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Markets and business models are evolving rapidly. Manni and his guests talk about how to develop the right business development strategies and implement them through new business models, products and services.
Disrupting IP Management — with Lukas Kappelsberger from PATOffice

How about thinking about IP in a forward-looking way instead of always looking back? Lukas from PATOffice has been asking himself this question for quite some time now. With his unusual entrepreneurial story, he is unique in his own right, and even more so with his approach in a dusty ...
Aug 25, 2025
32 min
Once Into the Engine Room and Back — with Frank Sattler from Techpilot

Frank is a digital pioneer from the very beginning. As far back as 25 years ago, he created Techpilot, the market leader in brokering manufacturing orders for parts made to technical drawing-based parts. In this episode, he talks about his entrepreneurial journey — about the wildest twists and turns that...
May 23, 2025
46 min
Temporary Spin-out of Strategic Business Models

In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of strategic venture building and explore why it can sometimes make sense to temporarily carve a business model out of the corporate group.
Feb 29, 2024
21 min
Striking the Balance Between In-House Development and External Partnerships

This time, our hosts tackle key questions when launching a new venture: Should the business model ultimately remain fully owned by the company long-term? Is an in-house build the best choice from day one? And how should you incentivize the venture team?
Feb 22, 2024
24 min
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