AI & Why - Leadership in the age of AI
How AI really works.
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AI & Why - Leadership in the age of AI
Simon Biela talks to leading figures from business, technology and research about the real questions behind AI:
Where does strategic added value arise?
What does all this mean for your company — in concrete terms?
And how can companies exploit the full potential of AI?
You don't need any tech knowledge — just the right questions and the curiosity to understand what AI can do for your business.
Microsoft Insider: What is really happening with AI in German companies
Microsoft is at the center of AI change like hardly any other company. From an office package to an AI CoPilot, from software licenses to intelligent assistants — and right in the middle of it all: German SMEs. But how far have companies really come when it comes to artificial intelligence? And how is AI also changing Microsoft's own business model?
Simon talks about this with Patrick Schidler.
5 barriers to why AI projects often fail and what really helps!
In this episode, Simon and Alex Dickmann look at the 5 biggest barriers that prevent companies from really using AI in practice. With the AI Village in Hürth, Alex has created a place where exactly these hurdles are to be overcome — with real projects and real progress.
AI in the future: Which scenarios are realistic
When we talk about AI, it's often about the here and now: new tools, hypes, and short-term effects. But what actually happens in 5-10 years — and which scenarios are realistic?
Simon talks about this in this episode with Andreas Engler, CTO at Flightright. Andreas has a doctorate in physics and is a prime example of how to transfer deep theoretical knowledge into practice.
How AI is radically changing content — and how to make the right use of marketing opportunities
In this episode, Simon talks to Tobias Haucke, who accompanies creative teams on their AI transformation. They talk about how photo shoots, campaigns or entire commercials are already being created based on AI today, why waiting is not an option and what mistakes managers should avoid if they want to get their team fit.
C-level AI skepticism: The most common (against) arguments
Many board members and decision makers want AI — but just as many doubt it. Is ROI not measurable? Models are “becoming more and more stupid”? Legal risks? Missing data? Is AI endangering jobs and culture?
In this episode, Simon talks to Sven Buchholz, Senior AI Consultant at taod, about the most common objections we encounter in German companies — and how you can react on an equal footing, well-founded and without buzzwords.
EU AI Act without panic - What really counts
In this episode, Simon talks to Lutz Keppeler, Partner at Heuking, about the most important misunderstandings surrounding the EU AI Act. Together, they classify what is really relevant today and how companies can now use AI wisely, risk-consciously and without panic.
April 23, 2026 | 6 pm | CODE_n Stuttgart
Event: AI Networking for Leaders (Stuttgart)
An event for managers and decision makers who want to strategically advance AI and make valuable contacts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Raise the Potential
Each episode provides you with real use cases and aha moments, explained in an understandable way. You don't need any tech knowledge — just the right questions and the curiosity to understand what AI can do for your business.
Plain language instead of hype:Understand how AI works.
Focus on business:Not buzzwords, but impact.
Real use cases:Practical examples with aha moments.
Decisions with AI: not onlytalk about it.
Regardless of whether you are currently working on an exciting project, have a question about using AI or simply want to share an idea that absolutely belongs in one of our podcast episodes: We are happy to hear from you!
