On today’s episode of FYI, Florian Berberich and Thomas Hartmann-Boyce engage with prominent entrepreneur and investor Frank Thelen. We put the spotlight on the state of disruptive innovation and technology in Europe, with a focused gaze on Frank’s home country, Germany. Thelen, the founder of Freigeist Capital and 10xDNA, shares his insights into the challenges that European and German companies face in keeping pace with the United States’ progress. The episode traverses an assortment of subjects, ranging from the future of the German car industry to artificial intelligence (AI’s) potential and its impact on the precision agriculture sector. Thelen’s significant influence in Germany’s version of Shark Tank draws attention to the importance of entrepreneurship and its potential for generating revenue. All this and more, on FYI.
Key Points From This Episode:
– Overview of Frank’s background
– Adapting to exponential tech growth beyond linear success
– How Europe’s innovation merges AI, 3D printing, internet of things (IoT), and blockchain
– Why Europe’s innovation potential needs more investment to keep pace globally
– German caution slows fintech adoption; mindset shift needed for innovation
– Europe may lead in robotics and biotech, leveraging manufacturing excellence
– Why Europe needs entrepreneurial stars to inspire innovation and drive talent
– Germany’s potential in seed-stage tech stifled by a lack of late-stage funding
– European interest in innovation and thematic investments is growing
– “Shark Tank” Germany experience shows entrepreneurship’s broad appeal and success
– Sustainable food innovation is necessary and ripe for technological investment
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7 Comments
Too much Blah, blah, blah… I did not find not much substance in this other than Europe is behind in the fields of innovation (?)
Innovation & Europe are two words that don't go together.
come on cathy is that really necessary? Frank Thelen, from all people you could invite. Is that because he copies the Ark funds for German market
Germany <> Europe… take a look at the Nordics or the Benelux.. these countries are more quicker in adopting new technologies…
Na Bumm da haben sich die richtigen gefunden
This poor Frank is fighting a hopeless war to bring some business wisdom to Germany and Europe. At least he enjoyed the Octoberfest which is as well … an old asset – no new ones in sight.
Is Cathie still losing money day trading?