Felix Thormann

🚀 Next-level CFOs! 🚀 Nordic Minds, we are seeing firsthand how the role of the CFO is undergoing a complete transformation. Today, they are not just the number crunchers, but true strategists, innovators and sustainability heroes!   🤔 What does that mean in practice? Here are 4 expanded role models for CFOs:   💂🏻‍♂️ The CFO as “Guardian” of integrity and responsibility 📊 The CFO as “Efficiency Champion” of operational efficiency 🔮 The CFO as “Visionary Strategist” of future-oriented plans and innovation 🔄 The CFO as “Transformation Leader” and catalyst for change   Curious to learn more about the role and its future? 📈🌍 Christian Hoppe, Associate Partner at Nordic Minds, shares valuable insights.   👉 Read our latest blog post and discover how CFOs are shaping the future and maximizing their potential!   #CFO #Leadership #Finanzen #Digitalisierung #NordicMinds

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Eine grandiose Deloitte-Studie! Einige Key Insights zu Future of Corporate Affairs: 1. Reputation is the highest priority for 2024, followed by people and culture change 2. Data & Insights remain the most desirable future competency to strengthen within CA teams https://lnkd.in/dA4T-u2a

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Always asked myself, if I can be happy …always? As an entrepreneur you are in the natural habit of optimizing all aspects of a project so why don’t optimize your life? After many years of learning about what makes us happy, I think it is only a transient state. But maybe we can feel even better … when we are in Flow! Flow is the state of consciousness in which we forget space and time, are maximally happy, motivated and efficient. In this state, we feel our best and achieve the most. What do we need to achieve this flow? Why is it so important for founders and managers? I talk about this in the podcast with editor Elena Todeva Listen in and share your best flow moments. #flow #flowmoment #success #performance #motivation #alignment #leadership #newwork #startup #vc #entrepreneurship

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🙋🏻‍♀️ 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 … 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙨, 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 & 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 ! 𝙒𝙝𝙮? 💡Even though women make 50% of our population, only 2 out of 10 women found a company in Germany. 💰Only 2% of Venture Capital goes into female founded companies. 👩🏻‍💻Only 15% of senior partners in VC firms are women. 📑 In the Innovation Agenda of the Startup-Verband we set the objective that every third startup in Germany should have a female co-founder by 2030. For this we need: 👉🏽 Visibility of female founders and investors through media, publications and networks such 2hearts, the Evangelistas, STRIVE Magazine, FRAUEN100 and many more. 👉🏽 Role Models and mentors who are willing to support and empower women who want to found or are already running their own company. 👉🏽 Funding into female founded companies supported by an increased number of senior female partners in VC firms and investment roles at large. 🙏🏽 Thank you Welt, Katja Deutsch, Alia Fahda (Contentway GmbH) for the important conversation on how to support and empower women in the German economy with focus on tech and startups! 🗞️ Link to the entire publication in the comments. #Gründergeist #Innovation #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #Diversity

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You want to #gain more #productivity to increase your #production output or reduce labour costs? You want to calculate on valid and transparent work measurement data based on a #global #standard? You want to improve the #health and #ergonomic load of your staff? You want to exchange your knowledge with #industry #leaders at #international #community events and you want to use a #modern and #exciting software #solution on the #SAP Business Technology Platform – Co-innovated with SAP – the ONLY answer is #TiCon for #BTP with MTM-UAS®! https://lnkd.in/eZjjSBYw Thank you Frank Brandt, Judith Laubner, Dmitry Ulyanov, Robert Scheiter, Matthias Bodenstein, Tobias Hobrack, Katharina Helbig, Finn Backer, Michael Heim! #MTMTIMETOWIN #SAPBTP #industrialengineering #SAPStore #SAPPartnerEdge #industrycloud #dresden

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Start-ups in Europe: a light at the end of the tunnel - finally!    This article by Nadine Schimroszik in Handelsblatt gives reason for hope for the tech ecosystem, as it summarises a development that has been tentatively emerging for some time: The number of new #start-ups in Germany is growing again, by 17 per cent, as shown by a comparison of the first quarter of 2024 with the same quarter of the previous year.   💡It is particularly interesting to see that most investments are being made in AI. An unmistakable sign that they continue to be a driver of innovation for the German startup ecosystem.   We recently came to a similar conclusion with my team, as part of our analysis of the German startup landscape. Our conclusion: more and more funding are being mobilised for ♻️ #Greentech business ideas that are based on AI-based technologies and have a positive impact on our planet. More info on our research at IRIS can be found in Startup Insider`s Investors Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/dU-5AMPz More info on Nadine’s insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/depicwGA

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Reliable data needs for data based decisions-always a need.

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🚀 Revolutionizing Mergers & Acquisitions with GenAI at SAP 💡 Read article in M&A REVIEW by Dr. Karl-Michael Popp and Karsten Schmidt Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming the M&A landscape at SAP, delivering innovation and efficiency across the entire process—from due diligence to post-merger integration. 🌟 Key Benefits: - Automated Workflows: Accelerated data analysis and reporting reduce manual effort and time. - Smarter Decisions: Real-time insights and scenario modeling empower data-driven strategies. - Seamless Integration: AI harmonizes processes, bridging cultural and operational gaps. ⚠️ Challenges to Address: - Ensuring data quality and security. - Navigating regulatory and ethical considerations. - Balancing automation with human oversight. 🌐 The Future: SAP is committed to leveraging GenAI responsibly to stay competitive and deliver value in an ever-evolving market. My view? 🇩🇪 Startups start providing "Augmented Intelligence" for M&A, by combining Human Intuition with AI - ABRAMS world trade wiki, Coveritas, Modelyzr GmbH, PATEV Associates GmbH demonstrated e.g. at the Bundesverband M&A Summit https://lnkd.in/e3CcKHNc 😎 AI Strategy Patterns cheatsheet https://lnkd.in/erBAN8Q2 🚀 Join the European Workshop on Software Ecosystems (EWSECO) Dr. Karl-Michael Popp , Nils Niehörster, Edelbert Häfele, Dr. Juergen Abrams, Klaus Ort , Giuseppe Santonato , Diego Alberto Landaverde Garcia, Francesca Carocci ,Stefan Gerhard Schneider , Friederike Hertenstein , Till Brennan #Innovation #AIinM&A #SAP #GenerativeAI #FutureOfWork https://lnkd.in/e8G6iAtr

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As someone who is not only interested but actively following the Asian economy for years now, I love this video and find it immensely eyeopening. If you are a fast thinker and look at the years and have some history knowledge, then you understand why some nations drop or rise as fast (or slow) as they did. #thefutureisasian #Japaneconomy #asia #china

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One large step for SAP, one giant step for GenAI! 🚀 Another great session from #Know24 with Hardy Kuhn and Steffen Meyer on combining ServiceNow and SAP's intelligent automation with AI. The results speak for themselves: 20+ AI use cases, 55% efficiency gain, 80% satisfaction score! Things I loved about this session: 👩‍💻 Emphasised the importance of combining human capabilities with machine strengths to enhance customer support and cloud operations processes. Initial use cases leveraged AI integration in SAP's Intelligent Automation framework to harmonise ITSM processes across 24 lines of business, using GenAI for case summaries, information collection, and decision support based on user feedback. Not a small feat given SAP has 50,000 agents on the ServiceNow platform, handling 3 million cases annually, with a large CMDB of 26 million active assets. Hardy and Steffen shared an interesting machine learning use case involving swarming, where AI brings together experts to analyse and fix complex customer issues based on past resolutions and similarities. 🤖 Highlighted the latest advancements in IT service management and stressed the need for understanding the benefits and costs of each AI use case. To test the premise of value, SAP set up a playground with limited data for limited users and a defined set of use cases - feedback-based voting was used to refine prompts, and by year-end, everything was pushed to production ready for largest user groups. In terms of AI investment, SAP now use a mix of in-house models and out-of-the-box capabilities from ServiceNow. 🚸 The importance of balancing value and risk, noting that the right ecosystem and partnerships are essential for AI adoption - data readiness and collaboration with Accenture was critical to their success. They also stressed the need to educate people on AI capabilities and risks to ensure adoption and address fears. Watch the full replay here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjgRN_fY #PutAIToWork #ServiceNow #SAP #GenAI

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Learn how SAP’s Mission Control Center is redefining mission-critical support! On this episode of SAP Change Makers, Vivian Luechau-de la Roche and Oliver Huschke explore how SAP leverages AI to proactively identify risks and prevent disruptions, ensuring seamless business continuity for our customers. Discover how these innovations are helping businesses stay operational, even during the most critical moments. 👉 Tune in! Stefan Steinle Becky Doyle, PHR Bente Vollan Carsten Schwarz Jens Bernotat Karolin Laicher Mohammed M. Ajouz Rohan Patel Sören Ruder Dr. Wieland Schreiner #SAP #SAPSupport #CustomerSupport #MissionCriticalSupport

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We share insights on digital transformation in industrial manufacturing! Join Regina Pötsch (Liferay) and our Jan Rodan as they explore efficient project implementation and process optimization in our free webinar. Don’t miss out on the best practices from leading companies! Register now!

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TECHmeetsFinance goes into the next round! We look forward meeting the TECHCommunity, again - this time in a pre-Wiesn Edition. Registration is now open, see below and see you there! #makethedifference

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🚀 Exciting update: Our latest study together with PwC Deutschland and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management entitled “Decoding Ecosystem Managers” is now available in English 🇬🇧 in PwC's global #LeadershipAgenda. 🌍 Our research, involving 130 global ecosystem managers, reveals three major issues: ️⏲ On average, ecosystem managers spend just 20 hours per week overseeing internal and external business ecosystems. Despite their crucial role in long-term corporate growth and success, they often face limited time for execution. 👩‍🔧 Ecosystem managers typically juggle seven different responsibilities across various key areas within their companies, highlighting the breadth of their tasks. 📊 Companies tend to track ecosystem performance using only three out of six available KPIs, with softer indicators like ecosystem customer satisfaction being the most popular. 🔍 Explore three actionable ways for C-suite leaders to empower ecosystem managers and drive better outcomes. Learn more here: https://pwc.to/3UOXEXv What are your personal experiences as ecosystem managers and how do you define your role? 👉 Feel free to write it in the comments or join our free webinar for ecosystem managers on June 5th with WHU: https://lnkd.in/eWfdSmVV 🙏 Special thanks to our esteemed authors Axel Deniz, Alexander Rösch, Roksana Siewiorek, Roxane Diesing from PwC Deutschland, and Dries Faems from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management for their collaboration. Ecosystemizer #Research #Innovation #Ecosystems #Management

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In the latest episode of the Besser Beraten - Consulting Podcast, Philipp Maier, Co-Founder & Managing Director at White Label Advisory, sits down with Pavol Sikula, CEO of AskBrian. They discuss current trends and hot topics in the consulting market, the fascinating founding story of AskBrian, the transformative role of intelligent assistants in consulting even before ChatGPT, and how AI has fundamentally changed, and will continue to change - the daily routines of consultants. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation packed with industry expertise and forward-thinking perspectives! #AskBrian #AI #podcast #managmentconsulting

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🌟 Reflecting on an Inspiring #NetworkingEvent with #NRWGründerstipendium by KölnBusiness Wirtschaftsförderung 🌟 What a privilege it was to connect with such a dynamic group of #startupfounders, #partners, and #mentors at the recent networking event hosted by NRW Gründerstipendium by #KölnBusiness! ✨ Having had the opportunity to mentor these talented young founders over the past years has been nothing short of rewarding. 🙏 Witnessing their passion, dedication, and innovative spirit has been a constant source of inspiration for me. 💡 But here's the beautiful part – it's not just about what I've been able to offer in terms of #guidance and support. 📝 🤝It's also about the invaluable learnings I've gained from these budding entrepreneurs – their #freshperspectives, resilience in the face of challenges, and willingness to #embracechange have truly reshaped my own approach to business. 🧭As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving startup landscape, events like these serve as powerful reminders of the importance of #collaboration, #mentorship, and #community. 👏Together, we're not just building businesses – we're fostering a #cultureofinnovation and driving positive #change. A heartfelt thank you to #NRW #Gründerstipendium by KölnBusiness Wirtschaftsförderung for orchestrating such a meaningful gathering, and to all the passionate individuals who are shaping the future of #entrepreneurship. Let's keep #inspiring, #empowering, and #supporting one another on this incredible journey! 🚀 #StartupCommunity #Mentorship #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #leadership #disruption

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I'm excited to share that an article I wrote with David Schneiderbauer has been featured by energate! 🎉 In this piece, we explore load balancing technologies and the critical advancements and challenges in expanding renewable energy. The journey toward a sustainable energy future is complex, but the progress we’re making is incredibly promising. Key insights from the article: ⚖️ Ensuring grid stability requires effective load balancing. 🔌 Expanding and modernizing grid infrastructure is crucial to improve connections between energy producers and consumers. 🔋 Strategic investments in energy storage systems and demand side management are vital. ✅ Simplified approval processes and active public participation are essential. 🌍 A holistic approach addressing financial, infrastructural, and regulatory aspects is required. 🤝 Joint efforts are necessary to meet Europe’s and Austria’s future energy goals. Your thoughts and feedback are highly valued—let’s continue this important conversation on sustainable energy solutions! 🌱 For more insights, check out our website (https://accilium.com/en/) and follow our LinkedIn page (accilium) to receive all the latest news! #accilium #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #GreenFuture #EnergyTransition

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If you are not aware, there’s an upcoming event in Lichtenstein next week that promises to be engaging and informative. The agenda suggests a diverse and interesting lineup. It might be a great opportunity to network and stay updated on relevant topics. Be sure to check it out if you're available! For further details, visit the agenda page ... #ai #aiinassetmanagement #assetmanagement #artificialintelligence

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It was indeed a privilege to be part of this event. 👍 I’d like to thank all the participants who made an incredible effort to join us and show the commitment in improving their own IBP/S&OP process. This is just the start of the journey, and I can’t wait for our next exchange. ☺️ #integratedbusinessplanning #salesandoperationsplanning #salesandoperationsexecution #digitalsupplychain #workshops

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