as a part of this this whole thinking. Three Carpenter [00:26:30] Well, just quick on how you get everyone to kind of believe the power of that. I think that we do lots and lots of education trying to tell people about and remind people the feelings they've had when they've actually been part of, as an example, a successful sports team and how that sort of builds camaraderie and how they feel sort of doing it together with that kind of person standing next to them. You know, you think back, we use the restaurant part of the club world. When you think back to the idea that we were in competition for gratuities and we were in competition, you know, for that table, because that one tips better than that one. And all those things that maybe happened a couple of decades ago today. You know, you think about it, we're really working together. Let me help you be great. And I think we try to create a culture by which people are really believing they're not in it alone. Not only do we believe that sort of the traditional hierarchy, you know, of a dictatorial leadership style is really inverse, where we as the the upper leaders are really on the bottom supporting you up and then all your teammates are there trying to help make you successful. The power of it is quite remarkable. Jackie Carpenter [00:27:36] Yeah. And, you know, it's helping people understand that members don't join the golf course or they don't join the tennis department. They join the club. And so we're only as strong as our weakest link, right? If 90% of the club is awesome, but the golf course sucks, then guess what? That is impacting our experience negatively. And so I think helping employees see how they're really tied to everybody and if they're great, that's awesome. But if the person next to them sucks, it's making them look bad. So it is that kind of link really there. And the kind of the biggest thing too, with commitment is it's all about getting employees to own it and to take ownership of their roles and really seeing what they do every day and really to own it. So, you know, we go we use this example in the book to it about Disney, right? And it's everyone's job to keep the park clean. It's what we call fluidity. It's where there is. Yes, you have a job. You know. Three Carpenter [00:28:37] These are the tasks that you own for sure. Jackie Carpenter [00:28:40] You have a job description, but there's a lot of other stuff there that goes on where if you see something dirty lying on the floor, you pick it up. If there's a member walking in and they need the door open, you open the door, Right? It's those kinds of things that go well beyond the job description. And so with commitment, it's about, you know, really investing in those people and helping them see that you want them to take ownership of their role. And I think that sometimes is challenging in the club space because we get a lot of board members or leaders who are maybe micromanaging. We're nit picking where, you know, digging in. We're trying to control things where we're not allowing our leaders to lead. Three Carpenter [00:29:18] Well, no, just back to the idea of a dictatorial leadership style. When you start to have a collaborative leadership style and instead of subservience, which in in the club industry was rampant for, I'm sure, decades, where it was so much based on this idea that you're just there to do whatever every member, you do. Jackie Carpenter [00:29:36] What you're told. Right. Don't think you just do what we tell you to do. Three Carpenter [00:29:40] We believe strongly that what you're really trying to do instead is at the lowest levels. It does make a difference all the way up through the organization. You're creating a leadership culture so that these folks are thinking and solving problems and having fun, really making a difference. Jackie Carpenter [00:29:53] Right. And one of the things that has blown our mind and over the course since the book came out, when we talk about ownership, is how many people tell us they just needed permission to own it. They needed permission from their boss, that, hey, you know what, Ed, you're doing a great job. I believe in you. I want you to own it. Like take it on. I don't want to be babysitting you. I don't want to feel like I've got to be checking in on you all the time. I want you to take it on. I want you to own it and then let me know what I can do to support you or what questions you have because I want to help you win. And that's a conversation that so many times people assume they don't need to have. They just expect you to own it. But that person needs that confidence and that, you know, encouragement really to to take that on. Ed Heil [00:30:39] Absolutely. And, you know, the way we always stick to it and it's okay if you make a mistake and if you do have that leeway. Right. And one of my favorite sayings is don't deprive someone the opportunity to make a mistake. Yeah. Because they learn so much. Right. Jackie Carpenter [00:30:53] And it really comes down to how do people respond when a mistake happens, too. Right. Yeah. Yeah, exactly. Ed Heil [00:31:00] Absolutely. Let's break that down just a little bit more. I'm not a math guy, but plus, plus signs and equal signs with words. I actually think I can do that. So maybe just some quick thoughts around each one. And this is sort of building that commitment. Confidence plus comfort equals contribution. What does that mean? Jackie Carpenter [00:31:18] Well, people really want to contribute, but they're not going to contribute if they're not confident or comfortable to do that. Right. And again, we literally just made. The case is if they're not confident and comfortable enough to try or to put themselves out there or to take ownership of it, guess what? They're not going to do that. They're not going to contribute at their best. But when a club is thriving is really when everybody's contributing their best, right, they're giving their all and contributing. So we have to instill those things in people. Ed Heil [00:31:47] All right. Devotion plus daring equals determination. Jackie Carpenter [00:31:50] Yeah. So a little bit of challenge is good. And, you know, we want to spark people's passion and help them see beyond just sweeping the floor. Right. Three Carpenter [00:32:01] We love creating new ways, thinking outside the box, like all those things all take a little courage, a little bit of daring, right? So I think that's a big piece of it. Jackie Carpenter [00:32:09] Yeah, absolutely. Three Carpenter [00:32:10] And when they care about it enough, I mean, that devotion piece and then they go take that little bit of a risk. And you really see those big, big, big results. Ed Heil [00:32:19] Yeah, Interesting. You put those two together when they care enough that they say, what if we tried this? Right. Energized. Plus, encouragement equals empowerment. Jackie Carpenter [00:32:31] Yeah. And again, kind of comes back to giving people permission, right? Energizing people and encouraging them. That is where we see, you know, people succeed. And I think so often we say this a lot is we assume people are getting encouraged outside of their, you know, in their daily lives or not at work. We make assumptions about that. And what if we stop and think about at work is really probably the the place people are encouraged the most. And so what an opportunity to, you know, really energize people, get them excited about it and really empower them to to own it. Right. Empower them to take it on and to show us, you know, give us their best. Three Carpenter [00:33:13] Yeah. Well, I think that energy thing, you know, you talk a lot about being an energy giver as opposed to an energy sucker. And we think about it from a leadership perspective, being an energy giver, that is that energized thing. Yeah. No matter how I feel as a leader, I do my very, very, very best to always be in a very high energy sort of mode because I believe that's a little bit contagious Jackie Carpenter [00:33:36] Positive. Three Carpenter [00:33:36] In changes. And I think that's really what energize. I'm trying to energize others. Right? Jackie Carpenter [00:33:41] Yeah. Ed Heil [00:33:42] Interesting. Foss Swim Schools. Local based swim school. And they have this thing when they hire new swim instructors, they say they look for the light bulb. Can they be a light bulb for their kids? So when some kid comes to the pool, "Oh Three is here today! High Five!" And that's you know, the way I always think about that is just in people's light. Do they have a light bulb? Do they light up, you know, putting them all together, contribution plus determination plus empowerment, which is the outcome of the others, equals bold achievement. What is that like? Help Help put some context around that. Jackie Carpenter [00:34:18] Yeah. Bold achievement is really what, you know, another name for thriving. I mean, ultimately, it's where everybody is doing their best. They're caring about it. They're contributing at a high level. You know, when people are disengaged, Ed, you know, there's a gazillion studies about how that negatively impacts an organization when people are disengaged or they're just clicking, the mouse is just working, right. They're punching a clock. Right. And when we can truly get people who are engaged and they're caring about it and they're looking for solutions and they're asking questions that aren't being asked yet and they're inventing and creating. Well, that's the secret sauce right there. That's where the magic happens. But it all those other formulas. Right. Kind of have to be in play because they all add up and they're all sort of stair steps or building blocks to get to that result. Ed Heil [00:35:12] Yeah. Got it. Let's let's bring this home with with kind of how we started, which is care and caring. And one of my it, one of my favorite sayings is that people don't care about what you know until they know you care. Right. It's just a huge thing. Jackie Carpenter [00:35:27] Yeah. And caring is really what it is. But it's evident in all the other steps. The four steps prior is you have to show that you genuinely care about your employees, that you are willing to invest in them. It comes down to really this and this might freak some people out, but it comes down to really loving your employees. And we know love in business freaks people out. It's you know, we run from it because we've been trained, you know, by our four years that like, no love in business. Right. Ed Heil [00:35:57] Right. Exactly. Jackie Carpenter [00:35:58] But really, think about it this way. Love is loyalty, ownership, value and excellence. And it comes down to we show that we're loyal to them and we're going to help them succeed so that they can be loyal to us. It's ownership that we want to give them permission to own it and help them have the resources and everything they need so they can own it and feel comfortable in their jobs so that they can own their jobs. And then value is really about where you're seeing their value as a human being and a contributor in our workforce so that they can produce value. And then the E comes down to excellence, and it's where we give them an employee experience that is excellent so they can produce excellence for our members. And what we haven't talked about yet is, Ed. What care really is and what people first really is, is a focus on how our employees feel. And that's a warm and fuzzy, touchy feely thing. We get it. But when we are paying attention to how we're making our employees feel, whether that is overwhelmed, frustrated, micromanaged, or whether that's empowered and energized and comfortable and confident, those are the things we have to be noticing. Because when people don't feel good at work, guess what? They're not contributing. They're not engaged. And they may or may not come back the next day. That's the reality of the world we're living in right now. Ed Heil [00:37:26] Yeah. It's so interesting, you know? And who doesn't like it when someone asks, How are you doing? Yeah. You know, and I do. Jackie Carpenter [00:37:34] What can I do to help you and. Ed Heil [00:37:35] Right. Jackie Carpenter [00:37:36] The day. Ed Heil [00:37:37] And, you know, we talk about this sometimes a storyteller when someone says, I'm doing all right, you know what prevents you from saying just all right? Jackie Carpenter [00:37:45] Yeah. Ed Heil [00:37:45] You know, like, how do I get you from being all right to, like, amazing, right? And maybe you can. Maybe you can't put that level of of concern and interest in someone goes such a long way. Jackie Carpenter [00:37:57] Absolutely. Ed Heil [00:37:58] Yeah. So, I mean, you just said this is a touchy feely stuff. We don't like talking about love and business, that's for sure. Right. Which is so true. I mean, and it doesn't. It doesn't really make sense to me. But how do you what do you recommend? What do you recommend for club leaders that hear this? And go, "Yeah. I can't do that at my club. I'm not you know, we're not really that's not the type of team we are. It's not the type of club we are." How do you how do you help people take that first step? What is the what is the hardest. How do you get them to push through that? Three Carpenter [00:38:36] Well, a couple of quick things. One, we think that, you know, since Covid, Jackie and I will tell you that for, you know, 20 years prior, this was always a competitive advantage that the clubs that we worked at, we were having success with sort of this modeling. Right. And and it was it was kind of winning on the other side of that, being honest. Now, after Covid and the pandemic, it's no longer a competitive advantage. It's an absolute must for everybody. So even those clubs are like, gosh, you know, we're more prim and proper than that or, you know, whatever it is. The reality is today you've got to build this strong foundation of culture, you know, before you can get the other things, because. Jackie Carpenter [00:39:15] It's an expectation of the workforce today. They expect that the people first mindset is going to be in play. Three Carpenter [00:39:22] And if not, they're going to leave. Jackie Carpenter [00:39:23] They're not going to stick around. Ed Heil [00:39:25] That's right. Right. Yeah. Three Carpenter [00:39:27] So go ahead. Ed Heil [00:39:29] No, you go. Three Carpenter [00:39:30] So just the idea, however, that maybe you as the main leader are not that touchy feely person. That's okay. Go hire somebody who is. Very frankly, make sure you have that sort of culture keeper. It doesn't have to be the general manager. Just as a note. Yeah. Ed Heil [00:39:50] That's so big. I mean, even just for a general manager to know that I. I recognize this being really important. It's not who I am. But I get that I have. You know, I love that. And so it's so important to. Gosh, is going to mention one other thing around the culture stuff and but it's it's escaped me. Jackie Carpenter [00:40:09] Or if it comes back just say so I have a recommendation to add here. Here's what I would say. If a club is struggling with this or that's not who we are or, you know, that's the belief. It's really small things make a big difference. And so some simple changes, some little adjustments. It could maybe simply start with an employee survey. Ask your employees what do they want? What how do they feel about working at the club? What do they wish they could change? What is it that could be very insightful and not that you're going to be able to implement every single thing or change every single thing on that list. But that is a very insightful piece of information that club leaders can look at and then make the decision, Hey, do we need to make some changes? Because our employees say, hey, it sucks working here. Ed Heil [00:41:03] Right, Right, right.   Jackie Carpenter [00:41:04] Or we don't like it here. I'm only here because it's a paycheck and I worked here for ten years or I'm hoping to get my bonus or whatever it might be, but that that can be a very telling resource. If club managers or board members are brave enough to ask those questions. Ed Heil [00:41:20] Right. And it is one of those things where be ready to do something. Because there's the other thing that we know too, is that ask people what they think and then don't do anything about. It is it's really tough to remember what I was going to mention about the hiring and caring about your team and having the right culture, which is that, you know, we talk about this quite a bit. You know in some of my my talks is just that how the younger generation wants experiences and part of the experience is having a staff that really cares about you. And you talk about this in the book. If you don't have the right people, they're not going to provide the right experience for your members. And in this time where younger, this younger generations got a lot of options and private clubs might not be their thing. You're not It's just it's yes, it's about attracting the right people, but it's also about creating the right culture for your employees so that your club can grow and be and be healthy as well. So, so many parts that are so valuable. Well, it's a big mountain to climb in for some people. But the book is terrific and so, so needed in not just in the club space, but in all businesses especially, I think. Well, you see it in all sizes. But so often small, medium sized businesses that are really struggling with how to create the right culture. Boy, I know I've had my challenges and this is great information. Thanks so much for your time today. Jackie Carpenter [00:42:48] Thanks, Ed, We appreciate it. Three Carpenter [00:42:50] Well, thanks for all you're doing for the industry and we really appreciate being on today. Thank you so much. Ed Heil [00:42:57] Thank you for listening. If you find this podcast helpful, be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, keep crushing your club marketing.

We know that autonomy is one of the factors that leads to high employee satisfaction and that organizational alignment is required to achieve company goals. But how do you get both autonomy and alignment? Jurriaan Kamer believes that companies can achieve aligned autonomy, and there are specific actions leaders can take to reach this goal. He joined me at the Edges of Lean to share his experience and insights.   Jurriaan Kamer   Jurriaan Kamer is a Dutch expert in organizational change and co-founder of Unblock, a modern management consultancy. He is also a keynote speaker and the author of two influential books. His latest release, "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization," offers practical strategies for leaders to enhance ownership, speed up decision-making, and reduce bureaucracy for better outcomes. Previously, Jurriaan wrote "Formula X," a business novel inspired by Formula 1 racing, recognized by Forbes as a must-read for navigating an uncertain market. With over a decade of experience, he helps organizations eliminate ineffective strategies and foster high levels of autonomy. KEY TOPICS IN THIS PODCAST:   00:02:20 Agile Principles vs. Practices 00:06:34 Organizational Culture and Scalability 00:09:38 Leadership Principles and Organizational Culture 00:12:40 Organizational Dysfunctions and Results 00:18:41 Formula One Behind the Scenes 00:21:25 Unblocking Organizational Challenges 00:24:15 Strategy as a Hypothesis 00:29:17 Control Needs in Leadership 00:32:09 Types of Decisions in Organizations 00:35:44 Teamwork and Psychological Safety 00:39:32 Thriving Organizations Through Lean KEY TAKEAWAYS: Autonomy and alignment are both important factors for organizational success. Aligned autonomy is the concept of having autonomous teams that work within the framework of the organization's objectives. Agile principles may not work effectively at the organizational scale, and it's important to explore other organizational theories and methods. The goal of organizations is to achieve results, whether financial, regulatory, or other objectives. Unblocking the organization involves identifying and overcoming organizational dysfunctions that hinder progress. Steering involves continuously setting goals, changing direction, and measuring progress. Meetings should be focused, purposeful, and used as a tool to drive work forward rather than being a distraction.   Memorable Quotes From  Jurriaan Kamer.   "Ownership is not something you can give to someone, it is something that people should take." CONNECT WITH Jurriaan Kamer.     Website:  http://www.unblockbook.net  Book Website: https://www.formula-x.co/  Linkedin :https://www.linkedin.com/in/jurriaankamer X/Twitter: https://x.com/jurriaankamer  IG:   https://www.instagram.com/jurriaankamer/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1WPfl4intvNQy5_5bVBcw   

This month, the CMS Book Club discusses "Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization." CMS works closely with healthcare organizations to help improve culture via conversations, which aligns with the thesis of this book, which is that how we talk to one another is a primary driver of culture in an organization. Can every organization achieve a top-level culture? How do you navigate moving between different work settings (floors, professions, hospitals) with drastically different work cultures? How do you protect yourself from toxic culture while still trying to make things better? How can teams, sports, and labor dynamics inform what we do to make work better for our people? www.harvardmedsim.org

In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Barbara Kellerman, a renowned expert in leadership, Harvard Kennedy School Professor, and a prolific author. Kellerman's latest book, Leadership from Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers, serves as the focal point of this discussion. With decades of research and a unique perspective on the dynamics of leadership, Kellerman challenges conventional wisdom and sheds light on often-overlooked aspects of leadership and followership.From the outset, Kellerman captivates with her critical examination of why the leadership industry tends to ignore the darker sides of leadership. She goes into the complex interplay between leaders and followers, emphasizing that bad leadership is seldom the result of one individual's actions alone. Her insights into the roles of enablers and the broader context within which leaders operate offer a fresh and necessary perspective for today's CEOs and senior executives.Kellerman's engaging anecdotes and examples, ranging from corporate boardrooms to political arenas, illustrate the intricate dance between power, authority, and influence. She highlights the importance of understanding these dynamics to navigate the increasingly complex leadership landscape effectively. The conversation also explores the diminishing power and authority of leaders in modern organizations, replaced by the need to master influence. Kellerman offers actionable insights on how leaders can cultivate this skill by deeply understanding their followers and the contexts in which they operate. This episode is not just a discussion; it is a masterclass in rethinking leadership in the 21st century.Actionable Takeaways:You'll learn why the leadership industry often avoids discussing bad leadership and the implications of this oversight.Hear how understanding the role of followers is crucial in holding leaders accountable and driving positive change.Discover the importance of examining the entire leadership system, including enablers and context, to truly understand leadership failures.Understand why leadership cannot be reduced to a few simple lessons and the importance of lifelong learning in leadership development.Explore the diminishing authority of leaders and the rising importance of influence in effective leadership today.Gain insights into the challenges of leading in a world where power dynamics have drastically shifted due to cultural and technological changes.Find out how leaders can balance accessibility and authority to maintain effective leadership.Learn about the critical role of followership in both enabling and challenging bad leadership.Discover strategies for creating an organizational culture that supports transparency and accountability in leadership.Hear examples of how successful leaders navigate the complexities of modern leadership environments.Connect with Barbara KellermanLeadership from Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers Barbara Kellerman Website Barbara Kellerman LinkedIn Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Podcast: Shannon Waller's Team Success (LS 38 · TOP 2% what is this?)Episode: Teamwork Triad In Real Life, with Chad WillardsonPub date: 2023-11-16 In previous episodes, Shannon has talked about the Teamwork Triad—are you curious to see how it plays out in real life? In this episode, Shannon interviews entrepreneur, author, and podcast host Chad Willardson about his Unique Ability® Dream Team. Learn how to find extraordinary executive assistants who not only support you, but sit in the Teamwork Triad seats that will help you achieve 10x growth. Download Episode Transcript Show Notes: Chad Willardson is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster from Southern California. He left Merrill Lynch in 2011 to start his own company, Pacific Capital, a wealth management firm serving entrepreneurs. Teamwork specialist Shannon Waller and Unique Ability specialist Julia Waller introduced the idea of a Unique Ability “Dream Team” to support Chad beyond his business. This team, called the Teamwork Triad, includes a Visionary, an Innovation Manager, and a Focus Manager. Chad found two extraordinary people he knew would be the right fit through LinkedIn. Maddie was hired to be Chad's Strategic EA and handles business-related tasks. Chad calls her his left brain. Oriya was hired to be Chad's Operational EA and focuses on personal tasks, marketing, travel planning, and calendar management. Because of her interests and skills in design, Chad calls her his right brain. What each member of the triad is responsible for can be summed up by “make it up” (Chad, the Visionary), “make it real” (Maddie, the Innovation Manager), and “make it recur” (Oriya, the Focus Manager). Chad's main requirement was to find and hire high-caliber individuals who align with his vision and have the mental horsepower to handle complex tasks. The team uses tools like Asana, Microsoft Teams, and Google Docs for communication and task management. Regular communication and collaboration are keys to success for a team that works mainly remotely but meets bi-weekly in person. The team meets weekly and has in-person collaboration sessions every other week to align on goals and projects. The trust and empowerment Chad gives his team leads to his own increased freedom and success as an entrepreneur. Chad used assessments like Kolbe, CliftonStrengths®, PRINT®, and Working Genius to understand each of their strengths and how to best work together. Chad asked ChatGPT to assess potential clashes given everyone's assessments, gave its response to Maddie and Oriya, and had them discuss how they would avoid territorial dangers. From the beginning, Maddie and Oriya forged their friendship and working relationship based on mutual respect for each other's separate interests and areas of Unique Ability. Because of how Chad has empowered them, Maddie and Oriya find ways to help each other without having to get Chad involved, thereby keeping his capacity free for his own Unique Ability projects. Maddie and Oriya have been attending their own workshops with Strategic Coach® to learn how to use tools such as The Weekly Planner and The Impact Filter™, which further simplify communication and delegation for all three. Maddie and Oriya have collected their tips on how entrepreneurs can most effectively work with two executive assistants: “EA Collaboration Guide.” Freed up from daily business operations, Chad is leveraged to think about bigger opportunities beyond his business, such as Free Zone collaborations with other 10x entrepreneurs. Resources: Books: Stress-Free Money: Overcome These Seven Obstacles to Find Financial Freedom Smart, Not Spoiled: The 7 Money Skills Kids Must Master Before Leaving the Nest Fit for Wealth: 7 Breakthrough Strategies for Elite Health and Abundant Wealth Podcasts: Smart Money Parenting Financial learning app for kids: GravyStack EA Collaboration Guide: Detailed version PDF QuickStart version PDF Pacific Capital website Personal assessments: CliftonStrengths website Kolbe PRINT: Team Success Podcast, episode 224, “Uncovering “The Why Of You,” With Debra Levine” Wonderlic Working Genius Productivity: Asana ChatGPT Microsoft Teams TripIt Other resources: EOS: Entrepreneurial Operating System Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization, by Dave Logan, John King, Halee Fischer-Wright Strategic Coach concepts, tools, and books: The Strategic Coach® Program Free Guide to The Entrepreneurial Time System® PDF download: “The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Time Management” Free Impact Filter worksheet PDF download The Team Success Handbook by Shannon Waller Unique Ability Teamwork article: “What Are Unique Ability Teams?” Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Shannon Waller, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

How do I create an energized, aligned, and thriving organization? Here are some of the highlights of this weeks VIERKLANG Strategy podcast episode with Brand Strategist Melanie Gleeson...

We'll start with understanding the difference between Private Equity and Venture Capital and learn how to position your company to receive it, how the process works and when it makes sense.  John Mickelson and his firm Midwest Capital Partners are on their third round of funding spanning 10 years.  They've helped their clients manage through change, rebuild and grow.  Every client has different needs and John helps us understand their services and how it all works. Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/john-mickelson-manufacturing                *** You just got a free box of teeth whitening strips from Brady Dental Care! Sign up as a new patient to get your free kit. https://bradydentalcare.com/hello

In this podcast episode, Jennifer is interviewed by a member of Team Move the Ball, Amanda Lund. Listen in as they discuss the characteristics of a thriving organization, effective communication and conflict resolution strategies, barriers to thriving within an organization, the importance of purpose, career growth and development, time management and productivity, and the role of continuous improvement and professional development. Jen shares her insights and experiences, providing valuable advice for listeners looking to elevate their hustle and achieve their goals.   Listen to these episodes of the Move the Ball Podcast too: Navigating & Accelerating Your Career Part 1: https://www.jenniferagarrett.com/podcast/episode/1fecd935/navigating-and-accelerating-your-career-pa... Navigating & Accelerating Your Career Part 2: https://www.jenniferagarrett.com/podcast/episode/2e4b8da7/navigating-and-accelerating-your-career-pa... How to Network Like A Pro: https://www.jenniferagarrett.com/podcast/episode/409c39de/elevate-separate-and-dominate-how-to-network-like-a-pro 10 Ways to Be Mentally Strong: https://www.jenniferagarrett.com/podcast/episode/d1bd89b3/10-ways-to-be-mentally-strong Changing Habits and Making Them Stick: https://www.jenniferagarrett.com/podcast/episode/1e50ca5f/how-to-create-habits-that-stick Dominate the Game Book - Own Your Game Chapter: https://www.jenniferagarrett.com/podcast/episode/474d3e4c/strategies-to-own-your-game Dominate the Game Book - Trust the Process Chapter: https://www.jenniferagarrett.com/podcast/episode/4a91f0be/trusting-the-process-to-dominate-the-game Let's move the ball, make things happen, and dominate our game! Get Your Signed Copies of Move the Ball & Dominate the Game: http://dominateandmove.com Learn more about how I can help you: http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@movetheballpodcast Get your Move the Ball Merch: https://www.wemovetheball.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's 'feminine leadership' and why should you care?  Leadership Mentor Layla El Khadri and Christina delve into the topic, unpacking the subtle power dynamics between masculine and feminine energy in the workplace, and discussing how we can build a more balanced, integrated future.  They unearth and discuss the inherent creationary power of a woman's menstrual cycle, and how it can be harnessed and optimized for productivity in every realm. For those inquisitive listeners looking for a deeper dive, Layla recommends the book "Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization" by Dave Logan. Join us for this revelatory exploration of life's most obvious, yet shrouded, mystery.  Follow and go deeper with Layla at @laylaelkhadri.  Follow Christina at @christinaweber. Become a WeDeepen member, discover Private Matchmaking & Relationship Coaching offerings, and visit the WeDeepen calendar filled with Best-in-Class Social & Transformational Experiences, including 'The Dating Dojo' at wedeepen.com.

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks about one of the biggest challenges he sees in organizations and a struggle for many leaders: holding team members accountable. Mahan shares why outstanding leadership requires accountability and why it's hard to hold ourselves and others accountable. Finally, Mahan shares three leadership practices that can significantly increase accountability in your team.Some highlights:-What makes holding ourselves and others accountable so difficult-The challenges faced by leaders in organizations in holding their team members accountable-The role of leadership accountability in setting the right cultural example-A gulf between perceptions and reality of the clarity in goals and expectations-Eliminate most meetings but not this one meeting if you want a more accountable teamSupporting Podcast Conversations:How Leaders Can Successfully Manage Conflict and Have Difficult Conversations with Marlene ChismSimple Truths of Leadership, How to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust with Ken Blanchard and Randy ConleyBuilding a Thriving Organization by Helping Clients Implement OKRs, Achieve Better Alignment and Strategy Execution with Workboard CEO Deidre PaknadHow to Lead Organizational Transformation through Intent-Based Leadership and the Power of Leadership Language with Former Nuclear Submarine Commander David MarquetConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:https://mahantavakoli.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Deidre Paknad, co-founder and CEO of WorkBoard and founder of Results Foundry. Deidre Paknad shared her journey leading to her success as the founder of three start-ups. Deidre also talked about her founding of Workboard and how the organization supports its clients to execute their strategy faster by effective implementation of OKRs.   Deidre Paknad also shared her thoughts on the future of work and what organizations can do to thrive through uncertainty.Some highlights:- What led Deidre Paknad to become an entrepreneur- The challenges faced by the first time entrepreneur - Deidre Paknad on the advantages and disadvantages of working at IBM - The origin story of Workboard- Deidre Paknad being told that she has three strikes against her- How Workboard helps companies achieve alignment through OKRs - How the pandemic sped up the pace of change - Deidre Paknad's advice on how to get every member of an organization to focus- Deidre on the leadership capabilities that are required throughout the organization.- How to transform a culture of complacency into a culture of ambition - Deidre Paknad on facing personal and business challenges as a CEO during the pandemic- How presence can help unlock an organization's potential    Mentioned:- Larry Robertson (Listen to the Partnering Leadership conversation with Larry Robertson)- Azeem Azhar (Listen to the Partnering Leadership conversation with Azeem Azhar)- Sarah Stein Greenberg (Listen to the Partnering Leadership conversation with Sarah Stein Greenberg)- John Doerr, chairman of Kleiner Perkins and the author of Measure What Matters- Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize-winning economist, and psychologistConnect with Deidre Paknad:WorkBoard WebsiteOKR Podcast Deidre Paknad on TwitterDeidre Paknad on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:https://mahantavakoli.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/More information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: https://www.partneringleadership.com/ 

YOUR FINEST HOUR | Sports agent Matt Hannaford talks about the future of sports agencies, the free agent model, entrepreneurship, and the prevalence of self-doubt and isolation among pro athletes. Matt advocates for restructuring a historically toxic industry and praising competitors for good work and he defines success in his field as empowering and equipping players with the right information and education so to make agents one day obsolete. He poses the question: Are you truly happy if you're only looking out for yourself? Interviewed by Dan Leffelaar, Matt speaks with his coach, Jason Jaggard, about their coach-client relationship and the discomfort when Jason asks Matt pointed questions that force him to be held accountable.REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE• A Whole Different Ball Game: The Sport and Business of Baseball by Marvin Miller• Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan, John King & Halee Fischer-WrightNovus Global is a tribe of elite executive coaches who work with Fortune 500 Companies, Professional Athletes, World Renowned Artists and Business Leaders to create lives, teams and companies that go beyond high-performance.Book a free consultation with a Novus Global coach here: http://novus.global/now/ This podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Senior Producer and Jeremy Davidson as Editor and Audio engineer. Find out more about how to create a podcast for you or your business at rainbowcreative.co

People First Leigh Martinuzzi · 1008 Three and Jackie Carpenter – People First In this interview with Jackie and Three Carpenter, I discuss their new book People First: The 5 Steps to Pure Human Connection and a Thriving Organization. They outline their 5-step process for implementing a People First philosophy in any organization, where caring, … Continue reading 1008 Three and Jackie Carpenter – People First

We were so thrilled to sit down with Three Carpenter, CCM and Jackie Carpenter, CCM to discuss their new book People First: The 5 Steps to Pure Human Connection and a Thriving Organization. In this conversation, Three and Jackie talk to us about the key takeaways from their book and why putting people first and leading with care can help you create a positive, effective, and enjoyable work culture. You can find People First anywhere books are sold!

I can't express how excited I am to be joined this week on The Alden Report by author and former US Ambassador Lisa Gable. Lisa has served four U.S. presidents and two governors, counseled Fortune 500 CEOs, and represented global public-private partnerships and nonprofits with an end goal of moving organizations to higher levels of performance. Bi-partisan in nature, she has brought together political parties, corporate competitors and disparate nations to foster quality leadership, diplomacy and results that better society and create sustainable partnerships and profitable business models. Lisa is recognized worldwide as a turnaround mastermind and innovative businesswoman and has orchestrated the successful turnarounds of private and public organizations in all industries. For more than 30 years, she has been called to solve seemingly insurmountable problems and turnaround failing organizations, businesses, teams, nonprofits, political campaigns, and government projects. Over time, Lisa has learned the key to course-correct when things go South is applying the discipline of process engineering—carefully reevaluating everything your organization does and how it does it—with diplomacy and humanity, taking care of relationships and forging strong partnerships. A published writer, Lisa has had recurring media appearances including four years as a regularly scheduled guest with Lifetime's national morning program The Balancing Act. In her latest book Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South, Lisa shares her simple but powerful method for breathing new life into the most troubled ventures: Visualize the future—don't fix what's there; start from scratch. Break down the present—ditch what isn't working; keep what does. Create a path to your future—map out critical decisions and actions needed. Execute with confidence and diplomacy—speed up by partnering well with others. At a time when dizzying innovation cycles, hyper competition, and a global pandemic have made survival more challenging than ever, Lisa's time-tested and industry-proof method gives you the tools to turn your ship around and chart a course to success.Thank you so much to Lisa joining us this week on The Alden Report.For more information on Lisa Gable and her newest book, you can visit: https://turnaroundbook.com/For a special price on a digital copy of the book visit: https://www.amazon.com/Turnaround-Change-Course-Things-Going/dp/1646870581

For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ For more info on Michael Alden's latest book BEST SELLER SECRETS visit: https://www.bestsellersecretsbook.com/ Listen to other episodes of The Alden Report here: https://thealdenreport.com/ Follow Mike Alden here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeAlden2012 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeAlden2012 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikealden TikToK: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikealden2012

Three and Jackie have a new book called "People First" hitting shelves on October 5th. This conversation is a dive into the 5 practical steps that organizations, especially clubs,  must take to create a place where employees want to be.Delivers a great employee experience in your workplace is the secret sauce to great member experiences. Enjoy this episode and share it with anybody you think should hear it."People First: The 5 Steps to Pure Human Connection and a Thriving Organization" is available in hardcover and e-book format on October 5th. Get it on amazon.com or amazon.caYou can learn more about Three and Jackie Carpenter at www.ThreeandJackie.com

Greetings, neighbors! In this episode, hosts Adam and Matt return to the front porch for a second conversation with the President and CEO of Thrive Allen County, Lisse Regehr.If you have not yet listened to Adam and Matt's first conversation with Lisse, we would encourage doing so before listening to this episode. In that first conversation, Lisse tells the story of her organization and their approach to community development, which provides a perfect foundation for the stories you are about to hear. The episode with the first conversation is titled, "Lisse Regehr (Part 1): The Story of a Thriving Organization".Now, welcome to Part 2! In this conversation, Lisse tells some amazing stories that have blossomed forth from the Allen County community before giving advice on how you can continue to work to make your community a better place. We hope you enjoy! And, if you have not yet had a chance, check out Thrive's website to learn more about their amazing work!

This week we are revisiting a great 2-part episode from 2019! Hosts Adam and Matt sit down on the front porch with the President and CEO of Thrive Allen County, Lisse Regehr. Lisse is an excellent storyteller, and she brings to the front porch a ton of community development experience. Her organization, Thrive Allen County, is a health, wellness, and economic development coalition located in Allen County, Kansas, and her team does incredible work! In this first episode, Lisse tells the story of her organization and what their work looks like throughout Allen County. Check out Thrive's website to learn more about their amazing work, and stay tuned for next week's episode, Part 2: Story's of a Thriving Community.

Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Markus Seibold, Vice President of Additive Manufacturing at Siemens Energy and Material Solutions, two of the most advanced users of Additive Manufacturing (AM) consumer production. Markus and Fabian discuss why a working culture focused on growth and a shared sense of purpose is far more effective than a culture focused strictly on performance, best practices for creating and nurturing a growth mindset for teams, the bold moves Siemens Energy has made to successfully enable innovation through Additive Manufacturing, and why AM engineers and designers don't get enough credit. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS. Key Takeaways: [1:32] Markus has two diverse roles — driving AM into Siemens Energy's core product base and expanding the Material Solutions business.  [4:09] Siemens energy's approach to creating and nurturing a 'bigger than business' culture within a team of engineers.  [10:28] A growth mindset pushes the limits of Additive Manufacturing through technological and adoption barriers. [16:05] Markus requested a budget and resources be moved into AM technical design teams.  [24:30] Siemens Energy is pushing the limits of pure additive-only designs for higher efficiency and lower emissions.  Books Mentioned:  ●      Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-Wright●      Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Shareables:  “I fundamentally believe in the mid-to-long run, a growth culture totally outperforms a performance culture.” — Markus Seibold, VP of AM, Siemens Energy & Material Solutions on The Additive Snack Podcast “If we really want to accelerate the additive application development, we said, we need to, on purpose, put budget and headcount against additive applications. So, we created 30 new headcount requisitions.” — Markus Seibold, VP of AM, Siemens Energy & Material Solutions on The Additive Snack Podcast “I can truthfully now claim that we [Siemens Energy] are the tipping point where additive is not only a technology push from a few but where it is getting toward a technology pull from many.” — Markus Seibold, VP of AM, Siemens Energy & Material Solutions on The Additive Snack Podcast 

In this episode Karen interviews Halee Fischer-Wright about a book she co-authored titled "Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization."  Halee Fischer-Wright, MD is the President and CEO of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), a national organization that has been leading change in the business of healthcare and medical practice management since 1926. Representing more than 55,000 members across the nation, MGMA helps its members improve profitability and sustainability, develops new business solutions, and advocates on their behalf regarding regulatory and policy issues. She is also the author of Back to Balance: The Art, Science, and Business of Medicine. Be sure to connect with Halee on LinkedIn and grab your copy of her book "Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization."  Also, be sure to connect with host Karen Zeigler on LinkedIn where she talks about the future of leadership - leading by design. Learn to use the innovative leadership principles of design thinking to transform the future of how your company works. You can also check out more of her content on her website and her Youtube channel.    

In this episode, Dan Neumann is joined by a return guest and AgileThought colleague, Michael Guiler. Mike has been an agile coach for over 15 years and has experience helping geographically dispersed organizations (in both the business and technology fields) to transform and better achieve their goals. For the last year and a half, Mike has been with AgileThought as an Agile Consultant.   Together, Dan and Mike are discussing employee engagement and what organizations and leadership can do to improve it. Mike shares 2020 employee engagement statistics, what creates engagement, the differences between managers and leaders (and why this is important), and the key tips on what we can all do to drive employee engagement forward.   Key Takeaways 2020 employee engagement statistics: Only 36% of the people in an organization are actively engaged 50% of the people are “going along for the ride”/are ambivalent 14% of people are actively looking to “get off the train”/actively disengaged That adds up to 64% of the people in an organization are not giving the best they can give The good: the actively engaged employee percentage has been consistently going up year after year since 2009 What can we do to improve these statistics? What would make employees more engaged? People want to do know why they are doing what they're doing, have autonomy over it, understand what the goal is, and have a purpose Don't micromanage people as a manager or leader in an organization Transition managers into leadership roles Managers in an organization need to make sure employees understand autonomy, mastery, and purpose if they really want to help motivate and engage their people (Daniel Pink's book, Drive) Managers need to make sure that the organization's vision is very clear to everyone Ask, “Where are we headed? What are we trying to achieve?” Becoming self-managing and engaging will lead to employee motivation but the goal first needs to be understood If the vision is too big or too far out, employees can't visualize it (as a leader, you need to break this vision down into smaller, shorter-term goals so that getting from A-Z is understood) The product goal should be tied to the organizational vision If something isn't fulfilling the goal, end it/throw it away The goal should be shared early, often, and everywhere Share examples of things that were accomplished in the organization that fulfill said goal Managers vs. Leaders (and how leaders can improve employee engagement): A manager is somebody that is task-oriented, activity tracking, and only concerned about their own actions A leader is focused on the “us”/what “we” achieved, improving the environment for those who work within it, and enabling their team to succeed An organization's duty is to develop its managers into leaders, hire leaders, and foster an environment for leaders Keep in mind the recent shift to the Scrum Guide from “Servant-leader” to “leading by serving” It is important for managers/leaders to create a safe environment for people to engage without punishment/ridicule for making mistakes As a leader, it is important to understand that sometimes good decisions can lead to bad outcomes and bad decisions can lead to good outcomes (so don't punish, but rather explore this concept and create safety for employees) Leadership is not proportional to the time spent talking in meetings You have to give people the space to talk, explore, and share A tip for giving others space in conversation: Ask yourself before speaking, “Does it need to be said? Does it need to be said by me? And does it need to be said right now?” Tips for leaders for improving engagement: Provide clarity on what the problems are that employees are expected to take on There are many different ways to solve any given problem — as a leader, it is your job to point out the problem and give space to your people to explore the options and solve it their way Create a safe environment and boost engagement in meetings by asking questions, inviting people to speak, sharing the spotlight, resisting the urge to provide answers Emphasize “we” language, not “you” or “I” (i.e. if the team experiences “failure,” don't place the blame on a single individual) Own your own mistakes as a leader   Mentioned in this Episode: Michael Guiler's LinkedIn Agile Coaches' Corner Ep. 121: “Self-Managing vs. Self-Organizing with Michael Guiler” Agile Coaches' Corner Ep. 87: “Intent-Based Leadership with Michael Guiler” “What is Employee Engagement and How Do You Improve It?” Gallup “Historic Drop in Employee Engagement Follows Record Rise” Gallup Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, by Daniel H. Pink Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts, by Annie Duke Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization, by Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-Wright Lean Enterprise: How High Performance Organizations Innovate at Scale, by Jez Humble, Joanne Molesky, and Barry O'Reilly   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using #AgileThoughtPodcast!

Listen in as the VETS – Beyond the Uniform team discuss how the pandemic has impacted operations and what it takes to come out of the pandemic as a stronger more competitive organization. Join Dave Beadle and Paul Cevolani as they talk about pandemic challenges such as Lockdowns and forced government closures, supply chain interruptions, remote working, unused real estate, decreased customers, and much more. Dave shares the secret of how successful organizations are learning from these challenges and are growing and thriving in such uncertain times. For more information on VETS - Beyond the Uniform: WebsiteRBLP CertificationEmailFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

This is the fintech track of Startuprad.io. Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fintech_germany Learn more about us at www.startuprad.io PaceUp Invest Helps Women to Create and Manage Wealth – Founded by a Woman90% of the clients of robo advisors in Germany are still men. This has not changed. The interfaces look all the same. They are not targeting women properly. Rukayyat Kolawole, Founder and CEO PaceUP Investment Don’t Miss Any Blog Post, Video, or Audio PodcastSubscribe to our newsletter on Substack here: https://startupradio.substack.com/subscribe The FounderRakuyyat Kalowole (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rukayyat-modupe-kolawole-cfa/) is originally from Nigeria but had already very interesting life. Since her regular visits to her grandmother, who was an active trader, she is fascinated with the fast pace of trading in capital markets. She studied at Georgetown University in the US, Tongji University in China, as well as Mannheim Business School in Germany. Being fascinated by capital markets all her life, it comes as no surprise, that she joined Goldman Sachs in London, as well as Bloomberg in Reuters in London as well. When she relocated to Germany, to study in Mannheim, she also set up a shop there with her hybrid Robo advisor for women. Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to sharing their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn On our platform there will be a lot of impact investing, so women can choose how they want to invest according to their values and needs. Rukayyat Kolawole, Founder and CEO PaceUP Investment The StartupPaceUp Investment (https://www.paceupinvest.com/) is a hybrid Robo advisor headquartered in Mannheim Germany. We have talked about Mannheim before, but a short wrap-up: It is the only city in Germany set up in squares. Mannheim is the first city in the world, where a car drove (Carl Benz lived close by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Benz) and the place where the world’s first electric elevator was installed here in 1880 (Werner von Siemens). Rakuyyat set up her company PaceUP here to help women build wealth with a hybrid approach, combining remote investment advice with a Robo advisor. PaceUp provides women the tools to understand the basics. Then they offer advisory and coaching, before investing with their Robo advisor. Full service with LicensePacUp will be able to offer its full service only after regulatory approval. They are currently looking at Q4 2021 or Q1 2022 to go live. PaceUp on Social MediaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2399668980113869Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paceupinvest/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8788895/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3EIqAHmEF0dnPB-IAy6gPw Venture Capital FundingPaceUp is currently funded by an angel investment in combination with a government grant of the state of Baden Wurttemberg. They will start their next fundraising soon, looking at 900k €. When I got in a bank to get a mortgage to buy my first apartment, my bank advisor asked me “where is your husband”. … other women had similar experiences Rukayyat Kolawole, Founder and CEO PaceUP Investment Further Readings / Additional ResourcesCapital Markets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_marketForex: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/forex.aspDerivatives: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/derivative.aspImpact investments: https://thegiin.org/impact-investing/need-to-know/ETFs: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/etf.aspBaFin: https://www.bafin.de/EN/Homepage/homepage_node.htmlFeedbackReach out to us, here is our audience survey, to give us feedback, suggest topics, interview partners or just to say “Hallo!” https://forms.gle/mLV6mVKwGwKuut8BA The InterviewerThis interview was conducted by Jörn “Joe” Menninger, startup scout, founder and host of Startuprad.io. Reach out to him: LinkedIn Twitter Email Follow usInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io Newsletter: https://startupradio.substack.com/subscribe Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ

PaceUp Invest Helps Women to Create and Manage Wealth – Founded by a Woman90% of the clients of robo advisors in Germany are still men. This has not changed. The interfaces look all the same. They are not targeting women properly. Rukayyat Kolawole, Founder and CEO PaceUP Investment Don’t Miss Any Blog Post, Video, or Audio PodcastSubscribe to our newsletter on Substack here: https://startupradio.substack.com/subscribe The FounderRakuyyat Kalowole (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rukayyat-modupe-kolawole-cfa/) is originally from Nigeria but had already very interesting life. Since her regular visits to her grandmother, who was an active trader, she is fascinated with the fast pace of trading in capital markets. She studied at Georgetown University in the US, Tongji University in China, as well as Mannheim Business School in Germany. Being fascinated by capital markets all her life, it comes as no surprise, that she joined Goldman Sachs in London, as well as Bloomberg in Reuters in London as well. When she relocated to Germany, to study in Mannheim, she also set up a shop there with her hybrid Robo advisor for women. Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to sharing their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn On our platform there will be a lot of impact investing, so women can choose how they want to invest according to their values and needs. Rukayyat Kolawole, Founder and CEO PaceUP Investment The StartupPaceUp Investment (https://www.paceupinvest.com/) is a hybrid Robo advisor headquartered in Mannheim Germany. We have talked about Mannheim before, but a short wrap-up: It is the only city in Germany set up in squares. Mannheim is the first city in the world, where a car drove (Carl Benz lived close by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Benz) and the place where the world’s first electric elevator was installed here in 1880 (Werner von Siemens). Rakuyyat set up her company PaceUP here to help women build wealth with a hybrid approach, combining remote investment advice with a Robo advisor. PaceUp provides women the tools to understand the basics. Then they offer advisory and coaching, before investing with their Robo advisor. Full service with LicensePacUp will be able to offer its full service only after regulatory approval. They are currently looking at Q4 2021 or Q1 2022 to go live. PaceUp on Social MediaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2399668980113869Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paceupinvest/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8788895/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3EIqAHmEF0dnPB-IAy6gPw Venture Capital FundingPaceUp is currently funded by an angel investment in combination with a government grant of the state of Baden Wurttemberg. They will start their next fundraising soon, looking at 900k €. When I got in a bank to get a mortgage to buy my first apartment, my bank advisor asked me “where is your husband”. … other women had similar experiences Rukayyat Kolawole, Founder and CEO PaceUP Investment Further Readings / Additional ResourcesCapital Markets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_marketForex: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/forex.aspDerivatives: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/derivative.aspImpact investments: https://thegiin.org/impact-investing/need-to-know/ETFs: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/etf.aspBaFin: https://www.bafin.de/EN/Homepage/homepage_node.htmlFeedbackReach out to us, here is our audience survey, to give us feedback, suggest topics, interview partners or just to say “Hallo!” https://forms.gle/mLV6mVKwGwKuut8BA The InterviewerThis interview was conducted by Jörn “Joe” Menninger, startup scout, founder and host of Startuprad.io. Reach out to him: LinkedIn Twitter Email Follow usInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io Newsletter: https://startupradio.substack.com/subscribe Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ Folge direkt herunterladen

This Month in German Startups - February 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. Today we are wrapping up February 2021 for you. There is great news in the German startup scene, the much anticipated Auto1 IPO generated two new tech billionaires, Europe’s first Tech SPAC lists in Frankfurt, more Wirecard details, we talk about Trade Republic and Gamestop, as well as the billion exit of Berlin-based AdJust. Follow us on Social MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ Affiliated LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Housekeeping - Time to brag Stay safe everyone! In the meantime you can tune in to our internet radio station, the worlds first 24/7 dedicated to startups and tech companies! https://s2.radio.co/sb16d65602/listen - We will soon be available on many platforms, for now: https://raddio.net/373202-startupradio/ https://radio.streamitter.com/station/startupradio-89HNV Top NewsWe have two new tech billionairesThe IPO of Auto1 went spectacularly well and skyrocketed on the first day of trading on February 4th, surging 45%. We took a look at the data and realized that this was the first tech IPO in a long time that generated new tech billionaires in Germany. Bloomberg: SoftBank-Backed Auto1 Soars in Debut After $2.2 Billion IPO https://buff.ly/2YLTm5jReuters: UPDATE 2-AUTO1 shares go into top gear in Frankfurt debut https://buff.ly/3pLaOSmRead more in our blogpost here: At recording this Auto1 IPO turns founders into billionaires https://buff.ly/3oY45EA Related: The story from the side of one of their first investors: How VC fund DN Capital invested in car marketplace Auto1 8 years ago and landed an $8 billion IPO winner https://buff.ly/3abVPMO N26German regulator, stung by past failings, extends oversight of N26 - sources https://buff.ly/2Ymp88F German mobile bank N26 is thinking of making its first acquisition https://buff.ly/3ckRpVq Trade Republic, Reddit and GameStopBerlin-based SolarisBank needed four years to get to 400k customers, but the next 600k came within half a year says their chief commercial officer Jörg Diewald, many of them have to be attributed to Trade Republic https://buff.ly/3oEKLMc Our take on this topic: https://www.startuprad.io/berlin/gamestop-reddit-and-fintech-trade-republic/ Note: There will be a follow-up on yet another blog post from our side, with hearings of Roaring Kitten and profits for hedge funds. We're nothing like Robinhood, says Berlin-based broker Trade Republic | Sifted https://buff.ly/3bAqNOq iCarPorsche's Cayenne Boss Dr. Manfred Harrer (48) is hired by Apple. He was rumored to be one of the best engineers in the company. Is the iCar around the corner? https://buff.ly/36x2SNM Game over for Mapify?Founders of Berlin-based traveltech Mapify “the Instagram of travel" give up "evaluating options." Their current investors include Lakestar and Atlantic Labs https://buff.ly/39BbzZp (We will come back to Lakestar, keep them in mind). AdJust Exit for 1.2 bn US$ (990 m Euro)AppLovin buys Berlin-based mobile marketing company AdJust and pays 1,2 bn US$ https://buff.ly/3pQCm9P according to Deutsche Startups, who published the priceRelated: Apploving said to acquire Berlin-based Adjust in a 1 bn $ deal https://buff.ly/2NVhrV2 Wirecard We keep you updated, just a small selection of news here. Keep in mind there is still an investigative committee ongoing. Deutsche Bank fires supervisory board member Schütz over email correspondence with Wirecard CEO Braun https://buff.ly/3tGjs7QGerman finance oversight BaFin places one employee on leave due to internal investigations in trading in Wirecard shares before the scandal became public https://buff.ly/2YywIgGGermany's highest court ruled that EY auditors have no right to refuse to give evidence, now the parliamentary committee will invite the auditors and EYs CEO for Germany https://buff.ly/3s01zzi The Digital EuroECB keeps working on digital Euro. Italien central banker said the ECB is looking at the digital Euro for their instant payment system "Target Instant Payment Settlement TIPS" as a first step https://buff.ly/3ji4xMJ The Audio Interview You can subscribe to our podcasts here Ecosystem Why we need to start looking at Europe as one tech ecosystem https://buff.ly/3cdZWJU It's IPO time! Here are 30+ European tech companies most likely to go public this year great list by Tech_eu https://buff.ly/39lB3de including German startups Auto1, SUSE, Mister Spex, About You and N26What U.S. Startups Get Wrong About Expanding into Europe https://buff.ly/3rIR5EA Iconiq Capital, the US investment firm backed by Silicon Valley elites like Mark Zuckerberg, is expanding to Europe https://buff.ly/3anUdj4 Hubs Note: The order of news and cities is only due to the time when we discovered the news. HeidelbergAleph Alpha, Heidelberg-based AI startup raises 5.3 m Euros (6.4 m US$) from investors LEA Partners and #Berlin-based 468 Capital https://buff.ly/2YhD0kL Frankfurt Startups in the Area around Frankfurt, called Rhine-Main raised more than 1 bn Euros in 2020 our research shows (1.12 bn US$): https://rhinemainvc.medium.com/looking-back-at-the-corona-year-4a8e8806e4cfLakestar SPAC I: First tech-focused SPAC in Europe successfully launches on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange https://buff.ly/3aGFQXn We talked to one of the founders of Frankfurt-based Iconic Lab, which wants to be the largest crypto asset manager in Europe: https://buff.ly/3dBR94V Münster The founders of beverage delivery startup Flaschenpost just sold their company to German food giant Oetker, now they invest in an HRtech startup from Münster - Echometer, which better enables agile work https://buff.ly/2YfmTUO Tübingen Germany #BioTech #startup Curevac, which listed on NASDAQ in summer 2020 - working on a corona vaccination - is planning to raise additional capital, which could amount to 600 m US$ https://buff.ly/3t1PkDS Düsseldorf Düsseldorf-based SME financing platform Compeon closes 15 m € Series C #VentureCapital funding with government-backed NRW Bank joining previous investors including Quatar Development Bank https://buff.ly/39tdJu7 Munich Egym receives 28 m € #VentureCapital for the production of connected gym equipment. In spring 2020 they had to let go 100 of 450 employees https://buff.ly/2O3hmyP Austria Australian Unicorn Canva buys Vienna-based Kaleido AI. Kaleido offers a service where one can automatically cut the picture of a human out of the background https://buff.ly/3aIohVL Austrian crypto startup "Startup Hero" issuer of the Herocoin gets acquired by international gambling group Novomatic, also from Austria https://buff.ly/3d695nY Switzerland Swiss listed travel portal HolidayCheck raises 47 m Euro by selling new shares https://buff.ly/2Z5td1z Liechtenstein Liechtenstein-based VC MIG gets 340 m € payout from their investment in Mainz-based BioNTech https://buff.ly/3jjsHq3 Companies Fintech and CryptocurrenciesMastercard to open up network to select cryptocurrencies https://buff.ly/3d0AzLM, but not the ones you may thinkMastercard will support cryptocurrencies—but not the ones you think https://buff.ly/3p9MTvDFinleap was once a fintech company builder in #Berlin with 80 employees at peak. Now there are around 20 left to manage existing investments and there may be 20 more work on innovations for corporates in the future https://buff.ly/3u1BrWEHere’s why the former Global Head of Google Payment, former COO of Venmo have backed the €20M Seed round of this fintech https://buff.ly/2M9YoWs Funding News (a very tiny collection, of what we see) Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date here. Berlin-based #traveltech Getyourguide fills war chest with additional 80m € loan, after a convertible of more than 100 mn € last year, looking for targets https://buff.ly/3s8x5LP Autonomous driving startup Recogni, with locations in San Jose and Munich, gets two new investors Bosch and Continental are investing together, this is new for German OEMs https://buff.ly/3k62Q52New VC Funds#Dublin and #London-based #VC firm Frontline has raised its third seed fund of €70m to invest in #B2B #startups across #Europe looking to take on the US. https://buff.ly/3tGEGmmEurazeo gets €340 million in additional commitments to its growth strategy - tech.eu https://buff.ly/2YOrqxOTCV Captial raised 4 bn US$ #VentureCapital fund, aiming for German #startups https://buff.ly/36nPBHw The VC's past investments include Netflix and AirbnbSPACs will be here pretty soon! Lakestar plans to raise 200-300 m Euros for a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to be listed on a German stock exchange https://buff.ly/2MI3w47 - Listing already happened by now ⇒ Frankfurt NewsRocket Internet plans to list a SPAC in New York, with a volume of more than 100 mn Euros https://buff.ly/3a2vT6b Technology SPAC Rocket Internet Growth Opportunities files for a $250 million IPO at #NYSE - backed by #Berlin-based #RocketInternet https://buff.ly/2LGkeRp More exitsKinnevik, once an important and trusted Rocket Internet investor now wants to sell all Zalando shares worth 5,5 bn € (6.6 bn US$) https://buff.ly/2Zt6o89 Shell buys Berlin-based electric car charging firm ubitricity https://buff.ly/3pZWd6A Not a direct exit, but preparing for some: Berlin Brands Group commits $302M to acquire D2C and Amazon merchants – TechCrunch https://buff.ly/3t7hc9o Berlin-based startup Branded raises 123,5 m Euros (150 m US$) to buy up Amazon Shops https://buff.ly/3jyi7LWGerman home appliance company Miele buys majority stake in #Berlin-based Kptncook, in which they have already been an investor. Kptncook offers recipes in their app https://buff.ly/3a57j4F All Other NewsMDAX listed tech company Teamviewer want to grow their revenue in the next two years to 1 bn Euros https://buff.ly/3jCfzwsHome24: Growth slows from +54% in Q3 to +50% in Q4 read more here: https://buff.ly/3tM6upb The 1st Unicorn by #German #investor Carsten Maschmeyer in the USA / Startup "Modern Health" with 1.17 ... https://buff.ly/3dbD6THGermany based HDI insurance (a subsidiary of Hannover Re) wants to invest more in startups - especially #cybersecurity https://buff.ly/2Nzjiyw Zalando interested in buying beauty platform Flaconi to add to their second foray in beauty https://buff.ly/3u5WPdiQuandoo, the #Berlin-based platform for table reservations axes 20% of their workforce https://buff.ly/3pDnrjq Stay ahead of the curveVenture Capital and Private Equity Funds trends for 2021 https://buff.ly/3bdMIKW

This Month in German Startups - February 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main.  Today we are wrapping up February 2021 for you. There is great news in the German startup scene, the much anticipated Auto1 IPO generated two new tech billionaires, Europe's first Tech SPAC lists in Frankfurt, more Wirecard details, we talk about Trade Republic and Gamestop, as well as the billion exit of Berlin-based AdJust.   Follow us on Social MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io   Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ   Affiliated LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Housekeeping - Time to brag Stay safe everyone!  In the meantime you can tune in to our internet radio station, the worlds first 24/7 dedicated to startups and tech companies! https://s2.radio.co/sb16d65602/listen - We will soon be available on many platforms, for now: https://raddio.net/373202-startupradio/ https://radio.streamitter.com/station/startupradio-89HNV   Top NewsWe have two new tech billionairesThe IPO of Auto1 went spectacularly well and skyrocketed on the first day of trading on February 4th, surging 45%. We took a look at the data and realized that this was the first tech IPO in a long time that generated new tech billionaires in Germany. Bloomberg: SoftBank-Backed Auto1 Soars in Debut After $2.2 Billion IPO https://buff.ly/2YLTm5jReuters: UPDATE 2-AUTO1 shares go into top gear in Frankfurt debut https://buff.ly/3pLaOSmRead more in our blogpost here: At recording this Auto1 IPO turns founders into billionaires https://buff.ly/3oY45EA  Related: The story from the side of one of their first investors: How VC fund DN Capital invested in car marketplace Auto1 8 years ago and landed an $8 billion IPO winner 

You are listening to the audio track of a YouTube interview. Find all the interviews at YouTube.com/Startupradio This Month in German Startups - February 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. Today we are wrapping up February 2021 for you. There is great news in the German startup scene, the much anticipated Auto1 IPO generated two new tech billionaires, Europe’s first Tech SPAC lists in Frankfurt, more Wirecard details, we talk about Trade Republic and Gamestop, as well as the billion exit of Berlin-based AdJust. Follow us on Social MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ Affiliated LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Housekeeping - Time to brag Stay safe everyone! In the meantime you can tune in to our internet radio station, the worlds first 24/7 dedicated to startups and tech companies! https://s2.radio.co/sb16d65602/listen - We will soon be available on many platforms, for now: https://raddio.net/373202-startupradio/ https://radio.streamitter.com/station/startupradio-89HNV Top NewsWe have two new tech billionairesThe IPO of Auto1 went spectacularly well and skyrocketed on the first day of trading on February 4th, surging 45%. We took a look at the data and realized that this was the first tech IPO in a long time that generated new tech billionaires in Germany. Bloomberg: SoftBank-Backed Auto1 Soars in Debut After $2.2 Billion IPO https://buff.ly/2YLTm5jReuters: UPDATE 2-AUTO1 shares go into top gear in Frankfurt debut https://buff.ly/3pLaOSmRead more in our blogpost here: At recording this Auto1 IPO turns founders into billionaires https://buff.ly/3oY45EA Related: The story from the side of one of their first investors: How VC fund DN Capital invested in car marketplace Auto1 8 years ago and landed an $8 billion IPO winner https://buff.ly/3abVPMO N26German regulator, stung by past failings, extends oversight of N26 - sources https://buff.ly/2Ymp88F German mobile bank N26 is thinking of making its first acquisition https://buff.ly/3ckRpVq Trade Republic, Reddit and GameStopBerlin-based SolarisBank needed four years to get to 400k customers, but the next 600k came within half a year says their chief commercial officer Jörg Diewald, many of them have to be attributed to Trade Republic https://buff.ly/3oEKLMc Our take on this topic: https://www.startuprad.io/berlin/gamestop-reddit-and-fintech-trade-republic/ Note: There will be a follow-up on yet another blog post from our side, with hearings of Roaring Kitten and profits for hedge funds. We're nothing like Robinhood, says Berlin-based broker Trade Republic | Sifted https://buff.ly/3bAqNOq iCarPorsche's Cayenne Boss Dr. Manfred Harrer (48) is hired by Apple. He was rumored to be one of the best engineers in the company. Is the iCar around the corner? https://buff.ly/36x2SNM Game over for Mapify?Founders of Berlin-based traveltech Mapify “the Instagram of travel" give up "evaluating options." Their current investors include Lakestar and Atlantic Labs https://buff.ly/39BbzZp (We will come back to Lakestar, keep them in mind). AdJust Exit for 1.2 bn US$ (990 m Euro)AppLovin buys Berlin-based mobile marketing company AdJust and pays 1,2 bn US$ https://buff.ly/3pQCm9P according to Deutsche Startups, who published the priceRelated: Apploving said to acquire Berlin-based Adjust in a 1 bn $ deal https://buff.ly/2NVhrV2 Wirecard We keep you updated, just a small selection of news here. Keep in mind there is still an investigative committee ongoing. Deutsche Bank fires supervisory board member Schütz over email correspondence with Wirecard CEO Braun https://buff.ly/3tGjs7QGerman finance oversight BaFin places one employee on leave due to internal investigations in trading in Wirecard shares before the scandal became public https://buff.ly/2YywIgGGermany's highest court ruled that EY auditors have no right to refuse to give evidence, now the parliamentary committee will invite the auditors and EYs CEO for Germany https://buff.ly/3s01zzi The Digital EuroECB keeps working on digital Euro. Italien central banker said the ECB is looking at the digital Euro for their instant payment system "Target Instant Payment Settlement TIPS" as a first step https://buff.ly/3ji4xMJ The Audio Interview You can subscribe to our podcasts here Ecosystem Why we need to start looking at Europe as one tech ecosystem https://buff.ly/3cdZWJU It's IPO time! Here are 30+ European tech companies most likely to go public this year great list by Tech_eu https://buff.ly/39lB3de including German startups Auto1, SUSE, Mister Spex, About You and N26What U.S. Startups Get Wrong About Expanding into Europe https://buff.ly/3rIR5EA Iconiq Capital, the US investment firm backed by Silicon Valley elites like Mark Zuckerberg, is expanding to Europe https://buff.ly/3anUdj4 Hubs Note: The order of news and cities is only due to the time when we discovered the news. HeidelbergAleph Alpha, Heidelberg-based AI startup raises 5.3 m Euros (6.4 m US$) from investors LEA Partners and #Berlin-based 468 Capital https://buff.ly/2YhD0kL Frankfurt Startups in the Area around Frankfurt, called Rhine-Main raised more than 1 bn Euros in 2020 our research shows (1.12 bn US$): https://rhinemainvc.medium.com/looking-back-at-the-corona-year-4a8e8806e4cfLakestar SPAC I: First tech-focused SPAC in Europe successfully launches on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange https://buff.ly/3aGFQXn We talked to one of the founders of Frankfurt-based Iconic Lab, which wants to be the largest crypto asset manager in Europe: https://buff.ly/3dBR94V Münster The founders of beverage delivery startup Flaschenpost just sold their company to German food giant Oetker, now they invest in an HRtech startup from Münster - Echometer, which better enables agile work https://buff.ly/2YfmTUO Tübingen Germany #BioTech #startup Curevac, which listed on NASDAQ in summer 2020 - working on a corona vaccination - is planning to raise additional capital, which could amount to 600 m US$ https://buff.ly/3t1PkDS Düsseldorf Düsseldorf-based SME financing platform Compeon closes 15 m € Series C #VentureCapital funding with government-backed NRW Bank joining previous investors including Quatar Development Bank https://buff.ly/39tdJu7 Munich Egym receives 28 m € #VentureCapital for the production of connected gym equipment. In spring 2020 they had to let go 100 of 450 employees https://buff.ly/2O3hmyP Austria Australian Unicorn Canva buys Vienna-based Kaleido AI. Kaleido offers a service where one can automatically cut the picture of a human out of the background https://buff.ly/3aIohVL Austrian crypto startup "Startup Hero" issuer of the Herocoin gets acquired by international gambling group Novomatic, also from Austria https://buff.ly/3d695nY Switzerland Swiss listed travel portal HolidayCheck raises 47 m Euro by selling new shares https://buff.ly/2Z5td1z Liechtenstein Liechtenstein-based VC MIG gets 340 m € payout from their investment in Mainz-based BioNTech https://buff.ly/3jjsHq3 Companies Fintech and CryptocurrenciesMastercard to open up network to select cryptocurrencies https://buff.ly/3d0AzLM, but not the ones you may thinkMastercard will support cryptocurrencies—but not the ones you think https://buff.ly/3p9MTvDFinleap was once a fintech company builder in #Berlin with 80 employees at peak. Now there are around 20 left to manage existing investments and there may be 20 more work on innovations for corporates in the future https://buff.ly/3u1BrWEHere’s why the former Global Head of Google Payment, former COO of Venmo have backed the €20M Seed round of this fintech https://buff.ly/2M9YoWs Funding News (a very tiny collection, of what we see) Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date here. Berlin-based #traveltech Getyourguide fills war chest with additional 80m € loan, after a convertible of more than 100 mn € last year, looking for targets https://buff.ly/3s8x5LP Autonomous driving startup Recogni, with locations in San Jose and Munich, gets two new investors Bosch and Continental are investing together, this is new for German OEMs https://buff.ly/3k62Q52New VC Funds#Dublin and #London-based #VC firm Frontline has raised its third seed fund of €70m to invest in #B2B #startups across #Europe looking to take on the US. https://buff.ly/3tGEGmmEurazeo gets €340 million in additional commitments to its growth strategy - tech.eu https://buff.ly/2YOrqxOTCV Captial raised 4 bn US$ #VentureCapital fund, aiming for German #startups https://buff.ly/36nPBHw The VC's past investments include Netflix and AirbnbSPACs will be here pretty soon! Lakestar plans to raise 200-300 m Euros for a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to be listed on a German stock exchange https://buff.ly/2MI3w47 - Listing already happened by now ⇒ Frankfurt NewsRocket Internet plans to list a SPAC in New York, with a volume of more than 100 mn Euros https://buff.ly/3a2vT6b Technology SPAC Rocket Internet Growth Opportunities files for a $250 million IPO at #NYSE - backed by #Berlin-based #RocketInternet https://buff.ly/2LGkeRp More exitsKinnevik, once an important and trusted Rocket Internet investor now wants to sell all Zalando shares worth 5,5 bn € (6.6 bn US$) https://buff.ly/2Zt6o89 Shell buys Berlin-based electric car charging firm ubitricity https://buff.ly/3pZWd6A Not a direct exit, but preparing for some: Berlin Brands Group commits $302M to acquire D2C and Amazon merchants – TechCrunch https://buff.ly/3t7hc9o Berlin-based startup Branded raises 123,5 m Euros (150 m US$) to buy up Amazon Shops https://buff.ly/3jyi7LWGerman home appliance company Miele buys majority stake in #Berlin-based Kptncook, in which they have already been an investor. Kptncook offers recipes in their app https://buff.ly/3a57j4F All Other NewsMDAX listed tech company Teamviewer want to grow their revenue in the next two years to 1 bn Euros https://buff.ly/3jCfzwsHome24: Growth slows from +54% in Q3 to +50% in Q4 read more here: https://buff.ly/3tM6upb The 1st Unicorn by #German #investor Carsten Maschmeyer in the USA / Startup "Modern Health" with 1.17 ... https://buff.ly/3dbD6THGermany based HDI insurance (a subsidiary of Hannover Re) wants to invest more in startups - especially #cybersecurity https://buff.ly/2Nzjiyw Zalando interested in buying beauty platform Flaconi to add to their second foray in beauty https://buff.ly/3u5WPdiQuandoo, the #Berlin-based platform for table reservations axes 20% of their workforce https://buff.ly/3pDnrjq Stay ahead of the curveVenture Capital and Private Equity Funds trends for 2021 https://buff.ly/3bdMIKW Folge direkt herunterladen

This Month in German Startups - February 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. Today we are wrapping up February 2021 for you. There is great news in the German startup scene, the much anticipated Auto1 IPO generated two new tech billionaires, Europe’s first Tech SPAC lists in Frankfurt, more Wirecard details, we talk about Trade Republic and Gamestop, as well as the billion exit of Berlin-based AdJust. Follow us on Social MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ Affiliated LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Housekeeping - Time to brag Stay safe everyone! In the meantime you can tune in to our internet radio station, the worlds first 24/7 dedicated to startups and tech companies! https://s2.radio.co/sb16d65602/listen - We will soon be available on many platforms, for now: https://raddio.net/373202-startupradio/ https://radio.streamitter.com/station/startupradio-89HNV Top NewsWe have two new tech billionairesThe IPO of Auto1 went spectacularly well and skyrocketed on the first day of trading on February 4th, surging 45%. We took a look at the data and realized that this was the first tech IPO in a long time that generated new tech billionaires in Germany. Bloomberg: SoftBank-Backed Auto1 Soars in Debut After $2.2 Billion IPO https://buff.ly/2YLTm5jReuters: UPDATE 2-AUTO1 shares go into top gear in Frankfurt debut https://buff.ly/3pLaOSmRead more in our blogpost here: At recording this Auto1 IPO turns founders into billionaires https://buff.ly/3oY45EA Related: The story from the side of one of their first investors: How VC fund DN Capital invested in car marketplace Auto1 8 years ago and landed an $8 billion IPO winner https://buff.ly/3abVPMO N26German regulator, stung by past failings, extends oversight of N26 - sources https://buff.ly/2Ymp88F German mobile bank N26 is thinking of making its first acquisition https://buff.ly/3ckRpVq Trade Republic, Reddit and GameStopBerlin-based SolarisBank needed four years to get to 400k customers, but the next 600k came within half a year says their chief commercial officer Jörg Diewald, many of them have to be attributed to Trade Republic https://buff.ly/3oEKLMc Our take on this topic: https://www.startuprad.io/berlin/gamestop-reddit-and-fintech-trade-republic/ Note: There will be a follow-up on yet another blog post from our side, with hearings of Roaring Kitten and profits for hedge funds. We're nothing like Robinhood, says Berlin-based broker Trade Republic | Sifted https://buff.ly/3bAqNOq iCarPorsche's Cayenne Boss Dr. Manfred Harrer (48) is hired by Apple. He was rumored to be one of the best engineers in the company. Is the iCar around the corner? https://buff.ly/36x2SNM Game over for Mapify?Founders of Berlin-based traveltech Mapify “the Instagram of travel" give up "evaluating options." Their current investors include Lakestar and Atlantic Labs https://buff.ly/39BbzZp (We will come back to Lakestar, keep them in mind). AdJust Exit for 1.2 bn US$ (990 m Euro)AppLovin buys Berlin-based mobile marketing company AdJust and pays 1,2 bn US$ https://buff.ly/3pQCm9P according to Deutsche Startups, who published the priceRelated: Apploving said to acquire Berlin-based Adjust in a 1 bn $ deal https://buff.ly/2NVhrV2 Wirecard We keep you updated, just a small selection of news here. Keep in mind there is still an investigative committee ongoing. Deutsche Bank fires supervisory board member Schütz over email correspondence with Wirecard CEO Braun https://buff.ly/3tGjs7QGerman finance oversight BaFin places one employee on leave due to internal investigations in trading in Wirecard shares before the scandal became public https://buff.ly/2YywIgGGermany's highest court ruled that EY auditors have no right to refuse to give evidence, now the parliamentary committee will invite the auditors and EYs CEO for Germany https://buff.ly/3s01zzi The Digital EuroECB keeps working on digital Euro. Italien central banker said the ECB is looking at the digital Euro for their instant payment system "Target Instant Payment Settlement TIPS" as a first step https://buff.ly/3ji4xMJ The Audio Interview You can subscribe to our podcasts here Ecosystem Why we need to start looking at Europe as one tech ecosystem https://buff.ly/3cdZWJU It's IPO time! Here are 30+ European tech companies most likely to go public this year great list by Tech_eu https://buff.ly/39lB3de including German startups Auto1, SUSE, Mister Spex, About You and N26What U.S. Startups Get Wrong About Expanding into Europe https://buff.ly/3rIR5EA Iconiq Capital, the US investment firm backed by Silicon Valley elites like Mark Zuckerberg, is expanding to Europe https://buff.ly/3anUdj4 Hubs Note: The order of news and cities is only due to the time when we discovered the news. HeidelbergAleph Alpha, Heidelberg-based AI startup raises 5.3 m Euros (6.4 m US$) from investors LEA Partners and #Berlin-based 468 Capital https://buff.ly/2YhD0kL Frankfurt Startups in the Area around Frankfurt, called Rhine-Main raised more than 1 bn Euros in 2020 our research shows (1.12 bn US$): https://rhinemainvc.medium.com/looking-back-at-the-corona-year-4a8e8806e4cfLakestar SPAC I: First tech-focused SPAC in Europe successfully launches on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange https://buff.ly/3aGFQXn We talked to one of the founders of Frankfurt-based Iconic Lab, which wants to be the largest crypto asset manager in Europe: https://buff.ly/3dBR94V Münster The founders of beverage delivery startup Flaschenpost just sold their company to German food giant Oetker, now they invest in an HRtech startup from Münster - Echometer, which better enables agile work https://buff.ly/2YfmTUO Tübingen Germany #BioTech #startup Curevac, which listed on NASDAQ in summer 2020 - working on a corona vaccination - is planning to raise additional capital, which could amount to 600 m US$ https://buff.ly/3t1PkDS Düsseldorf Düsseldorf-based SME financing platform Compeon closes 15 m € Series C #VentureCapital funding with government-backed NRW Bank joining previous investors including Quatar Development Bank https://buff.ly/39tdJu7 Munich Egym receives 28 m € #VentureCapital for the production of connected gym equipment. In spring 2020 they had to let go 100 of 450 employees https://buff.ly/2O3hmyP Austria Australian Unicorn Canva buys Vienna-based Kaleido AI. Kaleido offers a service where one can automatically cut the picture of a human out of the background https://buff.ly/3aIohVL Austrian crypto startup "Startup Hero" issuer of the Herocoin gets acquired by international gambling group Novomatic, also from Austria https://buff.ly/3d695nY Switzerland Swiss listed travel portal HolidayCheck raises 47 m Euro by selling new shares https://buff.ly/2Z5td1z Liechtenstein Liechtenstein-based VC MIG gets 340 m € payout from their investment in Mainz-based BioNTech https://buff.ly/3jjsHq3 Companies Fintech and CryptocurrenciesMastercard to open up network to select cryptocurrencies https://buff.ly/3d0AzLM, but not the ones you may thinkMastercard will support cryptocurrencies—but not the ones you think https://buff.ly/3p9MTvDFinleap was once a fintech company builder in #Berlin with 80 employees at peak. Now there are around 20 left to manage existing investments and there may be 20 more work on innovations for corporates in the future https://buff.ly/3u1BrWEHere’s why the former Global Head of Google Payment, former COO of Venmo have backed the €20M Seed round of this fintech https://buff.ly/2M9YoWs Funding News (a very tiny collection, of what we see) Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date here. Berlin-based #traveltech Getyourguide fills war chest with additional 80m € loan, after a convertible of more than 100 mn € last year, looking for targets https://buff.ly/3s8x5LP Autonomous driving startup Recogni, with locations in San Jose and Munich, gets two new investors Bosch and Continental are investing together, this is new for German OEMs https://buff.ly/3k62Q52New VC Funds#Dublin and #London-based #VC firm Frontline has raised its third seed fund of €70m to invest in #B2B #startups across #Europe looking to take on the US. https://buff.ly/3tGEGmmEurazeo gets €340 million in additional commitments to its growth strategy - tech.eu https://buff.ly/2YOrqxOTCV Captial raised 4 bn US$ #VentureCapital fund, aiming for German #startups https://buff.ly/36nPBHw The VC's past investments include Netflix and AirbnbSPACs will be here pretty soon! Lakestar plans to raise 200-300 m Euros for a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to be listed on a German stock exchange https://buff.ly/2MI3w47 - Listing already happened by now ⇒ Frankfurt NewsRocket Internet plans to list a SPAC in New York, with a volume of more than 100 mn Euros https://buff.ly/3a2vT6b Technology SPAC Rocket Internet Growth Opportunities files for a $250 million IPO at #NYSE - backed by #Berlin-based #RocketInternet https://buff.ly/2LGkeRp More exitsKinnevik, once an important and trusted Rocket Internet investor now wants to sell all Zalando shares worth 5,5 bn € (6.6 bn US$) https://buff.ly/2Zt6o89 Shell buys Berlin-based electric car charging firm ubitricity https://buff.ly/3pZWd6A Not a direct exit, but preparing for some: Berlin Brands Group commits $302M to acquire D2C and Amazon merchants – TechCrunch https://buff.ly/3t7hc9o Berlin-based startup Branded raises 123,5 m Euros (150 m US$) to buy up Amazon Shops https://buff.ly/3jyi7LWGerman home appliance company Miele buys majority stake in #Berlin-based Kptncook, in which they have already been an investor. Kptncook offers recipes in their app https://buff.ly/3a57j4F All Other NewsMDAX listed tech company Teamviewer want to grow their revenue in the next two years to 1 bn Euros https://buff.ly/3jCfzwsHome24: Growth slows from +54% in Q3 to +50% in Q4 read more here: https://buff.ly/3tM6upb The 1st Unicorn by #German #investor Carsten Maschmeyer in the USA / Startup "Modern Health" with 1.17 ... https://buff.ly/3dbD6THGermany based HDI insurance (a subsidiary of Hannover Re) wants to invest more in startups - especially #cybersecurity https://buff.ly/2Nzjiyw Zalando interested in buying beauty platform Flaconi to add to their second foray in beauty https://buff.ly/3u5WPdiQuandoo, the #Berlin-based platform for table reservations axes 20% of their workforce https://buff.ly/3pDnrjq Stay ahead of the curveVenture Capital and Private Equity Funds trends for 2021 https://buff.ly/3bdMIKW

This Month in German Startups - February 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main.  Today we are wrapping up February 2021 for you. There is great news in the German startup scene, the much anticipated Auto1 IPO generated two new tech billionaires, Europe's first Tech SPAC lists in Frankfurt, more Wirecard details, we talk about Trade Republic and Gamestop, as well as the billion exit of Berlin-based AdJust.   Follow us on Social MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io   Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ   Affiliated LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Housekeeping - Time to brag Stay safe everyone!  In the meantime you can tune in to our internet radio station, the worlds first 24/7 dedicated to startups and tech companies! https://s2.radio.co/sb16d65602/listen - We will soon be available on many platforms, for now: https://raddio.net/373202-startupradio/ https://radio.streamitter.com/station/startupradio-89HNV   Top NewsWe have two new tech billionairesThe IPO of Auto1 went spectacularly well and skyrocketed on the first day of trading on February 4th, surging 45%. We took a look at the data and realized that this was the first tech IPO in a long time that generated new tech billionaires in Germany. Bloomberg: SoftBank-Backed Auto1 Soars in Debut After $2.2 Billion IPO https://buff.ly/2YLTm5jReuters: UPDATE 2-AUTO1 shares go into top gear in Frankfurt debut https://buff.ly/3pLaOSmRead more in our blogpost here: At recording this Auto1 IPO turns founders into billionaires https://buff.ly/3oY45EA  Related: The story from the side of one of their first investors: How VC fund DN Capital invested in car marketplace Auto1 8 years ago and landed an $8 billion IPO winner https://buff.ly/3abVPMO   N26German regulator, stung by past failings, extends oversight of N26 - sources https://buff.ly/2Ymp88F German mobile bank N26 is thinking of making its first acquisition https://buff.ly/3ckRpVq   Trade Republic, Reddit and GameStopBerlin-based SolarisBank needed four years to get to 400k customers, but the next 600k came within half a year says their chief commercial officer Jörg Diewald, many of them have to be attributed to Trade Republic https://buff.ly/3oEKLMc Our take on this topic: https://www.startuprad.io/berlin/gamestop-reddit-and-fintech-trade-republic/ Note: There will be a follow-up on yet another blog post from our side, with hearings of Roaring Kitten and profits for hedge funds.  We're nothing like Robinhood, says Berlin-based broker Trade Republic | Sifted https://buff.ly/3bAqNOq  iCarPorsche's Cayenne Boss Dr. Manfred Harrer (48) is hired by Apple. He was rumored to be one of the best engineers in the company. Is the ... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/germanstartupnews/support

This Month in German Startups - February 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. Today we are wrapping up February 2021 for you. There is great news in the German startup scene, the much anticipated Auto1 IPO generated two new tech billionaires, Europe’s first Tech SPAC lists in Frankfurt, more Wirecard details, we talk about Trade Republic and Gamestop, as well as the billion exit of Berlin-based AdJust. Follow us on Social MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ Affiliated LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Housekeeping - Time to brag Stay safe everyone! In the meantime you can tune in to our internet radio station, the worlds first 24/7 dedicated to startups and tech companies! https://s2.radio.co/sb16d65602/listen - We will soon be available on many platforms, for now: https://raddio.net/373202-startupradio/ https://radio.streamitter.com/station/startupradio-89HNV Top NewsWe have two new tech billionairesThe IPO of Auto1 went spectacularly well and skyrocketed on the first day of trading on February 4th, surging 45%. We took a look at the data and realized that this was the first tech IPO in a long time that generated new tech billionaires in Germany. Bloomberg: SoftBank-Backed Auto1 Soars in Debut After $2.2 Billion IPO https://buff.ly/2YLTm5jReuters: UPDATE 2-AUTO1 shares go into top gear in Frankfurt debut https://buff.ly/3pLaOSmRead more in our blogpost here: At recording this Auto1 IPO turns founders into billionaires https://buff.ly/3oY45EA Related: The story from the side of one of their first investors: How VC fund DN Capital invested in car marketplace Auto1 8 years ago and landed an $8 billion IPO winner https://buff.ly/3abVPMO N26German regulator, stung by past failings, extends oversight of N26 - sources https://buff.ly/2Ymp88F German mobile bank N26 is thinking of making its first acquisition https://buff.ly/3ckRpVq Trade Republic, Reddit and GameStopBerlin-based SolarisBank needed four years to get to 400k customers, but the next 600k came within half a year says their chief commercial officer Jörg Diewald, many of them have to be attributed to Trade Republic https://buff.ly/3oEKLMc Our take on this topic: https://www.startuprad.io/berlin/gamestop-reddit-and-fintech-trade-republic/ Note: There will be a follow-up on yet another blog post from our side, with hearings of Roaring Kitten and profits for hedge funds. We're nothing like Robinhood, says Berlin-based broker Trade Republic | Sifted https://buff.ly/3bAqNOq iCarPorsche's Cayenne Boss Dr. Manfred Harrer (48) is hired by Apple. He was rumored to be one of the best engineers in the company. Is the iCar around the corner? https://buff.ly/36x2SNM Game over for Mapify?Founders of Berlin-based traveltech Mapify “the Instagram of travel" give up "evaluating options." Their current investors include Lakestar and Atlantic Labs https://buff.ly/39BbzZp (We will come back to Lakestar, keep them in mind). AdJust Exit for 1.2 bn US$ (990 m Euro)AppLovin buys Berlin-based mobile marketing company AdJust and pays 1,2 bn US$ https://buff.ly/3pQCm9P according to Deutsche Startups, who published the priceRelated: Apploving said to acquire Berlin-based Adjust in a 1 bn $ deal https://buff.ly/2NVhrV2 Wirecard We keep you updated, just a small selection of news here. Keep in mind there is still an investigative committee ongoing. Deutsche Bank fires supervisory board member Schütz over email correspondence with Wirecard CEO Braun https://buff.ly/3tGjs7QGerman finance oversight BaFin places one employee on leave due to internal investigations in trading in Wirecard shares before the scandal became public https://buff.ly/2YywIgGGermany's highest court ruled that EY auditors have no right to refuse to give evidence, now the parliamentary committee will invite the auditors and EYs CEO for Germany https://buff.ly/3s01zzi The Digital EuroECB keeps working on digital Euro. Italien central banker said the ECB is looking at the digital Euro for their instant payment system "Target Instant Payment Settlement TIPS" as a first step https://buff.ly/3ji4xMJ The Audio Interview You can subscribe to our podcasts here Ecosystem Why we need to start looking at Europe as one tech ecosystem https://buff.ly/3cdZWJU It's IPO time! Here are 30+ European tech companies most likely to go public this year great list by Tech_eu https://buff.ly/39lB3de including German startups Auto1, SUSE, Mister Spex, About You and N26What U.S. Startups Get Wrong About Expanding into Europe https://buff.ly/3rIR5EA Iconiq Capital, the US investment firm backed by Silicon Valley elites like Mark Zuckerberg, is expanding to Europe https://buff.ly/3anUdj4 Hubs Note: The order of news and cities is only due to the time when we discovered the news. HeidelbergAleph Alpha, Heidelberg-based AI startup raises 5.3 m Euros (6.4 m US$) from investors LEA Partners and #Berlin-based 468 Capital https://buff.ly/2YhD0kL Frankfurt Startups in the Area around Frankfurt, called Rhine-Main raised more than 1 bn Euros in 2020 our research shows (1.12 bn US$): https://rhinemainvc.medium.com/looking-back-at-the-corona-year-4a8e8806e4cfLakestar SPAC I: First tech-focused SPAC in Europe successfully launches on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange https://buff.ly/3aGFQXn We talked to one of the founders of Frankfurt-based Iconic Lab, which wants to be the largest crypto asset manager in Europe: https://buff.ly/3dBR94V Münster The founders of beverage delivery startup Flaschenpost just sold their company to German food giant Oetker, now they invest in an HRtech startup from Münster - Echometer, which better enables agile work https://buff.ly/2YfmTUO Tübingen Germany #BioTech #startup Curevac, which listed on NASDAQ in summer 2020 - working on a corona vaccination - is planning to raise additional capital, which could amount to 600 m US$ https://buff.ly/3t1PkDS Düsseldorf Düsseldorf-based SME financing platform Compeon closes 15 m € Series C #VentureCapital funding with government-backed NRW Bank joining previous investors including Quatar Development Bank https://buff.ly/39tdJu7 Munich Egym receives 28 m € #VentureCapital for the production of connected gym equipment. In spring 2020 they had to let go 100 of 450 employees https://buff.ly/2O3hmyP Austria Australian Unicorn Canva buys Vienna-based Kaleido AI. Kaleido offers a service where one can automatically cut the picture of a human out of the background https://buff.ly/3aIohVL Austrian crypto startup "Startup Hero" issuer of the Herocoin gets acquired by international gambling group Novomatic, also from Austria https://buff.ly/3d695nY Switzerland Swiss listed travel portal HolidayCheck raises 47 m Euro by selling new shares https://buff.ly/2Z5td1z Liechtenstein Liechtenstein-based VC MIG gets 340 m € payout from their investment in Mainz-based BioNTech https://buff.ly/3jjsHq3 Companies Fintech and CryptocurrenciesMastercard to open up network to select cryptocurrencies https://buff.ly/3d0AzLM, but not the ones you may thinkMastercard will support cryptocurrencies—but not the ones you think https://buff.ly/3p9MTvDFinleap was once a fintech company builder in #Berlin with 80 employees at peak. Now there are around 20 left to manage existing investments and there may be 20 more work on innovations for corporates in the future https://buff.ly/3u1BrWEHere’s why the former Global Head of Google Payment, former COO of Venmo have backed the €20M Seed round of this fintech https://buff.ly/2M9YoWs Funding News (a very tiny collection, of what we see) Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date here. Berlin-based #traveltech Getyourguide fills war chest with additional 80m € loan, after a convertible of more than 100 mn € last year, looking for targets https://buff.ly/3s8x5LP Autonomous driving startup Recogni, with locations in San Jose and Munich, gets two new investors Bosch and Continental are investing together, this is new for German OEMs https://buff.ly/3k62Q52New VC Funds#Dublin and #London-based #VC firm Frontline has raised its third seed fund of €70m to invest in #B2B #startups across #Europe looking to take on the US. https://buff.ly/3tGEGmmEurazeo gets €340 million in additional commitments to its growth strategy - tech.eu https://buff.ly/2YOrqxOTCV Captial raised 4 bn US$ #VentureCapital fund, aiming for German #startups https://buff.ly/36nPBHw The VC's past investments include Netflix and AirbnbSPACs will be here pretty soon! Lakestar plans to raise 200-300 m Euros for a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to be listed on a German stock exchange https://buff.ly/2MI3w47 - Listing already happened by now ⇒ Frankfurt NewsRocket Internet plans to list a SPAC in New York, with a volume of more than 100 mn Euros https://buff.ly/3a2vT6b Technology SPAC Rocket Internet Growth Opportunities files for a $250 million IPO at #NYSE - backed by #Berlin-based #RocketInternet https://buff.ly/2LGkeRp More exitsKinnevik, once an important and trusted Rocket Internet investor now wants to sell all Zalando shares worth 5,5 bn € (6.6 bn US$) https://buff.ly/2Zt6o89 Shell buys Berlin-based electric car charging firm ubitricity https://buff.ly/3pZWd6A Not a direct exit, but preparing for some: Berlin Brands Group commits $302M to acquire D2C and Amazon merchants – TechCrunch https://buff.ly/3t7hc9o Berlin-based startup Branded raises 123,5 m Euros (150 m US$) to buy up Amazon Shops https://buff.ly/3jyi7LWGerman home appliance company Miele buys majority stake in #Berlin-based Kptncook, in which they have already been an investor. Kptncook offers recipes in their app https://buff.ly/3a57j4F All Other NewsMDAX listed tech company Teamviewer want to grow their revenue in the next two years to 1 bn Euros https://buff.ly/3jCfzwsHome24: Growth slows from +54% in Q3 to +50% in Q4 read more here: https://buff.ly/3tM6upb The 1st Unicorn by #German #investor Carsten Maschmeyer in the USA / Startup "Modern Health" with 1.17 ... https://buff.ly/3dbD6THGermany based HDI insurance (a subsidiary of Hannover Re) wants to invest more in startups - especially #cybersecurity https://buff.ly/2Nzjiyw Zalando interested in buying beauty platform Flaconi to add to their second foray in beauty https://buff.ly/3u5WPdiQuandoo, the #Berlin-based platform for table reservations axes 20% of their workforce https://buff.ly/3pDnrjq Stay ahead of the curveVenture Capital and Private Equity Funds trends for 2021 https://buff.ly/3bdMIKW

This Month in German Startups - February 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. Today we are wrapping up February 2021 for you. There is great news in the German startup scene, the much anticipated Auto1 IPO generated two new tech billionaires, Europe’s first Tech SPAC lists in Frankfurt, more Wirecard details, we talk about Trade Republic and Gamestop, as well as the billion exit of Berlin-based AdJust. Follow us on Social MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ Affiliated LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Housekeeping - Time to brag Stay safe everyone! In the meantime you can tune in to our internet radio station, the worlds first 24/7 dedicated to startups and tech companies! https://s2.radio.co/sb16d65602/listen - We will soon be available on many platforms, for now: https://raddio.net/373202-startupradio/ https://radio.streamitter.com/station/startupradio-89HNV Top NewsWe have two new tech billionairesThe IPO of Auto1 went spectacularly well and skyrocketed on the first day of trading on February 4th, surging 45%. We took a look at the data and realized that this was the first tech IPO in a long time that generated new tech billionaires in Germany. Bloomberg: SoftBank-Backed Auto1 Soars in Debut After $2.2 Billion IPO https://buff.ly/2YLTm5jReuters: UPDATE 2-AUTO1 shares go into top gear in Frankfurt debut https://buff.ly/3pLaOSmRead more in our blogpost here: At recording this Auto1 IPO turns founders into billionaires https://buff.ly/3oY45EA Related: The story from the side of one of their first investors: How VC fund DN Capital invested in car marketplace Auto1 8 years ago and landed an $8 billion IPO winner https://buff.ly/3abVPMO N26German regulator, stung by past failings, extends oversight of N26 - sources https://buff.ly/2Ymp88F German mobile bank N26 is thinking of making its first acquisition https://buff.ly/3ckRpVq Trade Republic, Reddit and GameStopBerlin-based SolarisBank needed four years to get to 400k customers, but the next 600k came within half a year says their chief commercial officer Jörg Diewald, many of them have to be attributed to Trade Republic https://buff.ly/3oEKLMc Our take on this topic: https://www.startuprad.io/berlin/gamestop-reddit-and-fintech-trade-republic/ Note: There will be a follow-up on yet another blog post from our side, with hearings of Roaring Kitten and profits for hedge funds. We're nothing like Robinhood, says Berlin-based broker Trade Republic | Sifted https://buff.ly/3bAqNOq iCarPorsche's Cayenne Boss Dr. Manfred Harrer (48) is hired by Apple. He was rumored to be one of the best engineers in the company. Is the iCar around the corner? https://buff.ly/36x2SNM Game over for Mapify?Founders of Berlin-based traveltech Mapify “the Instagram of travel" give up "evaluating options." Their current investors include Lakestar and Atlantic Labs https://buff.ly/39BbzZp (We will come back to Lakestar, keep them in mind). AdJust Exit for 1.2 bn US$ (990 m Euro)AppLovin buys Berlin-based mobile marketing company AdJust and pays 1,2 bn US$ https://buff.ly/3pQCm9P according to Deutsche Startups, who published the priceRelated: Apploving said to acquire Berlin-based Adjust in a 1 bn $ deal https://buff.ly/2NVhrV2 Wirecard We keep you updated, just a small selection of news here. Keep in mind there is still an investigative committee ongoing. Deutsche Bank fires supervisory board member Schütz over email correspondence with Wirecard CEO Braun https://buff.ly/3tGjs7QGerman finance oversight BaFin places one employee on leave due to internal investigations in trading in Wirecard shares before the scandal became public https://buff.ly/2YywIgGGermany's highest court ruled that EY auditors have no right to refuse to give evidence, now the parliamentary committee will invite the auditors and EYs CEO for Germany https://buff.ly/3s01zzi The Digital EuroECB keeps working on digital Euro. Italien central banker said the ECB is looking at the digital Euro for their instant payment system "Target Instant Payment Settlement TIPS" as a first step https://buff.ly/3ji4xMJ The Audio Interview You can subscribe to our podcasts here Ecosystem Why we need to start looking at Europe as one tech ecosystem https://buff.ly/3cdZWJU It's IPO time! Here are 30+ European tech companies most likely to go public this year great list by Tech_eu https://buff.ly/39lB3de including German startups Auto1, SUSE, Mister Spex, About You and N26What U.S. Startups Get Wrong About Expanding into Europe https://buff.ly/3rIR5EA Iconiq Capital, the US investment firm backed by Silicon Valley elites like Mark Zuckerberg, is expanding to Europe https://buff.ly/3anUdj4 Hubs Note: The order of news and cities is only due to the time when we discovered the news. HeidelbergAleph Alpha, Heidelberg-based AI startup raises 5.3 m Euros (6.4 m US$) from investors LEA Partners and #Berlin-based 468 Capital https://buff.ly/2YhD0kL Frankfurt Startups in the Area around Frankfurt, called Rhine-Main raised more than 1 bn Euros in 2020 our research shows (1.12 bn US$): https://rhinemainvc.medium.com/looking-back-at-the-corona-year-4a8e8806e4cfLakestar SPAC I: First tech-focused SPAC in Europe successfully launches on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange https://buff.ly/3aGFQXn We talked to one of the founders of Frankfurt-based Iconic Lab, which wants to be the largest crypto asset manager in Europe: https://buff.ly/3dBR94V Münster The founders of beverage delivery startup Flaschenpost just sold their company to German food giant Oetker, now they invest in an HRtech startup from Münster - Echometer, which better enables agile work https://buff.ly/2YfmTUO Tübingen Germany #BioTech #startup Curevac, which listed on NASDAQ in summer 2020 - working on a corona vaccination - is planning to raise additional capital, which could amount to 600 m US$ https://buff.ly/3t1PkDS Düsseldorf Düsseldorf-based SME financing platform Compeon closes 15 m € Series C #VentureCapital funding with government-backed NRW Bank joining previous investors including Quatar Development Bank https://buff.ly/39tdJu7 Munich Egym receives 28 m € #VentureCapital for the production of connected gym equipment. In spring 2020 they had to let go 100 of 450 employees https://buff.ly/2O3hmyP Austria Australian Unicorn Canva buys Vienna-based Kaleido AI. Kaleido offers a service where one can automatically cut the picture of a human out of the background https://buff.ly/3aIohVL Austrian crypto startup "Startup Hero" issuer of the Herocoin gets acquired by international gambling group Novomatic, also from Austria https://buff.ly/3d695nY Switzerland Swiss listed travel portal HolidayCheck raises 47 m Euro by selling new shares https://buff.ly/2Z5td1z Liechtenstein Liechtenstein-based VC MIG gets 340 m € payout from their investment in Mainz-based BioNTech https://buff.ly/3jjsHq3 Companies Fintech and CryptocurrenciesMastercard to open up network to select cryptocurrencies https://buff.ly/3d0AzLM, but not the ones you may thinkMastercard will support cryptocurrencies—but not the ones you think https://buff.ly/3p9MTvDFinleap was once a fintech company builder in #Berlin with 80 employees at peak. Now there are around 20 left to manage existing investments and there may be 20 more work on innovations for corporates in the future https://buff.ly/3u1BrWEHere’s why the former Global Head of Google Payment, former COO of Venmo have backed the €20M Seed round of this fintech https://buff.ly/2M9YoWs Funding News (a very tiny collection, of what we see) Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date here. Berlin-based #traveltech Getyourguide fills war chest with additional 80m € loan, after a convertible of more than 100 mn € last year, looking for targets https://buff.ly/3s8x5LP Autonomous driving startup Recogni, with locations in San Jose and Munich, gets two new investors Bosch and Continental are investing together, this is new for German OEMs https://buff.ly/3k62Q52New VC Funds#Dublin and #London-based #VC firm Frontline has raised its third seed fund of €70m to invest in #B2B #startups across #Europe looking to take on the US. https://buff.ly/3tGEGmmEurazeo gets €340 million in additional commitments to its growth strategy - tech.eu https://buff.ly/2YOrqxOTCV Captial raised 4 bn US$ #VentureCapital fund, aiming for German #startups https://buff.ly/36nPBHw The VC's past investments include Netflix and AirbnbSPACs will be here pretty soon! Lakestar plans to raise 200-300 m Euros for a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to be listed on a German stock exchange https://buff.ly/2MI3w47 - Listing already happened by now ⇒ Frankfurt NewsRocket Internet plans to list a SPAC in New York, with a volume of more than 100 mn Euros https://buff.ly/3a2vT6b Technology SPAC Rocket Internet Growth Opportunities files for a $250 million IPO at #NYSE - backed by #Berlin-based #RocketInternet https://buff.ly/2LGkeRp More exitsKinnevik, once an important and trusted Rocket Internet investor now wants to sell all Zalando shares worth 5,5 bn € (6.6 bn US$) https://buff.ly/2Zt6o89 Shell buys Berlin-based electric car charging firm ubitricity https://buff.ly/3pZWd6A Not a direct exit, but preparing for some: Berlin Brands Group commits $302M to acquire D2C and Amazon merchants – TechCrunch https://buff.ly/3t7hc9o Berlin-based startup Branded raises 123,5 m Euros (150 m US$) to buy up Amazon Shops https://buff.ly/3jyi7LWGerman home appliance company Miele buys majority stake in #Berlin-based Kptncook, in which they have already been an investor. Kptncook offers recipes in their app https://buff.ly/3a57j4F All Other NewsMDAX listed tech company Teamviewer want to grow their revenue in the next two years to 1 bn Euros https://buff.ly/3jCfzwsHome24: Growth slows from +54% in Q3 to +50% in Q4 read more here: https://buff.ly/3tM6upb The 1st Unicorn by #German #investor Carsten Maschmeyer in the USA / Startup "Modern Health" with 1.17 ... https://buff.ly/3dbD6THGermany based HDI insurance (a subsidiary of Hannover Re) wants to invest more in startups - especially #cybersecurity https://buff.ly/2Nzjiyw Zalando interested in buying beauty platform Flaconi to add to their second foray in beauty https://buff.ly/3u5WPdiQuandoo, the #Berlin-based platform for table reservations axes 20% of their workforce https://buff.ly/3pDnrjq Stay ahead of the curveVenture Capital and Private Equity Funds trends for 2021 https://buff.ly/3bdMIKW

This Month in German Startups - February 2021Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City and me Joe, from Frankfurt am Main. Today we are wrapping up February 2021 for you. There is great news in the German startup scene, the much anticipated Auto1 IPO generated two new tech billionaires, Europe’s first Tech SPAC lists in Frankfurt, more Wirecard details, we talk about Trade Republic and Gamestop, as well as the billion exit of Berlin-based AdJust. Follow us on Social MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ Affiliated LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Housekeeping - Time to brag Stay safe everyone! In the meantime you can tune in to our internet radio station, the worlds first 24/7 dedicated to startups and tech companies! https://s2.radio.co/sb16d65602/listen - We will soon be available on many platforms, for now: https://raddio.net/373202-startupradio/ https://radio.streamitter.com/station/startupradio-89HNV Top NewsWe have two new tech billionairesThe IPO of Auto1 went spectacularly well and skyrocketed on the first day of trading on February 4th, surging 45%. We took a look at the data and realized that this was the first tech IPO in a long time that generated new tech billionaires in Germany. Bloomberg: SoftBank-Backed Auto1 Soars in Debut After $2.2 Billion IPO https://buff.ly/2YLTm5jReuters: UPDATE 2-AUTO1 shares go into top gear in Frankfurt debut https://buff.ly/3pLaOSmRead more in our blogpost here: At recording this Auto1 IPO turns founders into billionaires https://buff.ly/3oY45EA Related: The story from the side of one of their first investors: How VC fund DN Capital invested in car marketplace Auto1 8 years ago and landed an $8 billion IPO winner https://buff.ly/3abVPMO N26German regulator, stung by past failings, extends oversight of N26 - sources https://buff.ly/2Ymp88F German mobile bank N26 is thinking of making its first acquisition https://buff.ly/3ckRpVq Trade Republic, Reddit and GameStopBerlin-based SolarisBank needed four years to get to 400k customers, but the next 600k came within half a year says their chief commercial officer Jörg Diewald, many of them have to be attributed to Trade Republic https://buff.ly/3oEKLMc Our take on this topic: https://www.startuprad.io/berlin/gamestop-reddit-and-fintech-trade-republic/ Note: There will be a follow-up on yet another blog post from our side, with hearings of Roaring Kitten and profits for hedge funds. We're nothing like Robinhood, says Berlin-based broker Trade Republic | Sifted https://buff.ly/3bAqNOq iCarPorsche's Cayenne Boss Dr. Manfred Harrer (48) is hired by Apple. He was rumored to be one of the best engineers in the company. Is the iCar around the corner? https://buff.ly/36x2SNM Game over for Mapify?Founders of Berlin-based traveltech Mapify “the Instagram of travel" give up "evaluating options." Their current investors include Lakestar and Atlantic Labs https://buff.ly/39BbzZp (We will come back to Lakestar, keep them in mind). AdJust Exit for 1.2 bn US$ (990 m Euro)AppLovin buys Berlin-based mobile marketing company AdJust and pays 1,2 bn US$ https://buff.ly/3pQCm9P according to Deutsche Startups, who published the priceRelated: Apploving said to acquire Berlin-based Adjust in a 1 bn $ deal https://buff.ly/2NVhrV2 Wirecard We keep you updated, just a small selection of news here. Keep in mind there is still an investigative committee ongoing. Deutsche Bank fires supervisory board member Schütz over email correspondence with Wirecard CEO Braun https://buff.ly/3tGjs7QGerman finance oversight BaFin places one employee on leave due to internal investigations in trading in Wirecard shares before the scandal became public https://buff.ly/2YywIgGGermany's highest court ruled that EY auditors have no right to refuse to give evidence, now the parliamentary committee will invite the auditors and EYs CEO for Germany https://buff.ly/3s01zzi The Digital EuroECB keeps working on digital Euro. Italien central banker said the ECB is looking at the digital Euro for their instant payment system "Target Instant Payment Settlement TIPS" as a first step https://buff.ly/3ji4xMJ The Audio Interview You can subscribe to our podcasts here Ecosystem Why we need to start looking at Europe as one tech ecosystem https://buff.ly/3cdZWJU It's IPO time! Here are 30+ European tech companies most likely to go public this year great list by Tech_eu https://buff.ly/39lB3de including German startups Auto1, SUSE, Mister Spex, About You and N26What U.S. Startups Get Wrong About Expanding into Europe https://buff.ly/3rIR5EA Iconiq Capital, the US investment firm backed by Silicon Valley elites like Mark Zuckerberg, is expanding to Europe https://buff.ly/3anUdj4 Hubs Note: The order of news and cities is only due to the time when we discovered the news. HeidelbergAleph Alpha, Heidelberg-based AI startup raises 5.3 m Euros (6.4 m US$) from investors LEA Partners and #Berlin-based 468 Capital https://buff.ly/2YhD0kL Frankfurt Startups in the Area around Frankfurt, called Rhine-Main raised more than 1 bn Euros in 2020 our research shows (1.12 bn US$): https://rhinemainvc.medium.com/looking-back-at-the-corona-year-4a8e8806e4cfLakestar SPAC I: First tech-focused SPAC in Europe successfully launches on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange https://buff.ly/3aGFQXn We talked to one of the founders of Frankfurt-based Iconic Lab, which wants to be the largest crypto asset manager in Europe: https://buff.ly/3dBR94V Münster The founders of beverage delivery startup Flaschenpost just sold their company to German food giant Oetker, now they invest in an HRtech startup from Münster - Echometer, which better enables agile work https://buff.ly/2YfmTUO Tübingen Germany #BioTech #startup Curevac, which listed on NASDAQ in summer 2020 - working on a corona vaccination - is planning to raise additional capital, which could amount to 600 m US$ https://buff.ly/3t1PkDS Düsseldorf Düsseldorf-based SME financing platform Compeon closes 15 m € Series C #VentureCapital funding with government-backed NRW Bank joining previous investors including Quatar Development Bank https://buff.ly/39tdJu7 Munich Egym receives 28 m € #VentureCapital for the production of connected gym equipment. In spring 2020 they had to let go 100 of 450 employees https://buff.ly/2O3hmyP Austria Australian Unicorn Canva buys Vienna-based Kaleido AI. Kaleido offers a service where one can automatically cut the picture of a human out of the background https://buff.ly/3aIohVL Austrian crypto startup "Startup Hero" issuer of the Herocoin gets acquired by international gambling group Novomatic, also from Austria https://buff.ly/3d695nY Switzerland Swiss listed travel portal HolidayCheck raises 47 m Euro by selling new shares https://buff.ly/2Z5td1z Liechtenstein Liechtenstein-based VC MIG gets 340 m € payout from their investment in Mainz-based BioNTech https://buff.ly/3jjsHq3 Companies Fintech and CryptocurrenciesMastercard to open up network to select cryptocurrencies https://buff.ly/3d0AzLM, but not the ones you may thinkMastercard will support cryptocurrencies—but not the ones you think https://buff.ly/3p9MTvDFinleap was once a fintech company builder in #Berlin with 80 employees at peak. Now there are around 20 left to manage existing investments and there may be 20 more work on innovations for corporates in the future https://buff.ly/3u1BrWEHere’s why the former Global Head of Google Payment, former COO of Venmo have backed the €20M Seed round of this fintech https://buff.ly/2M9YoWs Funding News (a very tiny collection, of what we see) Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date here. Berlin-based #traveltech Getyourguide fills war chest with additional 80m € loan, after a convertible of more than 100 mn € last year, looking for targets https://buff.ly/3s8x5LP Autonomous driving startup Recogni, with locations in San Jose and Munich, gets two new investors Bosch and Continental are investing together, this is new for German OEMs https://buff.ly/3k62Q52New VC Funds#Dublin and #London-based #VC firm Frontline has raised its third seed fund of €70m to invest in #B2B #startups across #Europe looking to take on the US. https://buff.ly/3tGEGmmEurazeo gets €340 million in additional commitments to its growth strategy - tech.eu https://buff.ly/2YOrqxOTCV Captial raised 4 bn US$ #VentureCapital fund, aiming for German #startups https://buff.ly/36nPBHw The VC's past investments include Netflix and AirbnbSPACs will be here pretty soon! Lakestar plans to raise 200-300 m Euros for a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to be listed on a German stock exchange https://buff.ly/2MI3w47 - Listing already happened by now ⇒ Frankfurt NewsRocket Internet plans to list a SPAC in New York, with a volume of more than 100 mn Euros https://buff.ly/3a2vT6b Technology SPAC Rocket Internet Growth Opportunities files for a $250 million IPO at #NYSE - backed by #Berlin-based #RocketInternet https://buff.ly/2LGkeRp More exitsKinnevik, once an important and trusted Rocket Internet investor now wants to sell all Zalando shares worth 5,5 bn € (6.6 bn US$) https://buff.ly/2Zt6o89 Shell buys Berlin-based electric car charging firm ubitricity https://buff.ly/3pZWd6A Not a direct exit, but preparing for some: Berlin Brands Group commits $302M to acquire D2C and Amazon merchants – TechCrunch https://buff.ly/3t7hc9o Berlin-based startup Branded raises 123,5 m Euros (150 m US$) to buy up Amazon Shops https://buff.ly/3jyi7LWGerman home appliance company Miele buys majority stake in #Berlin-based Kptncook, in which they have already been an investor. Kptncook offers recipes in their app https://buff.ly/3a57j4F All Other NewsMDAX listed tech company Teamviewer want to grow their revenue in the next two years to 1 bn Euros https://buff.ly/3jCfzwsHome24: Growth slows from +54% in Q3 to +50% in Q4 read more here: https://buff.ly/3tM6upb The 1st Unicorn by #German #investor Carsten Maschmeyer in the USA / Startup "Modern Health" with 1.17 ... https://buff.ly/3dbD6THGermany based HDI insurance (a subsidiary of Hannover Re) wants to invest more in startups - especially #cybersecurity https://buff.ly/2Nzjiyw Zalando interested in buying beauty platform Flaconi to add to their second foray in beauty https://buff.ly/3u5WPdiQuandoo, the #Berlin-based platform for table reservations axes 20% of their workforce https://buff.ly/3pDnrjq Stay ahead of the curveVenture Capital and Private Equity Funds trends for 2021 https://buff.ly/3bdMIKW

Amazing Blocks can tokenize Any Asset LegallyMedia PartnershipThis podcast is in media partnership with crypto assets conference, an event taking place each year in spring and autumn in Frankfurt, organized by the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and their Blockchain Center. You can learn more about the conference here: https://www.crypto-assets-conference.de/ You can learn more about Philipp Sandner, head of the Blockchain Center in our interview with him here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/the-german-bill-to-permit-crypto-securities/ The asset can be located anywhere, as long as it is legally owned by the SPV. Nicolas Weber, Amazing Blocks The Interview PartnerWe talk to Nicolas Weber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas97weber/), in charge of business development Germany for Amazing Blocks (https://my.amazingblocks.io/). Blockchain has the ability to disrupt every aspect of business. Nicolas Weber, Amazing Blocks Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Liechtenstein implemented the Token Act as a complete new law, other than for examples Switzerland, which is currently looking at adding to existing laws. Nicolas Weber, Amazing Blocks Find all the links and show notes on our blog here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/amazing-blocks-can-tokenize-any-asset-legally/ Folge direkt herunterladen

Amazing Blocks can tokenize Any Asset LegallyMedia PartnershipThis podcast is in media partnership with crypto assets conference, an event taking place each year in spring and autumn in Frankfurt, organized by the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and their Blockchain Center. You can learn more about the conference here: https://www.crypto-assets-conference.de/ You can learn more about Philipp Sandner, head of the Blockchain Center in our interview with him here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/the-german-bill-to-permit-crypto-securities/ The asset can be located anywhere, as long as it is legally owned by the SPV. Nicolas Weber, Amazing Blocks The Interview PartnerWe talk to Nicolas Weber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas97weber/), in charge of business development Germany for Amazing Blocks (https://my.amazingblocks.io/). Blockchain has the ability to disrupt every aspect of business. Nicolas Weber, Amazing Blocks Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Liechtenstein implemented the Token Act as a complete new law, other than for examples Switzerland, which is currently looking at adding to existing laws. Nicolas Weber, Amazing Blocks Find all the links and show notes on our blog here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/amazing-blocks-can-tokenize-any-asset-legally/

Amazing Blocks can tokenize Any Asset LegallyMedia PartnershipThis podcast is in media partnership with crypto assets conference, an event taking place each year in spring and autumn in Frankfurt, organized by the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and their Blockchain Center. You can learn more about the conference here: https://www.crypto-assets-conference.de/ You can learn more about Philipp Sandner, head of the Blockchain Center in our interview with him here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/the-german-bill-to-permit-crypto-securities/ The asset can be located anywhere, as long as it is legally owned by the SPV. Nicolas Weber, Amazing Blocks The Interview PartnerWe talk to Nicolas Weber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas97weber/), in charge of business development Germany for Amazing Blocks (https://my.amazingblocks.io/). Blockchain has the ability to disrupt every aspect of business. Nicolas Weber, Amazing Blocks Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Liechtenstein implemented the Token Act as a complete new law, other than for examples Switzerland, which is currently looking at adding to existing laws. Nicolas Weber, Amazing Blocks Find all the links and show notes on our blog here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/amazing-blocks-can-tokenize-any-asset-legally/

Learn from Maria – Investor in several of Germany’s renowned startupsNormally you want to invest in people who you already know. Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The EnablerThis interview is part of our series of startups and investors in the startup scene in the state of Hessen. The whole series is sponsored by Hessen Trade and Invest, you can learn more about our enabler here: www.invest-in-hessen.com Startup investment is a very risky business Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The InvestorIn this interview we talk to Maria Pennanen, she is known to our established audience as co-founder of Accelerator Frankfurt, but she is also a Business Angel with more than 10 direct investments. Directly and indirectly, she is or was invested in many renowned startups like Solarisbank, Clark, Bankify, Savedo or Finance Ads. You can learn more about Maria here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pennanenmariaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariapennanen/Accelerator Frankfurt: https://www.acceleratorfrankfurt.com/Mindclip: https://www.mindclip.com/ The best thing to start is joining a business angel organization Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The AuthorMaria is also the author of the book “how to f*ck up your startup” in which she helps entrepreneurs to learn from failures. You can find the eBook here https://amzn.to/3oa2Stw Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYnIt is very rare that you invest in an idea from people you just met, especially in seed. Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor Find all information and an automated transcript here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/learn-from-maria-investor-in-several-of-germanys-renowned-startups/

Learn from Maria – Investor in several of Germany’s renowned startupsNormally you want to invest in people who you already know. Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The EnablerThis interview is part of our series of startups and investors in the startup scene in the state of Hessen. The whole series is sponsored by Hessen Trade and Invest, you can learn more about our enabler here: www.invest-in-hessen.com Startup investment is a very risky business Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The InvestorIn this interview we talk to Maria Pennanen, she is known to our established audience as co-founder of Accelerator Frankfurt, but she is also a Business Angel with more than 10 direct investments. Directly and indirectly, she is or was invested in many renowned startups like Solarisbank, Clark, Bankify, Savedo or Finance Ads. You can learn more about Maria here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pennanenmariaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariapennanen/Accelerator Frankfurt: https://www.acceleratorfrankfurt.com/Mindclip: https://www.mindclip.com/ The best thing to start is joining a business angel organization Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The AuthorMaria is also the author of the book “how to f*ck up your startup” in which she helps entrepreneurs to learn from failures. You can find the eBook here https://amzn.to/3oa2Stw Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYnIt is very rare that you invest in an idea from people you just met, especially in seed. Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor Find all information and an automated transcript here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/learn-from-maria-investor-in-several-of-germanys-renowned-startups/

Learn from Maria – Investor in several of Germany’s renowned startupsNormally you want to invest in people who you already know. Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The EnablerThis interview is part of our series of startups and investors in the startup scene in the state of Hessen. The whole series is sponsored by Hessen Trade and Invest, you can learn more about our enabler here: www.invest-in-hessen.com Startup investment is a very risky business Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The InvestorIn this interview we talk to Maria Pennanen, she is known to our established audience as co-founder of Accelerator Frankfurt, but she is also a Business Angel with more than 10 direct investments. Directly and indirectly, she is or was invested in many renowned startups like Solarisbank, Clark, Bankify, Savedo or Finance Ads. You can learn more about Maria here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pennanenmariaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariapennanen/Accelerator Frankfurt: https://www.acceleratorfrankfurt.com/Mindclip: https://www.mindclip.com/ The best thing to start is joining a business angel organization Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor The AuthorMaria is also the author of the book “how to f*ck up your startup” in which she helps entrepreneurs to learn from failures. You can find the eBook here https://amzn.to/3oa2Stw Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYnIt is very rare that you invest in an idea from people you just met, especially in seed. Maria Pennanen, Startup Investor Find all information and an automated transcript here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/learn-from-maria-investor-in-several-of-germanys-renowned-startups/ Folge direkt herunterladen

This Month in German Startups - November 2020 Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. Today we are wrapping up November 2020 for you with an update on German startups working on corona vaccines, Flixbus, Finleap, Rocket Internet’s ongoing delisting, and a potential digital Euro Enabler This recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more about our enabler here: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/ Find all options to subscribe here: Tech Startups Germany by Startuprad.io - Audio PodcastiTunes https://apple.co/2Z17bflSpotify https://spoti.fi/3kCcgoB Housekeeping - Time to brag We have only one thing to say: Stay safe everybody! Be grateful for what you have! Affiliated Links Why not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. · Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlB · Recommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKe · Recommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhw · Recommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQ · Recommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06 · Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Show Notes, Links and more reading https://www.startuprad.io/blog/this-month-in-german-startups-november-2020/

This Month in German Startups - November 2020  Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City.  Today we are wrapping up November 2020 for you with an update on German startups working on corona vaccines, Flixbus, Finleap, Rocket Internet's ongoing delisting, and a potential digital Euro   Enabler This recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more about our enabler here: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/   Find all options to subscribe here:  Tech Startups Germany by Startuprad.io - Audio PodcastiTunes https://apple.co/2Z17bflSpotify https://spoti.fi/3kCcgoB   Housekeeping - Time to brag  We have only one thing to say: Stay safe everybody! Be grateful for what you have!  Affiliated Links Why not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. ·        Recommended by: Bill Gates  “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlB ·        Recommended by: Jeff Bezos  “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKe ·        Recommended by: Elon Musk  “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhw ·        Recommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQ ·        Recommended by: Warren Buffet  “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06 ·        Recommended by: Tim Cook  “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Show Notes, Links and more reading https://www.startuprad.io/blog/this-month-in-german-startups-november-2020/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deeptechgermany/message This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Feedback We are always looking for ways to make the show better. Please take this opportunity and share your feedback with us! We would love to hear from YOU!!! https://forms.gle/mLV6mVKwGwKuut8BA

This Month in German Startups - November 2020 Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. Today we are wrapping up November 2020 for you with an update on German startups working on corona vaccines, Flixbus, Finleap, Rocket Internet’s ongoing delisting, and a potential digital Euro Enabler This recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more about our enabler here: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/ Find all options to subscribe here: Tech Startups Germany by Startuprad.io - Audio PodcastiTunes https://apple.co/2Z17bflSpotify https://spoti.fi/3kCcgoB Housekeeping - Time to brag We have only one thing to say: Stay safe everybody! Be grateful for what you have! Affiliated Links Why not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to sharing their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. · Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlB · Recommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKe · Recommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhw · Recommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQ · Recommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06 · Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Show Notes, Links and more reading https://www.startuprad.io/blog/this-month-in-german-startups-november-2020/

This Month in German Startups - November 2020 Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. Today we are wrapping up November 2020 for you with an update on German startups working on corona vaccines, Flixbus, Finleap, Rocket Internet’s ongoing delisting, and a potential digital Euro Enabler This recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more about our enabler here: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/ Find all options to subscribe here: Tech Startups Germany by Startuprad.io - Audio PodcastiTunes https://apple.co/2Z17bflSpotify https://spoti.fi/3kCcgoB Housekeeping - Time to brag We have only one thing to say: Stay safe everybody! Be grateful for what you have! Affiliated Links Why not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. · Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlB · Recommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKe · Recommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhw · Recommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQ · Recommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06 · Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Show Notes, Links and more reading https://www.startuprad.io/blog/this-month-in-german-startups-november-2020/

This Month in German Startups - November 2020 Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. Today we are wrapping up November 2020 for you with an update on German startups working on corona vaccines, Flixbus, Finleap, Rocket Internet’s ongoing delisting, and a potential digital Euro Enabler This recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more about our enabler here: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/ Find all options to subscribe here: Tech Startups Germany by Startuprad.io - Audio PodcastiTunes https://apple.co/2Z17bflSpotify https://spoti.fi/3kCcgoB Housekeeping - Time to brag We have only one thing to say: Stay safe everybody! Be grateful for what you have! Affiliated Links Why not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. · Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlB · Recommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKe · Recommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhw · Recommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQ · Recommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06 · Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Show Notes, Links and more reading https://www.startuprad.io/blog/this-month-in-german-startups-november-2020/

This Month in German Startups - November 2020  Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City.  Today we are wrapping up November 2020 for you with an update on German startups working on corona vaccines, Flixbus, Finleap, Rocket Internet's ongoing delisting, and a potential digital Euro   Enabler This recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more about our enabler here: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/   Find all options to subscribe here:  Tech Startups Germany by Startuprad.io - Audio PodcastiTunes https://apple.co/2Z17bflSpotify https://spoti.fi/3kCcgoB   Housekeeping - Time to brag  We have only one thing to say: Stay safe everybody! Be grateful for what you have!  Affiliated Links Why not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. ·        Recommended by: Bill Gates  “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlB ·        Recommended by: Jeff Bezos  “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKe ·        Recommended by: Elon Musk  “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhw ·        Recommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQ ·        Recommended by: Warren Buffet  “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06 ·        Recommended by: Tim Cook  “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Show Notes, Links and more reading https://www.startuprad.io/blog/this-month-in-german-startups-november-2020/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/germanstartupnews/support

This Month in German Startups - November 2020 Welcome to This Month in German Startups by Startuprad.io - in a transatlantic news recording with Chris in New York City. Today we are wrapping up November 2020 for you with an update on German startups working on corona vaccines, Flixbus, Finleap, Rocket Internet’s ongoing delisting, and a potential digital Euro Enabler This recording was made possible by (Hessen Trade and Invest). Learn more about our enabler here: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/ Find all options to subscribe here: Tech Startups Germany by Startuprad.io - Audio PodcastiTunes https://apple.co/2Z17bflSpotify https://spoti.fi/3kCcgoB Housekeeping - Time to brag We have only one thing to say: Stay safe everybody! Be grateful for what you have! Affiliated Links Why not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to share their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. · Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlB · Recommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKe · Recommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhw · Recommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQ · Recommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06 · Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Show Notes, Links and more reading https://www.startuprad.io/blog/this-month-in-german-startups-november-2020/ Folge direkt herunterladen

Artificial Connect uses AI to generate automated local event announcementsIn Hannover [a city of 790.000] there are 40.000 to 60.000 events in a normal year. The problem of the publishers was to first generate all the event information and second to write articles about them. Felix Rolf, CEO Artificial Connect Media PartnershipThis interview is in media partnership with the CONTENTshif accelerator program (https://www.contentshift.de/en/accelerator/programme/for-startups/), which we follow since its inception. CONTENTshift is the accelerator program of the German Book Publishers and Printers Association. Below you will find more interviews from past batches. We used to record the interviews directly at Frankfurt Book Fair, but since it is canceled this year due to Corona, we resorted to remote only interviews. At the time of the recording, we did not know who won the final award. The winner of this year’s batch is SciFlow (https://www.contentshift.de/en/contentshift/news/congratulations-to-sciflow/). We will publish the exclusive interview with them as the last of our series this year. The FounderIn this interview, we are talking to Felix Rolf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-rolf-526a4894/) the founder and CEO of Artificial Connect (https://www.artificial-connect.com/), an AI startup located in the beautiful city of Hannover. Felix originally started with an advertising conglomerate with roots in newspaper publishing, where he got to work in several departments. He enjoyed his time in digitalization projects, especially in data science. During his time there he worked at the intersection of data science and sales. I participated in a boot camp for three months to learn about the statistical tools needed for data science. Felix Rolf, CEO Artificial Connect PatreonLearn about our interviews hours before they are released, help in the selection of the startups we interview or even suggest startups to be interviewed, by becoming a Patron: https://buff.ly/32bZ4zW DueDashIf you don’t like Patreon, there is DueDash. DueDash is a Social Network, for startups and investors. We have a group of supporters there as well. You can join the group there: https://buff.ly/2R90PYp Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to sharing their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Find all links and show notes here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/podcast-artificial-connect-uses-ai-to-generate-automated-local-event-announcements/

Artificial Connect uses AI to generate automated local event announcementsIn Hannover [a city of 790.000] there are 40.000 to 60.000 events in a normal year. The problem of the publishers was to first generate all the event information and second to write articles about them. Felix Rolf, CEO Artificial Connect Media PartnershipThis interview is in media partnership with the CONTENTshif accelerator program (https://www.contentshift.de/en/accelerator/programme/for-startups/), which we follow since its inception. CONTENTshift is the accelerator program of the German Book Publishers and Printers Association. Below you will find more interviews from past batches. We used to record the interviews directly at Frankfurt Book Fair, but since it is canceled this year due to Corona, we resorted to remote only interviews. At the time of the recording, we did not know who won the final award. The winner of this year’s batch is SciFlow (https://www.contentshift.de/en/contentshift/news/congratulations-to-sciflow/). We will publish the exclusive interview with them as the last of our series this year. The FounderIn this interview, we are talking to Felix Rolf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-rolf-526a4894/) the founder and CEO of Artificial Connect (https://www.artificial-connect.com/), an AI startup located in the beautiful city of Hannover. Felix originally started with an advertising conglomerate with roots in newspaper publishing, where he got to work in several departments. He enjoyed his time in digitalization projects, especially in data science. During his time there he worked at the intersection of data science and sales. I participated in a boot camp for three months to learn about the statistical tools needed for data science. Felix Rolf, CEO Artificial Connect Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to sharing their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Find all links and show notes here: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/podcast-artificial-connect-uses-ai-to-generate-automated-local-event-announcements/ Folge direkt herunterladen

Artificial Connect uses AI to generate automated local event announcementsIn Hannover [a city of 790.000] there are 40.000 to 60.000 events in a normal year. The problem of the publishers was to first generate all the event information and second to write articles about them. Felix Rolf, CEO Artificial Connect   Media PartnershipThis interview is in media partnership with the CONTENTshif accelerator program (https://www.contentshift.de/en/accelerator/programme/for-startups/), which we follow since its inception. CONTENTshift is the accelerator program of the German Book Publishers and Printers Association. Below you will find more interviews from past batches. We used to record the interviews directly at Frankfurt Book Fair, but since it is canceled this year due to Corona, we resorted to remote only interviews. At the time of the recording, we did not know who won the final award. The winner of this year's batch is SciFlow (https://www.contentshift.de/en/contentshift/news/congratulations-to-sciflow/). We will publish the exclusive interview with them as the last of our series this year. The FounderIn this interview, we are talking to Felix Rolf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-rolf-526a4894/) the founder and CEO of Artificial Connect (https://www.artificial-connect.com/), an AI startup located in the beautiful city of Hannover. Felix originally started with an advertising conglomerate with roots in newspaper publishing, where he got to work in several departments. He enjoyed his time in digitalization projects, especially in data science. During his time there he worked at the intersection of data science and sales. I participated in a boot camp for three months to learn about the statistical tools needed for data science. Felix Rolf, CEO Artificial Connect PatreonLearn about our interviews hours before they are released, help in the selection of the startups we interview or even suggest startups to be interviewed, by becoming a Patron: https://buff.ly/32bZ4zW DueDashIf you don't like Patreon, there is DueDash. DueDash is a Social Network, for startups and investors. We have a group of supporters there as well. You can join the group there:  https://buff.ly/2R90PYp Affiliate LinksWhy not learn from entrepreneurs and executives who are open to sharing their favorite books. We skimmed through some recommendations and that is what we found. Recommended by: Bill Gates “Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker” https://amzn.to/2XAENlBRecommended by: Jeff Bezos “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras” https://amzn.to/2RGKGKeRecommended by: Elon Musk “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel” https://amzn.to/2REbHhwRecommended by: Tony Hsieh “Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan” https://amzn.to/34KgraQRecommended by: Warren Buffet “Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street by John Brooks” https://amzn.to/2K92z06Recommended by: Tim Cook “Competing Against Time by George Stalk and Thomas Hout” https://amzn.to/3cjMMYn Find all links and show notes here: 

In this episode, Tricia and Rob talk about daily life as experienced within the concept of tribes, as explained in the writing of author Dave Logan in his book, Tribal Leadership. We tend to associate ourselves into tribes based on the decisions we make: the cars we choose to drive, the type of music we prefer, whether we prefer a Mac or a PC.  According to Logan, we even have “work” tribes, based on the kind of work that we do and the attitude we have while doing it. To launch this discussion, Rob shares his “take-aways” from Logan’s book, Tribal Leadership: Level 1: Life Sucks.  This tribe is often found in a gang or prison culture. Level 2: My Life Sucks. Some people are succeeding and happy, but I am not. Level 3: I Am Great and You’re Not.  You’re not as good as me. Level 4: We Are Great and They Are Not.  “We” have it figured it out. Everyone else is not great. Level 5: Life Is Great. Including those who see life differently than we do. Let’s all be great together. Most of us seem to live our daily lives moving between Levels 2, 3, and 4. When we do reach Level 5, it’s hard to stay there for long. The Good News? You really can reach Level 4 consistently and even Level 5. You can. The Bad News? You can’t skip a step. “You have to keep fueling fire, keep adding to it.  It’s hard to keep adding things that you hate, finding more and more in common with others who hate so that you can hate together. But if we build our relationships on the things that we both feel positively and passionate about, that is life-giving.  And life-giving things are self-perpetuating.” – Tricia “There is a point where you cannot feel any sadder. But there is no limit to joy.” – Rob “Rarely do we have ‘bad days.’ Often we have a bad 45 minutes!  And when you have a bad 45 minutes, give yourself 15 minutes to say, ‘Oh man, that was terrible.’ But then you have the capacity to turn it around and change it.” – Rob You can be in more than one tribe—not everything is binary! You can drink Pepsi and like Mac—both of those can be true!  Today’s discussion question: What tribe are you proud to be part of, because it is life-giving?   Resources mentioned in this episode: Logan, Dave. Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization.

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Should you have a satisfaction guarantee fund to motivate employees to work harder? Check out these tips on how to incentivize and inspire your team of house cleaners. Customer satisfaction depends on the quality of your cleaning service. Today, we'll tell you how to make the most of a pay for performance program using a point reward system. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Savvy Perks. Savvy Perks is an employee incentives program providing employee discounts for 250,000 different businesses. #SavvyCleaner #AngelaBrown *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Employee Incentive Programs - BrandAllianceTV - https://youtu.be/HFyQtK-hQcA How to Track Your Employees with a Point System and Reward Your Top Performing Team Members - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFvXeof2vSY Missing the obvious in employee recognition | Claire McCarty - TEDx Talks - https://youtu.be/MOo9iJ8RYWM What is Pay for Performance? - Vlerick Business School - https://youtu.be/KQeZVG5TcVY Let's Talk Total Rewards for Employees - Willis Towers Watson - https://youtu.be/fGfemoNZUIc *** GOOD KARMA RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** These good karma links connect you to Amazon.com and affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today’s show. When you click on the links and buy the items you pay the exact same prices or less than if you found the links on your own elsewhere. The difference is that we make a small commission here at the show for sharing these links with you. Designing Effective Incentive Compensation Plans: Create a plan that drives strategy, engages employees, and achieves success - https://amzn.to/3f0GZsc Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization - https://amzn.to/3h88amQ 151 Quick Ideas to Recognize and Reward Employees - https://amzn.to/3cEBsG1 Sweeten the Pot: How to Leverage Incentives and Rebates to Drive Loyalty and Increase Profits - https://amzn.to/2UppbPs Give & Get Employer Branding: Repel the Many and Compel the Few with Impact, Purpose and Belonging - https://amzn.to/2XKmWbu *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savvycleaner/ Facebook: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner Twitter: https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleane Instagram: https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://housecleaning360.com *** WHAT IS ASK A HOUSE CLEANER? *** Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean. How to start a cleaning business. Marketing and advertising tips for your cleaning service. How to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids. Employee motivation tactics. Strategies to boost your cleaning clientele. And cleaning company expansion help. Our host, Angela Brown, ran and managed one of the largest independently owned cleaning companies in the Southeast for 25-years. She’s the CEO, and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids. *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that is cohesive to the cleaning industry read this: https://savvycleaner.com/product-review *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com SAVVY PERKS – Employee Benefits for Small Business Owners – https://savvyperks.com VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com *** VIDEO CREDITS *** VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o POST PRODUCTION: Amber O https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/amber-o HOST: Angela Brown https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/angela-brown PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com

You know those good days. You wake up energized and confident. You cross stuff off your list, have productive meetings, make good decisions. In short, you are your best self. The question becomes how do you bring your best self every day? Amy Jen Su is the author of The Leader You Want to Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day. She joins Kevin to discuss both the principles that bring out our best and the pitfalls that trap us. If we get caught up in “doing” and let the demands of life take over before we can connect to ourselves, we not only impact our best self but our team and our culture. In this episode, Amy discusses the 1. Four pitfalls of doing. 2. Five principles to bring out your best self. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Leader You Want to Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self--Every Day by Amy Jen Su Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld Learn more about The Leader You Want to Be. Learn more about Paravis Partners. Learn more about our workshop, Coaching with Confidence. Improve your leadership in just 13 days with our video series 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership. Related Podcast Episodes: Learning to Lead with Ron Williams. Flourishing as a Leader and Coach with Lisa Zigarmi. Never Stop Learning with Bradley Staats. The Leader Habit with Martin Lanik. The Power of Deliberate Practice with Robert Pool.

Greetings, friends! In this episode, hosts Adam and Matt return to the front porch for a second conversation with the President and CEO of Thrive Allen County, Lisse Regehr.If you have not yet listened to Adam and Matt's first conversation with Lisse, we would encourage doing so before listening to this episode. In that first conversation, Lisse tells the story of her organization and their approach to community development, which provides a perfect foundation for the stories you are about to hear. The episode with the first conversation is titled, "Lisse Regehr (Part 1): The Story of a Thriving Organization".Now, welcome to Part 2! In this conversation, Lisse tells some amazing stories that have blossomed forth from the Allen County community before giving advice on how you can continue to work to make your community a better place. We hope you enjoy! And, if you have not yet had a chance, please check out Thrive's website to learn more about their amazing work!

This week, hosts Adam and Matt are honored to sit down on the front porch for the first of two conversations with the President and CEO of Thrive Allen County, Lisse Regehr. Lisse is an excellent storyteller, and she brings to the front porch a ton of community development experience. Her organization, Thrive Allen County, is a health, wellness, and economic development coalition located in Allen County, Kansas, and her team does incredible work! In this first episode, Lisse tells the story of her organization and what their work looks like throughout Allen County. We are so excited to share this with you all!Please check out Thrive's website to learn more about their amazing work, and stay tuned for next week's episode, when Lisse will join us on the front porch for another wonderful conversation!

Meet Jefferson Santos In his Network Marketing career, Jefferson Santos has built teams of more than 2.1 million people in more than 60 countries worldwide and has built a customer base of more than 2 million in the last 13 years.  Jefferson is also an international best-selling author and believes he is put on this earth to instruct and inspire people to be the person they are called to be. Go Pro with Eric Worre is proudly brought to you by: * Go Pro Academy – where Network Marketing leaders are BORN.  Each week, Go Pro Academy members get exclusive live training with Eric inside our private Go Pro Academy Facebook group.  They also get access to the Go Pro Academy community – a unified group of people who are serious about changing their lives and the lives of others.  And they have unlimited access to the extensive Master Class Library of online training that covers how to get started, duplication, recruiting, social media, mindset, and more.  To get started, go to GoProAcademy.com. Show Notes  Jefferson describes what he thinks has helped him achieve his extraordinary level of success in Network Marketing. [2:08] Jefferson shares how he was introduced to Network Marketing and how long it took him to achieve significant results in his business. [9:43] Jefferson explains when and how his motivations changed and how that led to his success. [12:33] Jefferson reveals what helped motivate him to keep going. [21:57] Eric and Jefferson share tips for how to promote events. [24:16] Jefferson recalls one of his worst days in his Network Marketing career and what he did about it. [30:50] Eric asks Jefferson to share one thing in his Network Marketing career that he is most proud of. [34:07] Jefferson and Eric recommend books that every Network Marketing Professional needs to read. [40:23] Jefferson provides some advice for listeners. [47:39] Resources From This Podcast Tribal Leadership:  Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan, John King & Halee Fischer-Wright God@Work:  Discovering the Anointing for Business by Rich Marshall Atomic Habits:  An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less by Nicholas Boothman Outliers by Malcom Gladwell Questions or Comments? Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you'd like to share?  Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com

When I met Jennifer Schubert-Akin, I thought she was one of the kindest, gracious women I’d ever encountered. Little did I know there was much more to her than that. As the founder of the Steamboat Institute, a non-profit policy organization based in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Jennifer has proven herself a determined and dedicated warrior for freedom, free speech and Constitutional principles. Quote from Jennifer: We believe the most important thing we can do right is attracting people from all ideologies — left, right and in between — to hear reasonable arguments where people don’t scream at each other. I like to say, it does not take much intellectual rigor to call someone stupid. It does, however, require intellectual rigor to think through your own arguments, if you have to debate someone on the facts.Jennifer Schubert-Akin Not only that, she is an accomplished athlete who will completed her 25th Boston Marathon in a row this year and has run many 100-mile ultra-marathons, including the famous Leadville trail marathon multiple times. It’s that grit and hard work that she puts into running races that took over 24 hours that gave her the tenacity it takes to found an organization, no small feat. But she didn’t just found Steamboat — it’s thriving. Now in its 11th year, the Steamboat Institute brings names like Steve Forbes, Carly Fiorina, Ben Sasse and Ryan Zinke to the mountains for its annual Freedom Conference. Though Jennifer is conservative, she aims to foster robust debate on issues that matter from both sides of the aisle — bringing in both liberals and conservatives to debate hot issues in their “Campus Liberty” debate series. Civil dialogue is key and boy, do we need more of that these days! I loved talking with Jennifer about how hard work in one aspect of life translates to other parts of your life. I can see that so much in her and admire all that she’s done to build this growing & inspiring organization. She is certainly a female role model to all you ladies out there! What we talked about: * The Steamboat Institute* Freedom Conference* Boston Marathon* Leadville Marathon* University of Maryland President Wallace Loh remarks Connect with Jennifer: * Facebook* Twitter * Steamboat Institute Facebook* Steamboat Institute Twitter* Steamboat Institute Instagram Recent Episodes of “Worth Your Time”: * Saying ‘Yes’ to God When You Least Expect it with Linda Znachko* Living Beloved: Author, Attorney and Congressional Spouse Erin Hawley*

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Terry Smith was speaking at an event on a principle that was so compelling to Jack Welch, he asked Terry to teach him more. Terry tells the story of how he became friends with Jack and Suzy Welch,...Read the whole entry... »

I'm excited to share a chapter of my book, Responsive: What It Takes to Create a Thriving Organization. The full audiobook version of Responsive comes out in late September 2018, but in the meantime, I am excited to share it in podcast form. -- Here's an excerpt: Lessons in Transparency Just Try It On Not every company is going to immediately experiment with the transparency of normally private data. The specifics of a particular industry matter, and regulated industries may not always have a choice about what they are obliged or forbidden to share. But it is a common trend for Responsive organizations to at least experiment with the openness of information. Information is a critical factor in empowering all people within the company to do their jobs well. Transparency can change mindsets, broaden people's perspectives, and create positive effects on culture. If making information public is not an option, consider making more information available internally. Leverage Technology Technology is both a driver of growth and a challenge for Responsive companies. Technology is disrupting entire industries and changing consumer patterns and communication possibilities globally. No edict says companies must be fully transparent, and yet the world is increasingly connected. Data and knowledge that are guarded heavily may be leaked or accidentally distributed despite best efforts and it can be useful to recognize and adapt to this fact. Organizations willing to proactively explore how technology and data openness can create benefits are a step ahead of those more guarded and reluctant to embrace the realities of technology progression. -- If you've enjoyed this chapter of Responsive, you can purchase a Kindle or print version of the book on Amazon. And be sure to check out the Responsive Conference, coming up September 24-25th in Queens, NY.

I'm excited to share a chapter of my book, Responsive: What It Takes to Create a Thriving Organization. The full audiobook version of Responsive comes out in late September 2018, but in the meantime, I am excited to share it in podcast form. -- Here's an excerpt: How to Experiment Experimentation is at the heart of any Responsive organization. The goal is to react quickly with the best information at hand, and then respond to feedback, whether it be from clients, the market or employees.  The following three components are needed before companies can experiment successfully. Trust A vital component of any organization that wants to experiment is trust in the people actually doing the work. There was a point in catering the first annual Responsive Conference where the outcome was simply out of my control and I had to trust the people to whom I had given authority. In Buffer's experiments with remote work, there was a willingness to trust that their employees would be productive outside of a traditional office setting. Had things gone poorly, they could always have moved back to a single location. Culture Culture is the second principle which makes a successful experimental company. General Electric couldn't have embarked on the changes former CEO Jeff Immelt ushered in without a willingness to experiment with new visions, plans, and actions (see Chapter 6). While opinions of success vary, depending on whether we're considering shareholder value or improved culture, GE is now a more agile company with a more human-focused culture than it had before. Similarly, at Culture Amp, it took Didier Elzinga's thoughtfulness and a company focused on the well-being of people, to leave behind a model of compensation that did not suit the needs of that organization. Incremental Change Finally, incremental change can be used to ease the process of implementing Responsive principles. Incremental change can minimize losses and maximize learning from “failed” experiments and allow successful trials to be quickly built upon, scaled, or improved further. This doesn't mean all Responsive change must be small (as we'll see in the next chapter), but it is important to factor in the gains afforded by small cumulative adaptations. -- If you've enjoyed this chapter of Responsive, you can purchase a Kindle or print version of the book on Amazon. And be sure to check out the Responsive Conference, coming up September 24-25th in Queens, NY.  

I'm excited to share a chapter of my book, Responsive: What It Takes to Create a Thriving Organization. The full audiobook version of Responsive comes out in late September 2018, but in the meantime, I am excited to share it in podcast form. -- Here's an excerpt: You might think that disruptive, forward thinking, companies like Uber and Google would have addressed inclusion and diversity. But Uber has faced a slew of recent challenges: including well-documented allegations of sexual misconduct throughout the company. Meanwhile, Google, is facing Department of Labor allegations about extreme gender pay disparities. Outside of technology, too, this problem is pervasive. More cases of sexual harassment, in fields ranging from journalism to government, are becoming public with increasing regularity. Diversity and inclusion issues range well beyond gender and include discrimination related to race, religion and disability to name a few. Companies need to be open to listening to employee concerns about inclusion, and fostering environments that encourage dissenting viewpoints. Organizations should strive to create environments in which people can thrive. Diversity and inclusion are complex concepts, and a full discussion of their impacts exceeds the scope of this book. What's relevant for Responsive organizations is that diversity of opinions can create higher-performing teams, and that diverse populations continue to experience discrimination and exclusion. -- If you've enjoyed this chapter of Responsive, you can purchase a Kindle or print version of the book on Amazon. And be sure to check out the Responsive Conference, coming up September 24-25th in Queens, NY.

I'm excited to share a chapter of my book, Responsive: What It Takes to Create a Thriving Organization. The full audiobook version of Responsive comes out in late September 2018, but in the meantime, I am excited to share it in podcast form. -- Here's an excerpt: To tackle 21st-century challenges organizations may need to structure themselves quite differently than they have historically. Throughout this book, we have seen a wide variety of examples of Responsive principles in practice. A common theme is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to how we structure the organizations of today. Instead, each of us must find a level of comfort with the particular Responsive systems and processes that support our needs. If an organization's leaders can be honest with themselves about current realities—what is working and what isn't—they may find that to remain adaptable requires changes to their organizational structure. A resilient organization adapts itself, constantly, to the ecosystem within which it exists. The era of Taylor's principles of scientific management is over; but instead of disregarding Taylorism or any models for organizing, a Responsive organization keeps in mind those ideas without losing sight of the new demands placed upon organizations today. -- If you've enjoyed this chapter of Responsive, you can purchase a Kindle or print version of the book on Amazon. And be sure to check out the Responsive Conference, coming up September 24-25th in Queens, NY.  

Paul Austin (@PaulAustin3W) is the founder of The Third Wave, a website designed to improve psychedelic literacy so these powerful tools with great potential can be used in a safe, structured, and responsible way. Paul is also co-founder of Synthesis, the world’s first legal psilocybin truffle retreat in Amsterdam. This interview was conducted fresh after Paul returned from Burning Man, so he is in a state of new beginnings and processing what I gathered was an extraordinary journey. In the episode we discuss Paul’s path from socially awkward teen to charismatic speaker and entrepreneur, the uses of microdosing, his thoughts on leadership, his current passion projects, favorite books, and much more. This podcast is brought to you by Synthesis, the world's first safe, professional, legal psilocybin retreat. Paul Austin and HighExistence's own Martijn Schirp co-founded this revolutionary psychological program. The retreat is based in Amsterdam and is primarily focused for healthy individuals to get a mystical experience or a breakthrough in a personal or professional problem. If you would like to experience psychedelics with expert supervision and carefully designed integration procedures, check out Synthesis and tell them you came from HighExistence. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Paul Austin: PaulAustin.co | Twitter | TheThirdWave | Synthesis Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan Paul Austin on Microdosing: Psychedelics for Leadership Development | TNW Conference 2017 Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded and Updated: Expanded and Updated, With Over 100 New Pages of Cutting-Edge Content by Timothy Ferriss The Perennial Philosophy: An Interpretation of the Great Mystics, East and West by Aldous Huxley Walden by Henry David Thoreau  How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan  True Hallucinations: Being an Account of the Author's Extraordinary Adventures in the Devil's Paradise by Terence McKenna Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution by Terence McKenna War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy The Kingdom of God is Within You by Leo Tolstoy Other People Mentioned as Influences Carl Jung Alan Watts Paul Theroux Bruce Chatwin V. S. Naipaul Pico Iyer Ian Frazier