Corals making their own sunscreen and metal hunting bacteria – IMPRESSO #27
In this episode: corals making their own sunscreen, harnessing the dark side for electricity, and bacteria hunting for metal.
Read moreAgile Bullshit Bingo
Agile decision-making is no longer a fashionable buzzword, but a necessity. Let’s remove it from our bullshit bingo cards and use its principles to mitigate our biases and promote better decisions
Raincoats for viruses and drones as forest rangers – IMPRESSO #26
In this episode: Raincoat for viruses, drones as new forest rangers, and photonic chips that rock!
Our Monsters, Inc. Moment
Living with the threat of a global pandemic is challenging on so many levels. But what if the change of perspective is an opportunity too? This could be our Monsters, Inc. moment!
Heroic lamas and bionic arms – IMPRESSO #25
In this edition: lamas as heroes, bionic arms with touch sensation, and a photodegradable plastic that disappears in a realistic time scale
Distributed leadership – if not now, when?
Effective leadership is distributed leadership. We need sensemakers, relaters, visionaries, and inventors. And we need them all working together.
Shapeshifters and Robo-sidekicks – IMPRESSO #24
In this edition: harping in the fog, shapeshifting materials, and robotic sidekicks for our heroes fighting the pandemic.
Series 2. Episode 1. A fresh start in unprecedented times.
After an extended break, I’m now freshly enthusiastic about sharing insights and ideas that inspire me. I hope you’ll join me on this journey; one of the few journeys we can make right now without needing to leave the room!
Social Entrepreneurs are today’s Alchemists
It was fantastic to host changemakers from all over Europe at our home. The best way I can think of describing that contagious and inspirational vibe comes from my daughter. She describes this kind of energy as ”waking up in the morning wanting to light up the world, not just the room next door”.
Foldable mini-microscopes for everyone – IMPRESSO #23
In this edition: foldable mini-microscopes for everyone, a lucky strike against obesity and colouring garments with bacteria
Colombia. Don’t trust Netflix
What’s your first association when being asked about the country Colombia? Chances are your answer will include crime and drugs. You might even consider it a potentially dangerous country to visit. Let me prove you wrong!
Noah’s ark for human germs – IMPRESSO #22
In this edition: Noah’s ark for human germs, mushrooms save bees (and your blueberries) and why you can soon love gummy bears again.
asp. partners with Vienna Stock Exchange
Exciting news: asp. was chosen to be the new Direct Funding Partner of the Vienna Stock Exchange.
Surgeons practice on your 3D printed organs – IMPRESSO #21
In this edition: Surgeons practise on your 3D printed organs, AR smart glasses make hearing impaired love theatre again and waste that lets you fly high.
Armageddon or Golden Age?
Technological progress has many benefits. It does amazing things for us on an individual level and humanity as a whole. But there often is a flip side. Simply calling it unintended consequences doesn’t cut it (anymore).