UNBOXING The Future: Talk Show

Ina Remmers is on a mission to fix bureaucracy at the root. In this episode, the co-founder of Nebenan.de and Rule Mapping explains why building apps won’t solve deep system failures, and how real democratic power starts with connected neighborhoods. This season is produced in partnership with Startup Berlin by Berlin Partner - Subscribe → https://bit.ly/UnboxingTalkShowYoutube★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★ http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE★ https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes: https://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp: https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/00:00 – Intro & Object with Purpose 01:09 – Advice for Impact Startups 01:37 – Berlin's Transformation & Innovation 02:21 – Organ Donation Campaign Origins 04:59 – Symbolic Tattoos for Change 06:45 – Music Jam with Objects 09:44 – Can AI Eliminate Bureaucracy? 12:26 – Bureaucracy: Problem or Enabler? 14:13 – Will AI Replace Human Connection? 17:51 – Berlin as a Deep Tech Powerhouse 24:16 – Working with Policymakers 26:41 – Rule Mapping Explained 31:35 – Rewriting Laws for the Digital Era 37:07 – AI's Role in Law Translation 38:46 – Automating Bureaucracy the Right Way 40:06 – Positive Experiences with Berlin’s Government 42:05 – What Makes Berlin Attractive to Talent? 45:28 – Raising Funds for Impact Startups 49:36 – Sustainable Impact Needs Revenue 52:37 – Berlin’s Unique Startup Ecosystem 55:35 – Q&A – Questions Out of The Box 58:09 – Can Grassroots Spark Policy Change? 01:01:57 – Will AI Strengthen Democracy? 01:04:56 – What is Nebenan.de? 01:06:36 – What is Rule Mapping? 01:08:12 – German Bureaucracy Done Right 01:13:35 – Diversity in Impact Startups 01:16:11 – AI & Job Loss in Government 01:19:48 – Guest Book Question: Viral Book Idea 01:23:24 – Rapid Fire Round 01:27:18 – Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine

Lia Carlucci, scientist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Food Campus Berlin, joins us to unpack the future of food, innovation, and impact. We dive into food tech opportunities, Berlin’s impact scene, diversity in VC, and even jam with grapes. This season is produced in partnership with Startup Berlin by Berlin Partner https://bit.ly/StartupBerlinbyBerlinPartner★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★ http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE★ https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes: https://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp: https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 - Intro & Grapes as a Symbol of Community 0:36 - Collaboration is the New Competition1:28 - Welcome to Unboxing The Future2:01 - Meet Lia Carlucci – Scientist, Entrepreneur, Community Builder2:34 - Object Unboxing: Grapes & Climate Change4:04 - Grape Music Jam Begins6:29 - What is the Future of Food?8:32 - What is a Food System?9:15 - The Next Billion-Dollar Ideas in Food Tech11:40 - Lab Meat & Regulatory Hurdles in Europe14:34 - Why Berlin is an Impact & Innovation Powerhouse16:22 - The Serendipity of Berlin’s Ecosystem19:49 - VCs in Berlin: Trends & Opportunities21:21 - Advising International VCs on Berlin24:27 - Rosenthaler Platz: VC Gossip Central25:10 - Community Box Questions Begin25:44 - Women in VC & the Minority Card27:36 - Why Women Aren’t Founding Startups – Bias & Role Models30:35 - Why Female Founders Dropped in 202433:36 - Unwritten VC Rules That Exclude Diverse Founders34:53 - Would You Invest in an All-Male Team?37:56 - Generational Shift in Gender Perception38:39 - What is Food Campus Berlin?41:46 - Is Food System Change on Consumers or Corporates?44:45 - How Startups Can Collaborate with Corporates47:16 - Impact Metrics VCs Should Track49:25 - Top 3 Tips for Navigating German Bureaucracy52:02 - How Foreign Founders Can Influence Policy53:22 - Guest Book Question: One Thing to Change in the Industry55:21 - Rapid Fire Round: Insights, Advice & Personal Reflections59:34 - Electronic Music Production with Grapes1:08:12 - Grape Beat Final Jam1:10:40 - Outro & Closing Remarks

Robert Gerlach, co-founder of KLIM and creator of the Sustainable Business Model Canvas, unpacks how regenerative agriculture, deep tech, and Berlin’s startup ecosystem are converging to scale climate solutions and transform the future of farming. This season is produced in partnership with Startup Berlin by Berlin Partner https://bit.ly/StartupBerlinbyBerlinPartner★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★ http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE★ https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes: https://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp: https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/Intro & Sequoia Seeds – 0:00Rapid Fire Questions Start – 1:00Host Intro & Berlin Context – 2:30Sequoia Story & Symbolism – 6:15Musical Jam Begins – 7:30Future of Farming – 11:30AI-Powered Agriculture – 16:20Business & Ecology Converge – 18:50Berlin’s Startup Ecosystem – 20:50Raising €22M for KLIM – 25:30Team Building in Berlin – 30:40Diversity in Agriculture – 36:15Out of the Box Q&A – 39:30Healthy, Sustainable Food – 44:30What Is Regenerative Ag? – 46:50Sustainable Business Models – 51:00Working with Big Corporates – 54:15Challenges for Impact Startups – 57:30Guest Book Wisdom – 1:01:00Rapid Fire Round – 1:04:00Final Musical Jam – 1:08:30Closing Words – 1:19:45

Ruth Schah, Head of Bayer Co.Lab Berlin, unpacks how Berlin is emerging as a global biotech hub where startups, Big Pharma, and inclusive innovation are driving the future of medicine. This season is produced in partnership with Startup Berlin by Berlin Partner https://bit.ly/StartupBerlinbyBerlinPartner ★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER)★ http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE★ https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes: https://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp: https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 Intro & Berlin’s Biotech Symbolism 1:22 Welcome to Unboxing the Future 2:27 Ruth’s Object and Biotech Metaphor 6:01 Making Music with Science 8:34 Future of AI in Biotech 12:44 Cell and Gene Therapy Explained 17:19 How Berlin Became a Biotech Hub 23:07 Diversity in the Life Sciences 27:38 Community Questions: Startups and Big Pharma 37:06 What Bayer CoLab Offers 46:22 Startup Tips for Partnering with Pharma 48:36 Guest Book Questions with Ruth 52:15 Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine

Martin Schilling, the brain behind N26’s massive scale-up, unpacks what it takes for Europe—and Berlin—to lead the Deep Tech and Social Impact revolution. This season is produced in partnership with Startup Berlin by Berlin Partner https://bit.ly/StartupBerlinbyBerlinPartner★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER)★ http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE★ https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes: https://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp: https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/00:00 Intro & N26 Scale-Up Story 02:00 Martin's Book & Key Learnings 04:25 What is a North Star 07:10 Hiring During a Crisis 09:45 Growth Capital Challenges in Europe 11:45 🎵 Object Music Jam 12:00 Will Deep Tech Fix the World? 14:00 What is Deep Tech? 15:15 Crisis of Ambition in Europe 18:30 Berlin as Deep Tech Powerhouse 22:00 Deep Tech Momentum Bootcamp 25:20 Building Europe's Medici Network 27:45 3 Things to Scale Unicorns in Europe 30:10 Call to European Wealth: Invest in Tech 34:40 Connecting European Tech Ecosystems 40:51 📦 Questions Out of the Box 44:30 Why Deep Tech Gets Stuck in Universities 48:30 Why Isn’t Deep Tech in the News? 52:30 Can SaaS Investors Enter Deep Tech? 54:00 German Bureaucracy & Startups 56:06 Startup Tips for Navigating the German System 61:10 AI Act & Its Impact 66:15 Deep Tech in Life Sciences 68:30 European Exits & Capital Markets 73:00 📖 Guestbook Question 75:00 🎵 Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine

In this episode of Questions Out of the Box, we sit down with Alicia from Make.org. She unpacks how AI is shaping civic life and democracy, from disinformation to digital activism. What comes next could change democracy forever. ★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/

In this episode of Questions Out of the Box, we sit down with Matthias Treutwein, co-founder of Enpact — the leading non-profit supporting entrepreneurs across the Global South and Europe -- and dive into the question: Can you really do good, stay financially sustainable, and build systems that empower people for the long term?★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/

Rainer Seider, the Head of Unit of International Affairs at Berlin’s Senate Chancellery, is Unboxing The Future of Berlin's Internationalization. ★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 - Introduction & Rainer’s Novel1:30 - Magic in Berlin: Rainer’s Anti-Potter Novel4:34 - Art, Magic, and Everyday Life6:29 - Musical Experiment: Turning a Book into Music9:00 - Why Rainer Moved to Berlin10:13 - What Rainer Loves and Hates About Berlin11:59 - Rainer’s Journey into Internationalization16:09 - Eurocentrism in Education and Global Perspectives19:44 - Berlin in the 1990s: A City in Transition22:24 - The Rise of Berlin’s Startup Scene25:26 - Berlin’s Global Brand: From Techno to Startups27:56 - Out-of-the-Box Questions: What People Say About Rainer29:23 - Handling Failure: Rainer’s Perspective31:12 - Asia-Pacific Week and Berlin’s Global Connections35:04 - Startups in Berlin: Talent Drives Internationalization37:14 - Rainer’s Role: Berlin’s Head of International Affairs41:00 - Berlin’s Nightlife: A Business Asset42:22 - Challenges in Berlin’s Cultural Funding45:03 - Bureaucracy in Berlin: Challenges for Foreign Businesses46:40 - Berlin vs. Paris: Startup Ecosystems Compared50:30 - Berlin’s Global Appeal: Marketing Challenges54:42 - Migration and Diversity: Berlin’s Openness in a Changing World59:06 - The Role of History in Shaping Perceptions1:01:02 - Simple Answers for Complex Problems1:03:15 - Guest Book Questions: A New Rule for Music1:05:27 - Rainer’s Vision for Berlin’s Future1:09:28 - Musical Collaboration: Creating the Episode’s Soundtrack1:15:44 - Closing Thoughts: Berlin’s Open and Diverse Future

Luanny Tiago da Conceiçao, managing director of Berlin Music Commission is Unboxing the Future of Berlin Cultural Scene.★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 Introduction and Welcome2:01 A Story of Family and Resilience5:46 Cultural Identity and Berlin Beginnings9:31 Love and Challenges of Berlin12:21 Transition into the Music Industry16:01 The Role of the Berlin Music Commission21:01 Challenges Faced by Artists24:31 Cultural Scene and Funding Issues29:01 Resilience in the Face of Challenges33:01 Empowering Women and Minorities37:01 Advice for Emerging Artists40:01 Personal Resilience and Self-Care45:01 The Future of the Music Industry and Berlin49:01 Interactive Music Session55:01 Gratitude1:12:23 - The GuestBook Question 1:20:59 - Visions for The Future1:26:02 - Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine

Bianca Praetorius, Top6 Founder Miss Germany 2025, co-founder of Vorstand KlimaUnion and Startup Pitch Coach is Unboxing The Future of the Berlin Startup Ecosystem.★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 - Intro: Setting the Stage2:00 - Meet Bianca Pretorius: The Pitch Coach Extraordinaire3:12 - The Object that Defines Bianca5:45 - The Clicker Beat Session10:26 - First Impressions of Berlin11:27 - What Bianca Loves and Hates About Berlin15:04 - From Actress to Startup Coach: Bianca’s Journey17:54 - The Power of Berlin’s Networks19:32 - Bianca’s Role as a Super Connector21:33 - Bianca’s First Startup Coaching Experience24:06 - Thousands of Pitches Later: Bianca’s Reflection26:12 - Balancing Motherhood and Career31:56 - Bianca’s Passion for Politics34:44 - Running for European Parliament37:01 - Startup Thinking in Politics42:05 - Joining the Conservative Climate Movement45:42 - Advice for Foreigners Wanting to Shape Berlin46:29 - Gender Roles and Dating Dynamics50:59 - Bianca’s Curated Dating Platform Vision52:11 - Career Mistakes and Lessons Learned56:03 - Best Career Decisions57:34 - Out-of-the-Box Questions: Favorite Everyday Sound58:37 - Defeats and Instagram vs. Reality1:00:21 - Real Estate Prices and Berlin’s Innovation Scene1:02:02 - The Future of Berlin's Social Dynamics1:20:42 - The GuestBook Question1:22:25 - Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine

Travis Todd, founder of Silicon Allee and Fraunhofer Research Institute Venture Architect is Unboxing The Future of Berlin as the Bridge Between Research Institutions and Startups.★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 - Start & Episode Intro 2:18 - Meet Our Hosts and Guest 3:02 - Introduction to Fraunhofer Time Lab 5:05 - Travis Todd’s Object: A Cookbook with a Story 9:05 - Interactive Music Session Begins 10:59 - Travis Todd’s Journey to Berlin 13:02 - What Travis Loves and Hates About Berlin 14:18 - Startup Bureaucracy in Berlin Explained 16:36 - Founding Silicon Alley and Its Impact 19:58 - The Fear of Idea Theft in Startup Ecosystems 22:03 - The Importance of Community Meetups 24:26 - Startups, Pop-Up Stores, and Social Responsibility 26:46 - The Role of VC in Driving ESG and Sustainability 27:37 - Challenges in the Startup Innovation Cycle 28:17 - Out of the Box Question: Making the Most of Opportunities 31:21 - Lessons Learned from Startup Pivots 33:07 - Silicon Alley’s Present and Future Initiatives 38:20 - What is Deep Tech? 44:30 - The Collaboration Between Academia and Startups 49:25 - How Startups Can Collaborate with Research Institutions 55:09 - Role Models and Culture in Academic-Startup Collaboration 58:23 - The Importance of Diversity in Ecosystems 1:01:01 - The GuestBook Question 1:02:05 - How Diversity Drives Innovation in Berlin 1:12:07 - The Future of Berlin's Startup Scene 1:17:00 - Trends Shaping Berlin’s Future 1:19:48 - Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine1:20:05 - Utopian Vision for Berlin 1:22:00 - Closing Remarks & Thank You

Obama Leader, MIT Under 35 Innovator and Founder/CEO of Plan Lubomila Jordanova is Unboxing The Future of Berlin as an International Business Hub. ★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 - Introduction to the Episode 2:00 - Hosts and Guest Introduction 3:09 - Personal Object: The Battery Pack Symbolism 4:35 - Music Collaboration with Guest 8:10 - Guest’s Journey to Berlin 10:26 - What’s Love and Hate About Berlin 12:06 - Sacrifices in Building Plan A 15:54 - Collaboration vs Competition in Sustainability 18:22 - Family Influence on Success 22:41 - Importance of Speaking German in Business 24:39 - Serendipitous Opportunities in Berlin 26:10 - Navigating Perceptions as a Founder 31:18 - Learning to Present with Confidence 33:00 - The Role of Creativity and Art in Business 37:07 - The Power of Co-working Spaces 38:38 - Balancing Work and Personal Life 40:59 - Defining Success: Internal and External Recognition 43:02 - Biggest Mistake in the Founder Journey 44:24 - Key Decisions that Shaped Plan A 45:42 - Why Berlin is an Ideal Startup Hub 48:22 - The City’s Open and International Ecosystem 50:23 - Funding Challenges for Startups in Berlin 52:29 - Green Tech Alliance: Impact and Vision 54:16 - Gender and Entrepreneurship in Berlin 57:33 - Overcoming Gender Bias as a Female Founder 59:37 - The Role of Innovation Labs and Corporate Partnerships 1:01:13 - Berlin’s Unique Advantages and Areas for Improvement 1:05:48 - Evolving Community Engagement and Future Plans 1:08:16 - Creating Spaces for Entrepreneurial Growth 1:14:15 - The GuestBook Question1:15:32 - Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine

We've talked to the founder of Tresor Club, Matthias "Jonnie" Stieler, and the award-winning filmmaker Florian Opitz about the challenges Berlin's cultural and underground scene is facing with the changes the city has suffered lately. ★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 1:36 - Meet the Guests: Berlin's Cultural Legends 3:13 - Personal Objects: Punk Vinyl and Multitool Symbolism 5:36 - Spontaneous Music Jam with the Hosts 8:55 - Stories of East and West Berlin Beginnings 12:00 - First Impressions of Berlin in the 1990s 13:29 - What Do You Love and Hate About Berlin? 18:09 - Subculture vs Mainstream in Berlin 23:01 - Maintaining Ideals While Adapting 28:36 - Subculture Collectives in Modern Berlin 31:18 - The Influence of Social Media on Youth Identity 36:41 - Founding Tresor: Building a Community Space 39:08 - The Startup Invasion and Gentrification Issues 44:22 - Long-Term Solutions for Berlin’s Creative Spaces 47:21 - Vision for Berlin’s Future: A National Trust for Culture 53:27 - Political Hurdles in Preserving Berlin's Heritage 59:43 - Memorable Mistakes and Key Lessons Learned 1:12:43 - Good Decisions that Defined Careers 1:16:33 - Fun Out-of-the-Box Questions: Youthful Dreams and Parental Wisdom 1:23:14 - Constructing the Future of Berlin’s Creative Ecosystem 1:41:32 - The GuestBook Question 1:45:27 - Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine

In this episode, we are Unboxing: The Future of Coworking and Communities in Berlin. Co-founders of betahaus and coworking visionaries, Max Von der Ahé and Madeleine Gummer von Mohl, explore the evolution of workspaces and the vital role of community in fostering innovation, creativity, and sustainability. They bring their rich experience and unique insights into building one of the first and most successful coworking spaces globally. They shared their thoughts on the future trends in coworking, the importance of building resilient communities in the face of changing work dynamics, and how coworking spaces can act as catalysts for social and professional networking.★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 - Introduction to the Episode 1:04 - Meet the Founders of Germany’s First Coworking Space 2:04 - Symbolic Objects: A Problem-Solving Box and a Skateboard 5:51 - Music Jam Session with the Guests 7:08 - What Brought You to Berlin? 8:00 - First Impressions of Berlin 10:04 - What Do You Dislike About Berlin? 12:28 - The Raw and Real Side of Berlin 13:16 - The Freedom Berlin Offers 14:11 - Balancing Parenthood and Entrepreneurship 18:25 - Childhood Dreams and Career Aspirations 20:18 - How Much of Beta House Reflects Who You Are? 23:31 - If You Could Start Over Without Memory, What Would You Do? 25:23 - Founding Beta House in 2009: The Key Moments 26:36 - Celebrating Small Wins vs. The Big Picture 28:17 - Beta House’s Motto: Always in Beta 31:17 - Empowering Intrapreneurs Within the Team 33:25 - Biggest Career Mistakes and Lessons Learned 35:37 - Knowing Your Numbers: A CEO’s Responsibility 39:12 - The Challenges of Expansion and Market Risks 42:23 - Key Decisions That Strengthened Beta House 45:24 - The Role of Beta House X in Innovation 49:45 - Out-of-the-Box Questions: What People Get Wrong About You 51:08 - Moments of Feeling Like an Idiot 53:03 - Rating Statements About Beta House’s Culture 55:34 - The Future of Affordable Spaces in Berlin 58:38 - Creating Safe Spaces for Newcomers in Berlin 1:01:42 - Why Berlin Needs a New Vision 1:04:23 - The Present and Future of Coworking 1:08:11 - Community Support During the Pandemic 1:10:27 - Building a Caring Culture at Beta House 1:11:26 - Why Some Communities Thrive and Others Don’t 1:16:15 - The Role of Corporate Innovation Programs 1:20:18 - The Evolution of Beta Pitch and Investor Engagement 1:26:34 - The Guest Book Question1:28:21 - Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine

Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and networking are what Martin has done since he founded his first company in 1986. In 35 years of deejaying around the globe, releasing more than 200 records, and finally conceiving and founding the Riverside Studios in Berlin, he became more and more of a networking and community-building specialist. Today he runs different businesses based on his experience in new strategies, communication, and networking.★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 - Episode Intro1:30 - Meet the Hosts and Special Guest 3:00 - Symbolic Object: Sennheiser Headphones Story 7:10 - Music Collaboration: Creating a Beat Together 10:30 - Martin's Journey: From Stuttgart to Berlin 15:20 - First Impressions of Berlin's Cultural Scene 19:00 - West Berlin Subculture Before the Wall Fell 23:00 - What Martin Loves and Hates About Berlin 25:30 - Raising Kids in Berlin's Dynamic Environment 30:50 - Leonardo da Vinci's Approach to Innovation 34:00 - Is Berlin the New Florence for Creatives? 37:10 - How Curation Shapes Creative Spaces 42:50 - Founding Riverside Studios: Lessons Learned 48:10 - Importance of Trust in Creative Communities 51:20 - Out-of-the-Box Questions: Teenage Confessions 54:00 - Sound and Silence: Everyday Noise Challenges 57:30 - Berlin's Future: Preserving and Growing Creativity 1:03:00 - Real Estate Crisis: Challenges and Solutions 1:08:00 - Repurposing Spaces: Transforming Old Buildings 1:14:00 - Building Inclusive Spaces for All Creators 1:18:30 - Government Collaboration in Innovation Hubs 1:23:20 - Martin’s Utopian Vision for Berlin 1:26:40 - The Guest Book Question 1:29:00 - Closing Reflections and Key Takeaways1:30:34 Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine

In this episode, we will be Unboxing: The Livability and Opportunities in Berlin. Delphine spent her executive career rolling out European e-commerce businesses. She is a former VP of Zalando and since 2018, she has been building out her non-executive portfolio. Today, she sits on the Board of Advisors for Decathlon and Flaconi.★ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY (NEWSLETTER) ★http://eepurl.com/iPqoJE★ LET’S CONNECT HERE ★https://www.instagram.com/unboxingtalkshow/https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxingTalkShowhttps://www.instagram.com/ainthemachine/https://www.facebook.com/AinTheMachine★ LISTEN TO AIN THEMACHINE'S MUSIC ★Spotify https://spoti.fi/36KOYYMSubscribe to our Spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/36Sss07Soundcloud https://bit.ly/Soundcloud AinTheMachine iTunes http://apple.co/2Z1KmJmBandcamp https://ainthemachine.bandcamp.com/0:00 - Episode Introduction 1:03 - Meet the Guest: Former Zalando VP 2:17 - Symbolic Object: The Key to Opening Doors 5:40 - Creating Music with Objects: A Collaborative Beat 9:35 - Why Move to Berlin? Career and Personal Shifts 15:20 - First Impressions of Berlin’s Unique Energy 16:54 - What I Love and Dislike About Berlin 19:24 - Settling in with Four Kids and a New Job 23:08 - Dating and Relationships in Berlin 28:30 - Challenges as a Powerful Woman in the Dating Scene 33:49 - Breaking Relationship Stereotypes 39:03 - Building a Social Network as an Expat in Berlin 42:58 - Founding a Women's Network for Leadership 43:09 - Career Mistakes: Undervaluing Networking 48:33 - Effective Networking: Knowing Your Ask and Give 51:18 - Best Career Decision: Joining Zalando 55:44 - Taking Risks and Jumping at Opportunities 57:01 - The "Out of the Box" Questions Game Begins 1:02:14 - The Power of Intersectionality in Leadership 1:05:00 - Inclusivity in Social and Business Spaces 1:06:31 - Future of Berlin's Professional Ecosystem 1:23:41 - Question from The Guest Book1:26:23 - Guest Makes Original Electronic Music with Ain TheMachine

Unboxing is not just any talk show, it's unfiltered open-hearted conversations about topics that impact our everyday lives. All are served in a surprisingly entertaining format, including musical jams, with our unique hosts: @AinTheMachine and Iva Jankovic. In this season we will be Unboxing The Future of Berlin. The city has grown and changed a lot in the last years leaving us with an open question: What vision do we want to develop for Berlin so it remains a livable and thriving city? Unboxing is executive produced by betahaus and @AinTheMachine. Produced by Olivia Czetwertynski. Music by @Ain TheMachine. Light by Jochen Mueller, recorded by Arthur Keir at betahaus HQ in Berlin.