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From Neighbors to Partners: How We Plan to Help Children Through Iniuva

A chance encounter in a Hamburg apartment building brought Markus Baumanns and pediatrician Professor Søren Gersting together. Today, they are building Iniuva together—a startup that uses artificial intelligence to develop drugs for rare genetic diseases in children. Company Companions is on board as an investment partner: Markus Baumanns will serve as chairman of the board and, together with Gersting, is establishing the governance and financing structure for the next phase of growth. “ZEIT für Unternehmer” met with the two for an interview.

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Newsletter: "Embracing Uncertainty"

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July 14, 2024

#25 You can all go to hell. At least for 20 minutes.

The beneficial effect of a short midday nap is in stark contrast to its reputation.

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June 9, 2024

#24 A Boom in "What-if" Questions

In a world full of uncertainties, the question arises as to how companies like Moderna develop a future-oriented strategy with "what if" questions and bold visions.

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May 12, 2024

#23 What's your take on China?

The former love for the extended workbench of German industry has cooled. We are offended to realize that China is no longer the low-wage country it once was, but has become a high-tech location.

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April 14, 2024

#22 Between the Karma Booklet and Durability

In times of economic uncertainty, there is a growing contradiction between the increasing demands of employees and the challenges of company management. How do you manage a company that is increasingly striving for a feel-good atmosphere and self-fulfilment despite crises?

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March 10, 2024

#21 Much remains unclear; everything is still up in the air

At Harvard Business School, I learned how companies can use generative AI to transform their business models and master uncertainty. Insights into the competition for AI and the need to make bold, forward-looking decisions now.

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Feb. 11, 2024

#20 Deutsche Bahn – A Case Study in Dealing with Uncertainty

Delays, cancellations and broken on-board bistros - rail users today react with composure and humor. Find out here why the railroads should rethink their punctuality targets and offer passengers more flexibility.

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Jan. 14, 2024

#19 Women in Power

The lives of eleven women who sort trash in Kerala and support their families with lottery winnings while continuing to work. Another report examines the growing influence of women in Indian companies, who lead through collaboration and selflessness,

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Dec. 10, 2023

#18 Lone Wolf or Strong Peers?

The trend towards collective leadership in companies is growing, as today's challenges require versatile skills and teamwork. Studies show that companies with co-CEOs or leadership teams create significantly more value while keeping egos in check.

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Nov. 12, 2023

#17 Enough with the whining in the business world

The Executive Board of the Family Business Foundation criticizes the challenges facing SMEs, including high levels of bureaucracy and regulatory upheaval. However, instead of just complaining about the political framework conditions, companies should question their own management strategies and recognize the opportunities presented by economic change.

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Oct. 8, 2023

#16 Don't ask how I'm doing!

Company-wide employee satisfaction surveys often produce inaccurate results as they do not take into account important influencing factors such as leadership and personal circumstances. Targeted flash surveys and individual leadership offer a more effective way to increase motivation and promote employee retention.

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Sept. 24, 2023

#15 Skilled Labor Shortage—A Myth?

Contractor Hubert Rhomberg challenges the notion of a skills shortage and shows how his company has succeeded through innovation, humanity, and a culture of knowledge sharing. The article explores why the skills shortage is often a myth and what approaches companies can take for the future

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Sept. 10, 2023

#14 Limitations Spark Creativity

Many companies are currently experiencing hectic nervousness due to crises, cost pressure and strategic uncertainty. However, these challenges also promote innovation and change, which lead to greater efficiency and creativity in the long term.

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