Digital Transformers by Boldheart

Most founders never succeed. So what do the top 10% actually do differently? In this episode, Kilian talks with Yani Dragov, founder of Smart Organic, about the mindset shifts, leadership mistakes, and counterintuitive practices that helped him build a nine-figure organic food business.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast, hosted by founder, investor and podcast host Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear how to grow your businesses, make more money, and leave a legacy, and the many lessons learned by 8, 9 and 10-figure entrepreneurs.Kilian Karrasch’s socials: LinkedInYani Dragov’s socials: LinkedIn, Bettr Foods, LoveRawTimeline:01:53 How to Continuously Evolve as a Founder02:32 Key Lessons Learned Building a 150M€ Food Business03:47 The Importance of Delegation04:40 The Traits of Successful Founders06:54 Reinventing the Business Model07:46 Acquiring Distressed Brands08:53 The Importance of Branding10:39 Creating Products that Stand Out11:38 Starting Over: What Would Yani Do?12:52 Tactical Advice for Founders

Traditional insurance models are limited in growth. In this episode with Robert Dietrich, CEO of Hiscox Europe, we discuss what it takes for embedded insurance and AI-driven models to work and dive into a blended cyber-insurance opportunity worth exploring.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, and how you can build new products and business models around them to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses.About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models.Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedInAbout the guest:Robert Dietrich is the CEO of Hiscox Europe, a specialist global insurer. Under his former leadership, Hiscox Germany quadrupled its growth and expanded into direct-to-consumer, technology, and cyber insurance. Today, Robert continues the transformative growth at Hiscox Europe, leveraging technology to meet the evolving needs of brokers and clients.Follow Robert's socials: LinkedInTimeline: (01:13) - Embedded Insurance - and it's key success factors(10:06) – Building flexible, customer-centric tech systems for modern insurance(16:16) – How AI can enhance underwriting processes and reduce costs(24:45) – Exploring AI-based cybersecurity solutions with insurance benefits

Looking to build new revenue streams in real estate? Discover the latest market dynamics and digital business opportunities and understand how you can use them to your advantage - in this episode with iad Group Portugal CEO Alfredo Valente.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, and how you can build new products and business models around them to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses.About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models.Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedInAbout the guest:Alfredo Valente is the CEO of Portugal at aid Group, one of the leading real estate networks and service providers. With his innovative approach to the real estate market, Alfredo has been pivotal in integrating digital solutions to enhance property accessibility and investment attractiveness in Portugal. His expertise in navigating the complexities of modern real estate markets makes him a sought-after leader in the industry.Follow Alfredo's socials: LinkedInTimeline: (00:55) - Challenges in the real estate market & how to adapt to them(06:20) - The biggest opportunity in the real estate market along the whole value chain(11:20) - Opportunities for education and advisory services in real estate(18:00) - Rent-to-own models & their potential(18:50) - How to leverage data analytics & AI for market insights 

The insurance industry is ripe for change. In this engaging episode, Nicolas Pöltl, CEO of BNP Paribas Cardif in Germany, and Kilian Karrasch discuss what the future of insurance looks like and how companies can build it best, and explore one of the biggest untapped business opportunities in the insurance market. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, and how you can build new products and business models around them to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses.About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models.Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedInAbout the guest: Nicolas Pöltl is the CEO of BNP Paribas Cardif in Germany. BNP Paribas Cardif is one of the leading bancassurance and personal insurance providers worldwide with a presence in 30 countries. Nicolas has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. His mission at BNP Paribas Cardif in Germany is to leverage data, technology, and agile systems to reinvent traditional insurance models for the 21st century.Follow Nicolas' socials: LinkedInTimeline:(2:03) – Shifting the paradigm: the importance of customer experience in insurance(4:53) – Automating the claims process(7:53) – How to lay the right technical foundation(10:28) – Creating a culture of innovation and teamwork(14:38) – Embedded insurance - and what it takes to succeed(16:11) – Exploring the biggest untapped opportunity: insurance opportunities in the German real estate market(22:13) - The future of AI-driven health insurance

Learn the single best way to screen and validate 100s of ideas & launch multiple new revenue streams in just 1 year— without breaking the bank. This episode unveils how corporates can use "Innoventuring" to redefine the way they build new ventures. Plus, we discuss 2 travel ideas you should start now. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses.About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models.Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedInAbout the guest: Francesco Ferreri is the Director of Innovation at FUNKE ONE, one of Germany's leading media groups, and the former co-founder of two successful startups. Under Francesco's leadership, Funke One has incubated multiple new business models prone to contribute significantly to group profits in the coming years.Follow Francesco's socials: LinkedInTimeline:(01:59) - The Secret Sauce to Successful Corporate Venture Building(08:24) - How to Set Up a Successful Corporate Venture Structure(10:37) - Creating Deal Flow - and Choosing the Right Approach(16:28) - How to be Scrappy - a Travel Industry Case Study(23:00) - Optimizing Costs in the Innovation Process(27:24) - Opening the Black-Box: Utilizing Consumer Data for 10x Innovation Results(32:07) - The Importance of Accepting Innovation Failures(37:54) - Danger! Disconnect Between Innovators and Business Units(43:08) - Francesco's Pitch for a Conversational AI in Business Travel Planning.(49:56) - Kilian's pitch for Next-Gen Personalization in TravelTravel Idea to Steal: Journey AI - Optimizing Business Travel with AI