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HODcast Special: Sovereignty & Cooperation

This is the second episode of the special edition of our HODCAST, where we delve into the dynamic discussions and valuable insights stemming from our recent Hands On Data Conference 2023. In this edition, we had the chance of engaging in a conversation with Nicole Büttner, Founder & CEO of Merantix Momentum, and Sebastian Kleff, CEO & Co-Founder of sovity. In two different interviews, they shed light on the significance of cooperation and data sharing within the data sphere, discussed the importance of Data Sovereignty, and of course, shared their remarkable experiences participating in our #HODcon.

HODcast Special: Ecosystems, Synergy and Innovation

Join us in this special episode of HODCAST as we highlight the vibrant discussions and insights from our recent Hands On Data Conference 2023. In the first episode of this special series, we talked to Elena Poughia Founder of Data Natives and Dataconomy, as well as Ilkka Lakaniemi, Director of the Knowledge and Innovation Research Center at Aalto University in Finland. They composed the panel discussion "Data sharing in the age of AI" live on our stage, and talked to us about the importance of cooperation and sharing in the data landscape, the role of art in driving innovation, as well as their experience of taking part in our #HODcon Stay tuned!

#Breaking Barriers - Master your journey as a Female Founder

Facing the challenge of starting a business is always a daunting task, but for female entrepreneurs, especially in the field of AI and data, some obstacles are even more daunting, as gender inequality is quite evident in these sectors. In our latest episode of the #HODcast, we explore the challenging world of entrepreneurship through the eyes of Vanessa Westphal, co-founder of the tech startup Choosy, to share her experiences and knowledge. In addition, Vanessa shares with us her participation in #HERHOOD, hosted by gruenderallianz as part of the programme of ruhrsummit, one of the biggest startups events in Germany. Tune into this inspiring episode as we explore the stories and insights of women who are making a difference in the entrepreneurial world, facing unique challenges and achieving success with their innovative ideas.

Kick off and make it happen!

For us, 2022 was a year full of ideas and positive outcomes. And our main objective for 2023 is to surpass these achievements and make it even better! After carefully selecting the most promising solution ideas from our most recent 6 #DataChallenges, it is now time for the selected startups to begin their official partnership with our corporate partners. To start, by the way, is the theme of our first HODcast of 2023: As the year initiates, so does the task of implementing ideas and turning them into reality. Check it out now!

Innovation & Collaboration: A Vital Combination

Have you ever thought about some of the most amazing technology available today? Either as prospective outcomes for the near future or as realities that we already face?  The ability to develop and innovate has made ideas like the internet of things and the world of artificial intelligence-driven technologies now realistic. And none of them were probably to exist without the understanding and the application of data.  It is not surprising that many of these new ideas are inspired by the great insights of entrepreneurs and start-ups, who are fundamentally "innovation-drivers."  Our #HODCast's first season's concluding episode featured a conversation with Florian Dauber about the aptitude for creativity and cooperation. He is project manager at STEAG, a firm that has participated in the previous #DataChallenges we have pushed and is doing so again this year. They are aware that only partnership and ingenuity may result in the creation of original thoughts, products, services, procedures, or perhaps the fusion of all of these.  Check it out!