Ali Alam on research commercialization, team-building, and European tech sovereignty Ali Alam, manager of the DEEP Pioneers program at the DEEP Institute, joins Campus 10178 to demystify deep tech and explain why research-rooted innovation is essential to solving today’s most pressing challenges. In this episode, he outlines the barriers Europe faces in commercializing scientific discoveries and explains how high-performing founder-researcher teams can help overcome them. Drawing on his global e...
Jul 11, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Exploring the societal impact of analytics and artificial intelligence with Catalina Stefanescu-Cuntze and Urs Mueller In this episode of Campus 10178 – the podcast of ESMT Berlin – Catalina Stefanescu-Cuntze and Urs Mueller join host Tammi L. Coles for a conversation about the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence and analytics. Drawing on their experience as educators and researchers in the ESMT Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) program, they reflect on the human v...
May 21, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Involving the public in research and development is not just for the birds. How can we leverage the power of collective intelligence to solve pressing challenges in science and business? This is the central question explored in our latest podcast episode featuring Professor Henry Sauermann of ESMT. We explore the world of crowd science, examining when , where , and how to involve the public in research and development. As Prof. Sauermann explains, the applications of crowd science extend far bey...
Apr 23, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Welcome to Campus 10178, the podcast where education meets business, brought to you by ESMT Berlin. In episode #39, host Tammi L. Coles sits down with Catalina Stefanescu-Cuntze, professor of management science and the faculty lead of the ESMT Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) program. Discover how MAAI equips future leaders with the strategic and technical insights needed to drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges. Key discussion points Explore why the ESM...
Mar 24, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Exploring the Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at ESMT Campus 10178 host Tammi L. Coles sits down with Angeliki Papachroni, senior lecturer and faculty lead of the Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at ESMT Berlin. Papachroni shares her journey into the world of strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, revealing how her curiosity about organizational change shaped her career. This episode delves into the importance of purpose in strategic thinking, the complexities of ...
Feb 26, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Insights from the Coaching Colloquium with Konstantin Korotov, professor of organizational behavior and director of the "Leading with Psychological Intelligence" program Campus 10178 welcomes back Dr. Konstantin Korotov, professor of organizational behavior and director of the "Leading with Psychological Intelligence" program, for an in-depth discussion about the annual Coaching Colloquium at ESMT. Celebrating its role as a vital learning space for executive coaches, this year’s colloquium explo...
Jan 29, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Exploring neuroscience and leadership with Dr. Maria Hoffacker Dr. Maria Hoffacker is a multidisciplinary expert, combining her expertise in neuroscience, sustainability, and communication to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to harness the power of neuroscience to achieve meaningful change. Her work focuses on applying the latest brain research findings to practical scenarios, particularly in leadership development, agile management, and fostering a sustainable mindset, as captured ...
Dec 06, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In episode #35 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, Christoph Burger and Jens Weinmann of ESMT discuss their new book, Leveraging Digital Innovation: Lessons for Implementation (Ubiquity Press, 2024 ) , and share insights on how companies can successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation. Burger and Weinmann explore various facets of digital innovation, drawing on real-world case studies to illustrate both the challenges and opportunities businesses face in thi...
Oct 09, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world, offering not only unprecedented technological advancements but also, surprisingly, the potential to profoundly influence inclusivity across various sectors. In episode #34 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, Dr. Kasia Stoltmann, a renowned AI and data science expert and the founder of Women in Big Data Berlin, delves into how AI can serve as both a beacon of innovation and a bridge to greater societal equity. Dr. Stoltmann discusses the dual ...
Sep 04, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
As global markets evolve, the integration of diversity and inclusion within companies is not just ethical, but strategic, enhancing innovation and broadening market reach. In episode #33 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, host Tammi L. Coles engages with Felizitas Lichtenberg, SumUp's global head of diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainability. They delve into the transformative impact of D&I strategies within the FinTech industry, spotlighting personal experiences and the e...
Jul 31, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The adoption of AI has opened new opportunities to personalize customer experiences. However, these advancements bring significant ethical considerations regarding data privacy and consumer trust. Striking a balance between personalization and privacy has become a critical challenge for marketers, particularly with growing consumer and legislative demand for privacy-first marketing strategies. In episode #32 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, host Tammi L. Coles speaks with Andreea Mandea...
May 08, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Social media strategies have become increasingly important for businesses, as they offer the opportunity to engage with younger audiences, particularly Gen Z, in a deeply human-centered way. Authentic storytelling plays a pivotal role in this process, allowing businesses to create meaningful connections and transform customer experiences. In episode 31 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin business podcast, host Tammi L. Coles speaks with Johanna Rüdiger, head of social media strategy in the culture ...
Apr 08, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On Monday, March 4, ESMT proudly unveiled a vibrant update to its brand identity, marking a significant milestone more than two decades after our school’s inception. This refreshing transformation includes a new logo, tagline, and color scheme that reflect our progressive outlook while paying homage to our roots in Berlin’s history. In the latest episode of Campus 10178 podcast, guests Jeanne M. Gaebler, deputy director of corporate communications at ESMT, and Andy McLane, creative director of A...
Mar 07, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this episode of Campus 10178, host Tammi L. Coles sits down with Dr. Oshin Behl, a clinician turned MedTech innovator and venture manager at ESMT Berlin’s DEEP Institute and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL). Dr. Behl discusses her transition from medical practice to MedTech, highlighting her passion for developing patient-centric products in the healthcare technology sector. Dr. Behl shares her role in nurturing deep tech innovations at ESMT Berlin, particularly through the CDL program, which a...
Nov 27, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Inclusive language aims to welcome and respect all individuals by avoiding expressions that marginalize or stereotype. It goes beyond gender, including considerations of race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, among others. The gaming industry, which connects people worldwide, faces unique challenges in implementing inclusive language across diverse cultures and languages. This matters profoundly, as the right words can make all gamers feel included, while ...
Oct 30, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Recognizing and elevating the work of women of color is vital in an entrepreneurial landscape where equity is paramount. This is far from today's reality. Because of race and gender, founders who are women of color often face significant barriers, including poor representation and limited access to funding in investment circles. Creating supportive networks that can help these founders navigate these obstacles is essential for building an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem. In episode 27 of Ca...
Jul 31, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, uncovering the hidden biases and pitfalls that can perpetuate inequalities is crucial for equity and justice. AI research conducted and published by individuals who are not part of marginalized communities can set back decades of progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples, such as the deadnaming and misgendering phenomenon faced by trans scholars, highlight the need for change in AI academic spaces. Iinvolving LGBTIQ+ persons and ot...
Jun 05, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Urban mobility heavily relies on cars, to the detriment of transportation infrastructure, neighborhoods, the health and safety of city residents, and our planet. Transitioning to cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation, in addition to reimagining multimodal city landscapes, is essential to mitigating its impacts and is crucial for creating inclusive cities. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among various stakeholders, including policymakers, car manufacturers, trans...
May 15, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Edtech is rapidly evolving – offering new opportunities for learning, skills development, and peer exchange. Rather than wholly displacing traditional education methods, blended approaches in edtech leverage the benefits of online and on-site learning to meet the needs and preferences of today’s learners. In episode 24 of Campus 10178, the ESMT business podcast, Nan Guo and Roselva Tunstall, directors of the Learning Innovation Lab at ESMT Berlin, share their insights on the explosive developmen...
Mar 29, 2023•35 min
Celebrating two decades of success of business education in Germany In Episode 23 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, ESMT President Jörg Rocholl steps into the podcast studio to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of ESMT (#ESMT20). He speaks on the key drivers for establishing an international business school in Germany, the school’s rise to success, and the path ahead for education in business management, especially in light of the digital transformation, climate change/susta...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Fighting gender inequity in the business sector serves everyone, including men. Although debate about barriers to work for women, especially those from ethnically marginalized groups, are usually centered around what women can do, a growing movement is targeting men and their responsibility directly. That work is asking men to break free of the masculinity boxes to understand that male privilege in the workforce hurts everyone, including men themselves. In Episode 22 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Be...
Oct 11, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 4
European banks and investors can bring capital and credit to African SMEs. According to the World Bank, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play vital roles in economies worldwide. Some 90 percent of businesses are SMEs, and SMEs are 50 percent of the world’s employers. In Africa, the number is even higher, with SMEs providing 80 percent of its jobs. Yet World Bank figures show that SMEs in Africa and the Global South are far less likely to obtain bank loans, credit, or investment than large fir...
Aug 31, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
While we can study the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, successful opportunities demand real-world risks outside the walls of academia. Renato Beninatto is the co-author of The General Theory of the Translation Company and the co-founder and advisor at Nimdzi Insights, a think-tank and consulting company that focuses on growth strategies for localization leaders. In episode #20 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, Beninatto shares keen insights from his entrepreneurial journey in the trans...
Jun 07, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Technology should serve the people, requiring trust that our core values will be protected in this new domain. In episode #19 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, we share an ESMT Open Lecture held on March 2, 2022 with Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, director of the Digital Society Institute (DSI) at ESMT Berlin. Using diverse examples from her vast experience as an international cybersecurity expert, Tiirmaa-Klaar demonstrates what is necessary to develop a trustworthy digital society that serves its...
May 12, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In episode #18 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, we speak with Dr. Olumide Abimbola, the founder and executive director of the African Policy Research Institute (APRI) in Berlin. The young think tank provides analysis to shape European approaches to African policy making and to inform the policy positions of African stakeholders seeking support and investment from Europe. In focus on the podcast: the African digital agenda. Abimbola reviews trans-African approaches to digitalization and ...
Feb 01, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In episode #17, we speak with Solape Akinpelu, the co-founder and CEO of HerVest, a women-focused, inclusive fintech platform enabling women to participate in key financial services in Africa. In leading the Nigeria-based social enterprise, Akinpelu and HerVest bring a gender-lens approach to traditional financial services, wielding tech innovations in the space so that women gain access to the lending, savings, credit, and investments that can transform their financial futures. “Supporting and ...
Dec 07, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
“Businesses can play a major role in contributing to economic, environmental, and social progress, especially when they minimize the adverse impacts of their operations, supply chains, and other business relationships,” states the OECD. But what does it take to gain industry compliance with ambitious international legislative goals for environmental sustainability? And what will it mean if we fail? In episode #16 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, we speak with Heike Hess of the Internati...
Nov 22, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 16
What does the business cybersecurity landscape look like today? Were you to believe Hollywood, it looks like a pimply-faced teen hacker working from a dark basement for a stylish but likeable band of thieves. The realities are far more sinister – involving sophisticated cyber espionage rings backed by nation states using surveillance capitalism, ransomware, and zero-click attacks on financial markets, critical infrastructure, and military defense systems. For companies navigating this, there are...
Oct 21, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Much has been documented about the role of sexism and racism in reducing opportunities for women and people of color in the corporate world – whether in hiring, compensation, or in advancement to the C-suite and board-level positions or, in the entrepreneurial space, in access to project investments. But, as the song goes, “sisters are doin’ it for themselves” to create and share opportunities in the workforce. Born in Nigeria and raised in the US, Deborah Choi has been a successful serial entre...
Aug 04, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We hear a lot about “disruption” these days, especially as technology like AI and machine learning transforms traditional sectors like manufacturing. Can disruption be learned? In Berlin – where the fast-developing startup scene raises comparisons to Silicon Valley – ESMT has launched an entrepreneurship hub. Will it transform a young crop of entrepreneurs into the Germany’s next unicorns? Baris Efe is the manager and co-founder of Vali Berlin, the entrepreneurship hub at ESMT. He is a graduate ...
Jun 15, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
