The Author

Since 2001, I have been living in Silicon Valley, this innovative region in California where the future is already being developed today. Here I research technology trends and their impact on people, society, economy, and politics.

The topics I focus on—and on which I have written several books, as well as given lectures and led workshops—include, among others, humanoid robots, autonomous and electric mobility, artificial intelligence, physical AI, the digital revolution, as well as the innovative and creative mindset and the foresight mindset, which help us look to the future and make better decisions today.

For many years, I worked at SAP as a software developer, development manager, and technology strategist; I served as a mentor in accelerator programs to coach startups; and I advise companies on how they can bring the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley into their organizations to become more innovative, identify trends and tipping points early on, and help shape them.

I host delegations from Europe in Silicon Valley and connect them with the people and companies there.

Books

Some of my recent books (since 2016) have been:

Books about Silicon Valley, the future, humanoid robots, artificial intelligence, the exciting topic of innovation, the automotive industry, or how not to apologize—in other words, all my good books.
And I want to recommend them to you.
All books are available on Amazon, at Plassen and Beck-or any book store
They are also available as ebook and can be found here.

Here are more details about the individual books:

Homo SyntheticusHomo Syntheticus: Wie Mensch und Maschine verschmelzen
Kreative Intelligenz: Wie ChatGPT und Co die Welt verändern werden
CYBERF*CKED: Wie Frauen im Internet beleidigt, belästigt und bedroht werden, und was wir dagegen tun können
Totschlagargumente für Anfänger: Wie man jede Diskussion im Kein erstickt
Future Angst: Wie wir von Innovationsvorreitern zu Innovationsnachzüglern wurden und wie wir die German Angst überwinden.

I also have my own blog of this book.
Sorry not sorry: Die Kunst wie man sich nicht entschuldigt: 48 Kunstgriffe für Minister, Manager und Mistkerle, die Scheiße gebaut haben und nun die Aufregung nicht verstehen
Wenn Affen von Affen lernen: Wie Künstliche Intelligenz erst richtig zum Menschen macht.
The Last Driver’s License Holder … Has Already Been Born.
Foresight Mindset: Die Kunst und Wissenschaft, seine Zukunft zu designen.
Der letzte Führerscheinneuling…
Das Silicon-Valley-MindsetDas Silicon-Valley-Mindset: Was wir vom Innovationsweltmeister lernen und mit unseren Stärken verbinden können

Podcast

I also have a podcast with interesting personalities from different disciplines with whom I have conversations in the coffee house.

Websites

My websites with the individual topics:

Kontakt

Connect with me on LinkedIn or send me an email.

Videos & Future lectures and workshops

Here is an updated list of my upcoming talks and workshops with a selection of videos of my talks and interviews.