Rolf is SVP and Global General Manager of Platform and Innovation at SAP, he is known as a leading technology and innovation entrepreneur through his work of leading one of Europe’s most innovative clean-tech electric mobility ventures and as a trusted mentor/consultant for companies of all sizes around the world. Rolf is passionate about digital transformation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and e-mobility and is a coveted thought leader on these topics. He has represented SAP in various industry events as a speaker and in technology and business journals around the globe.
Summary
- The interviewee shares experience in working for a big company (0:00)
- Talks about innovation, process, and content (1:33)
- Discusses balancing process and content in large companies (3:42)
- Mentions a successful expansion to North America (16:46)
- Emphasizes the importance of great product and technology (18:56)
- Advocates for partnering with startups rather than copying them (20:34)
- Stresses the significance of leadership and authenticity (26:31)
- Shares his approach to learning and investing in knowledge (4:02)
- Reveals favorite books and advice for success (6:13)
- Talks about personal life and staying sane in the corporate world (7:44)
- Suggests pursuing projects that align with one’s passion (13:07)
- Encourages embracing technology for a better future (14:24)
- Discusses machine learning as a solution for prosperity (15:20)
Interesting Quotes:
Innovation is the change of behavior from people or machines which results in improvement
Innovation makes a Difference and drive change
processes vs content
scale vs agility
In the long run content survives
In big companies the challenge is to bring processes closer to content
Be earlier an entrepreneur
There are no shortcuts in success
The content dictates you the right direction, you don’t need outside advice
There is no speed limit on the extra mile
To become a great leader:
ignore advice
Attract great people by content
Love to lead other people they should become your fans
Be aware people who are strong in content are hard to lead
Deal with the politics for your great people
Resources:
https://www.celonis.com/
