Impact Talks #4: Floris van de Klashorst (former VolksWagen Group, Nokia, Space Engineer)

Join Our Facebook Group Community here: http://bit.ly/sfe-community --- Floris van de Klashorst (formerly VW group) lead a global organization in Volkswagen Group focusing on digital transformation, solutions, and products for all brands in the group ranging from Self Driving Systems, Cloud-based Digital Platforms, Connectivity, OTA and SW platforms. Prior to joining VW Group, Floris was VP Connected Services & Mobility Services at the Renault-Nissan Alliance in Paris, where he build the group-wide cloud-based connected services platform. From 2010 to 2015 Floris was at HERE, leading the Automotive Group, building award-winning embedded and mobile-based connected services, infotainment and navigation solutions, deployed to car manufacturers around the world. Floris joined Nokia In 2000, leading mobile services sales and consulting activities across Western Europe for Nokia Networks. After that, he was a global account director for T-Mobile for Nokia smartphones. From 2005 to 2009 he was based in New York, most recently heading the Nokia Media Network working with hundreds of publishers worldwide, before which he led Nokia Music Service strategy and business development. Prior to joining Nokia, Floris managed his own telecom and Internet consultancy firm with a focus on communication and eCommerce services for the events and telecom industry. His other experience includes roles at Ericsson working on the emergence of mobile networks and telecommunications and before that, managing international consortia for the development of space systems, working with NASA and European Space Agency programs. Floris holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delft with specializations in Man-Machine Interfaces, Robotics, and Business. When not at work, Floris enjoys historic cars, sailing, and other outdoor activities. ____  00:14 Introduction & Start in Innovation 11:50 Career in an engineering consultancy company  17:48 Becoming an entrepreneur in the Telecom industry 24:36 Moving on to Nokia and music distribution industry in US 39:00 Nokia becoming less relevant 49:06 Starting a new Nokia division in Europe: Nokia Location and Commerce 01:04:00 Starting from scratch for the Automobile Alliance  01:08:20 Switch to Volkswagen & The future of VW Electric cars 01:31:33 Moving back to the Netherlands &  Starting a consulting firm in innovation and digital transformation 01:33:35 The future of tech, IoT and innovations 01:38:46 The biggest learning lessons 01:42:45 Books to read & SpaceX 01:50:38 Interesting stories and closing ____ Listen to our SFE podcast - Impact Talks on Anchor or Spotify: https://startupfundingevent.com/podcast/