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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

This is what it looks like when innovation solves a real big fucking problem:

Strategy Entrepreneurship Innovation

This is what it looks like when innovation solves a real big fucking problem:People hearing sound for the first time.Innovators, always remember that this is what we have to strive for: solving real BFPs!Everything else is a waste of time.#innovation #futurepositivity #creativity #entrepreneurship #future #management #strategy #startups #hearing👩🏻‍💻 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀? 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.👍 𝗢𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 �

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

Impressive tech.

Innovation Technology

Impressive tech.Imagine the layers of technology that are necessary to make this happen. Wouldn't have been possible 5 years ago.Source: https://lnkd.in/eqwdNNu7#technology #innovation

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

‍ Using solar energy to pay teachers more?

This school in Arkansas installed solar energy and turned a budget deficit into a surplus. The surplus is used to pay teachers in the local school district more money, subsequently making the job more attractive. The point is: as humanity, we already have solutions to go back into a virtuous cycle. We simply need a little bit of ambition and courage to implement them. #solarenergy #school #innovation Source: https://lnkd.in/ehhta26i

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

It feels like we've been talking about flexible displays for ages, but...

AI Strategy Entrepreneurship

⚡ It feels like we've been talking about flexible displays for ages, but...I feel like they are solutions in search of a problem.Foldable smartphones, yes, ok. Screens in clothes. Or screens on any type of surface e.g. in cars. Yes, maybe.But still I can't get rid of the feeling that they never get out of a certain niche.#innovation #futurepositivity #creativity #entrepreneurship #future #management #strategy #startups #technology

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

This saw stops in 5 milli-seconds to save woodworkers from cutting off their fingers

Innovation Technology

⚡ This saw stops in 5 milli-seconds to save woodworkers from cutting off their fingersEverybody knows one of these old woodworkers who are missing one or two fingers because they cut them off accidentally.This saw blade has a small electrical current going through it.As soon as a human touches the blade the signal changes, because the human body is conductive of electricity.That makes the blade stop immediately.Any other inventions that are potentially life saving that you can share?#innovation

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

Corporate Innovators leveraging their "unfair advantages" in venture building

AI Entrepreneurship Innovation

⚡ Corporate Innovators leveraging their "unfair advantages" in venture buildingAnd then get reality-checked immediately.If you want to do it right, you have to move outside the business, fly under the radar and worry about re-integration later.It's the only way to get going at all.#innovation #futurepositivity #creativity #entrepreneurship #future #management #strategy #startups #technology

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

This robotic, remote-controlled rescue ring operates for 30 minutes under any condition

AI Innovation Product Management

⚡ This robotic, remote-controlled rescue ring operates for 30 minutes under any conditionTime and time again I’m amazed when someone introduces innovation in products that seemed fully done.I mean, a rescue ring has literally barely changed for hundreds of years.Now add some autonomy and AI to it and so it is able to detect someone at danger, launch itself into the see and drive to the person.Et voilà: it’s possible to augment life guards or add a layer of security to formerly unguarded beaches.

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

Learned more about history in this clip than during all history classes in school

Entrepreneurship Technology

⚡ Learned more about history in this clip than during all history classes in schoolOn the other hand, when looking at my nephew's curriculum and school experience (same school I went to) it seems like a lot has changed already.Still I wonder if schools can keep up with the ever increasing pace of technological developments.In my opinion, schools should increasingly focus on teaching evergreen skills like creativity, social skills, courage to think and act out of the box and entrepreneurship.Thes

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

Creepy or cool?

AI Corporate Innovation Culture

⚡ Creepy or cool?This new video calling feature removes the original eyes of the speaker, replacing them with artificially generated ones that always look at the camera.The idea is to create a deeper sense of connection during video calls by giving away the feeling of being looked straight in the eye.Creepy or cool?Source: https://lnkd.in/dUc5zxaj--Intrapreneur? Apply for DOJO 🥋https://www.reruption.com/#innovation #futurepositive #creativity #culture #mindset #entrepreneurship #future #managem

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

This 'history of expression' is an artwork in itself

AI Strategy Entrepreneurship

⚡ This 'history of expression' is an artwork in itselfI have honestly tried to wrap my mind around those constant perspective changes.Reminded me a lot of the artworks of Salvador Dali with the melting clocks or Eschers staircases.How do you like it?#innovation #futurepositivity #creativity #entrepreneurship #future #management #strategy #startups #technology

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

I don’t get enough of these.

Corporate Innovation Strategy Entrepreneurship

⚡ I don’t get enough of these.All you corporate or startup innovators out there: this is what customer centric innovation looks like.If your product or service is not inciting this kind of reaction you’re doing something wrong.--Intrapreneur? Apply for DOJO 🥋https://www.reruption.com/#innovation #futurepositive #creativity #entrepreneurship #future #management #strategy #startups #technology

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Philipp Hoffmann
Philipp Hoffmann

The moment a robot wakes up

Strategy Entrepreneurship Innovation

⚡ The moment a robot wakes upNow imagine this tech 10 years more mature.I'm a strong believer that we will see robots as helpers in our homes and streets during our lifetime.Why? Because the tendency of tech to develop exponentially faster.Just look how far robots have come in only the last few years.#innovation #futurepositivity #creativity #entrepreneurship #future #management #strategy #startups

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