Startup Focus with Game-Changers, Presented by SAP 6o6s6x

The buzz: Congratulations! How do you know when your tech startup is a success? A big enterprise answers your call. What’s in it for them? Your disruptive products and solutions deliver the innovation they cannot develop on their own due to cost, change-resistant culture, lack of agility, and sluggish internal creativity. Our of startups and advisors will share insights on the entrepreneur’s journey from vision to getting the big players to say “Yes!” The experts speak. Ian Nazzari, Huru Systems: “For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled” -Richard Feynman. Simon Bain, SearchYourCloud: “And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly: what is essential is invisible to the eye” -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Dave Katona, SAP: “Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great” -Chef Gusteau, Ratatoulle. us for The Startup Mindset: Innovation for Sale.

The buzz: “The customer’s perception is your reality” (Kate Zabriskie). Computers, mobile phones and devices listen, learn, speak in human-like cognitive interactions, thanks to Artificial Intelligence. Smart companies are marrying AI-savvy bots with a human touch to help customer service reps prioritize, respond better, and proactively offer solutions that may eliminate the need for service. Can AI revolutionize your customer service interactions and service models? The experts speak. Bejoy Narayana, Boodskapper: “I've never met anyone who likes calling a business. And no one wants to have to install a new app for every service or business they want to interact with” (M. Zuckerberg). Dave Katona, SAP: “I believe that at the end of the century the use of words and general educated opinion will have altered so much that one will be able to speak of machines thinking without expecting to be contradicted” (A. Turing). us for Beyond Offshoring: Customer Service Reinvented by AI.

The buzz: Where does the average Joe store their money? In a bank’s current or savings or a safety deposit. But the blockchain could become a new repository of value (R. Botsman). Blockchain is redefining how we transact in the digital world where digitized trust is required. WEF research found 58% of tech execs expect 10% of global GDP ($5.3 trillion) to be stored on the blockchain by 2025. Are startups paying attention? The experts speak. Drew Hingorani, Ai-BlockChain: “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs” (Jillian Michaels). Peter Ebert, CryptoWork: “Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve” (J.K.Rowling). Andreas Fichter, SAP: “We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don't…be lulled into inaction” (Bill Gates). us for Blockchain, Trust and Startups.

The buzz: Where does the average Joe store their money? In a bank’s current or savings or a safety deposit. But the blockchain could become a new repository of value" (R. Botsman). Blockchain is redefining how we transact in the digital world where digitized trust is required. WEF research found 58% of tech execs expect 10% of global GDP ($5.3 trillion) to be stored on the blockchain by 2025. Are startups paying attention? The experts speak. Drew Hingorani, Ai-BlockChain: “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs” (Jillian Michaels). Peter Ebert, CryptoWork: “Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve” (J.K.Rowling). Andreas Fichter, SAP: “We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don't…be lulled into inaction” (Bill Gates). us for Blockchain, Trust and Startups.

The buzz: “The real secret of success in Government 2.0 is thinking about government as a platform” (Dr. Mark Drapeau). “Government of the people, by the people, for the people” resonates around the world, yet polls reveal deep distrust of governing institutions that forget the people. Enter E-Government and Open Government. When combined, they pave the way for Government 2.0, a next generation collaborative technology using social media, cloud computing, new technologies and AI-based apps to increase citizen participation. The experts speak. Colleen Hardwick, PlaceSpeak: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” (President Franklin D. Roosevelt). Michelle Specktor, IPgallery: “Reality leaves a lot to the imagination” (John Lennon). Mark Noronha, SAP: ““Every man…feels that he is a participator in the government of affairs, not merely at an election one day in the year, but every day” (Thomas Jefferson). us for Smart Citizens: How to Make Government More able.

The buzz: “The real secret of success in Government 2.0 is thinking about government as a platform” (Dr. Mark Drapeau). “Government of the people, by the people, for the people” resonates around the world, yet polls reveal deep distrust of governing institutions that forget the people. Enter E-Government and Open Government. When combined, they pave the way for Government 2.0, a next generation collaborative technology using social media, cloud computing, new technologies and AI-based apps to increase citizen participation. The experts speak. Colleen Hardwick, PlaceSpeak: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” (President Franklin D. Roosevelt). Michelle Specktor, IPgallery: “Reality leaves a lot to the imagination” (John Lennon). Mark Noronha, SAP: ““Every man…feels that he is a participator in the government of affairs, not merely at an election one day in the year, but every day” (Thomas Jefferson). us for Smart Citizens: How to Make Government More able.

The buzz: “Retail is undergoing a massive change, and there is a chance for new leaders to emerge and older brands to reinvent themselves. (Kirsten Green) Retailers: Your in-store customer experience can for up to 98% of total sales. Going digital shouldn't mean focusing on “clicks” instead of “bricks”. To compete with online retailers, brick-and-mortar stores need to transform. How? Tesla acts strictly as a showroom, with no on-hand inventory and only online ordering. Apple, Microsoft, Target and Walmart adopt the latest technologies to bring the customer back to the retail floor. Need help? Tech startups can help make your in-store experience shine again. The experts speak. Guillaume Waline, Indigo Connected Retail: “Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it (Winston Churchill). Steve Rietzke, SAP: “If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time” (Steve Jobs). us for Digital Shopping Era Clicks vs. Bricks: Rescuing Brick-and-Mortar.

The buzz: “Retail is undergoing a massive change, and there is a chance for new leaders to emerge and older brands to reinvent themselves." (Kirsten Green) Retailers: Your in-store customer experience can for up to 98% of total sales. Going digital shouldn't mean focusing on “clicks” instead of “bricks”. To compete with online retailers, brick-and-mortar stores need to transform. How? Tesla acts strictly as a showroom, with no on-hand inventory and only online ordering. Apple, Microsoft, Target and Walmart adopt the latest technologies to bring the customer back to the retail floor. Need help? Tech startups can help make your in-store experience shine again. The experts speak. Guillaume Waline, Indigo Connected Retail: “Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it" (Winston Churchill). Steve Rietzke, SAP: “If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time” (Steve Jobs). us for Digital Shopping Era Clicks vs. Bricks: Rescuing Brick-and-Mortar.

The buzz: “In 2017 over 2000 AI driven startups were being born...” (paganresearch.io/startups-that-are-leading-the-ai-space-right-now/). From self-driving cars to drones to smartphones, intelligent homes and voice assistants – artificial intelligence is ingrained into every technology we use, whether Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, or others. How do new companies in the AI space imagine and develop breakthrough apps to help enterprises change the world for the better and smarter? Meet one and find out. The experts speak. Surrendra Reddy, Quantiply: “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like” (Lao Tsu). Steve Rietzke, SAP: “Every particular in nature, a leaf, a drop, a crystal, a moment of time is related to the whole, and partakes of the perfection of the whole (Ralph Waldo Emerson). us for AI: Smarter Technology, Smarter World.

The buzz: “In 2017 over 2000 AI driven startups were being born...” (paganresearch.io/startups-that-are-leading-the-ai-space-right-now/). From self-driving cars to drones to smartphones, intelligent homes and voice assistants – artificial intelligence is ingrained into every technology we use, whether Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, or others. How do new companies in the AI space imagine and develop breakthrough apps to help enterprises change the world for the better and smarter? Meet one and find out. The experts speak. Surrendra Reddy, Quantiply: “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like” (Lao Tsu). Steve Rietzke, SAP: “Every particular in nature, a leaf, a drop, a crystal, a moment of time is related to the whole, and partakes of the perfection of the whole" (Ralph Waldo Emerson). us for AI: Smarter Technology, Smarter World.

The buzz: “I’m actually as proud of the things we haven’t done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying ‘No’ to 1,000 things” (Steve Jobs, Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 1997). The $1M Question for disruptive technology entrants: Compete or collaborate with the established players in your target market? But it’s more complex than that. Incumbent companies aware of newcomers’ challenges can acquire the best or disrupt themselves by exploring and rolling-in innovations on their own. Hmmm…The experts speak. Yusuf Jazakallah, Recruitment Smart: “Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough” (Elon Musk). Frederick Ronse, Ovinto: “In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present” (Francis Bacon). Mayank Mathur, SAP: “Disruptive technology should be framed as a marketing challenge, not a technological one” (Clayton Christensen). us for The Disrupter’s Dilemma: Compete or Collaborate with Incumbents?

The buzz: “I’m actually as proud of the things we haven’t done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying ‘No’ to 1,000 things” (Steve Jobs, Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 1997). The $1M Question for disruptive technology entrants: Compete or collaborate with the established players in your target market? But it’s more complex than that. Incumbent companies aware of newcomers’ challenges can acquire the best or disrupt themselves by exploring and rolling-in innovations on their own. Hmmm…The experts speak. Yusuf Jazakallah, Recruitment Smart: “Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough” (Elon Musk). Frederick Ronse, Ovinto: “In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present” (Francis Bacon). Mayank Mathur, SAP: “Disruptive technology should be framed as a marketing challenge, not a technological one” (Clayton Christensen). us for The Disrupter’s Dilemma: Compete or Collaborate with Incumbents?

The buzz: “Enterprise technology is big business, and the startup sector is bustling with companies capitalizing on the growth of demand for tools in the world of big data, devops, cloud, mobility, the internet of things and security scares” (Scott Carey). Ever buy enterprise software to streamline your workflow, boost productivity and enhance operations – but it’s hard to integrate and confuses your knowledge workers? Look to startups for the tools to help your knowledge workers unlock new opportunities for digital business. The experts speak. Florian Meichsner, Sablono: “The best things in life are on the other side of terror” (Will Smith). Prithvi Sen Sharma, Prakshep: “Wisdom, like other precious substances, must be torn from the bowels of the earth” (J Cardan). Gary Parnell, SAP: “Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides.” (Margaret Thatcher) us for The Future of Enterprise Software: Startups to the Rescue!

The buzz: “Enterprise technology is big business, and the startup sector is bustling with companies capitalizing on the growth of demand for tools in the world of big data, devops, cloud, mobility, the internet of things and security scares” (Scott Carey). Ever buy enterprise software to streamline your workflow, boost productivity and enhance operations – but it’s hard to integrate and confuses your knowledge workers? Look to startups for the tools to help your knowledge workers unlock new opportunities for digital business. The experts speak. Florian Meichsner, Sablono: “The best things in life are on the other side of terror” (Will Smith). Prithvi Sen Sharma, Prakshep: “Wisdom, like other precious substances, must be torn from the bowels of the earth” (J Cardan). Gary Parnell, SAP: “Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides.” (Margaret Thatcher) us for The Future of Enterprise Software: Startups to the Rescue!

The buzz: “Since 2015, I have invested in 22 startups in the mobility space.” (Ted Serbinski, Techstars Mobility) Mobility is moving at triple-Internet speed in our Mobile 2.0 world, as BYOD adoption and enterprise-wide B2E, B2B and C2B disrupt traditional computing as well as our personal, professional and commercial digital dynamics. Can startups play a role? Yes, if they embrace the mindset of mobility and deliver cutting-edge solutions for the challenges and opportunities facing companies across all industries. The experts speak. Bejoy Narayana, Boodskapper: “…robots will be able to do everything better than us...I mean all of us” (Elon Musk). Fouard ElNaggar, Sapho: “The past is an illusion. You must learn to live in the present and accept yourself for what you are now” (Bruce Lee). Mayank Mathur, SAP: “The trend has been that mobile was winning. It's now won” (Eric Schmidt) . us for The Mobility Mindset: Startups Take A Leading Role.

The buzz: “Since 2015, I have invested in 22 startups in the mobility space.” (Ted Serbinski, Techstars Mobility) Mobility is moving at triple-Internet speed in our Mobile 2.0 world, as BYOD adoption and enterprise-wide B2E, B2B and C2B disrupt traditional computing as well as our personal, professional and commercial digital dynamics. Can startups play a role? Yes, if they embrace the mindset of mobility and deliver cutting-edge solutions for the challenges and opportunities facing companies across all industries. The experts speak. Bejoy Narayana, Boodskapper: “…robots will be able to do everything better than us...I mean all of us” (Elon Musk). Fouard ElNaggar, Sapho: “The past is an illusion. You must learn to live in the present and accept yourself for what you are now” (Bruce Lee). Mayank Mathur, SAP: “The trend has been that mobile was winning. It's now won” (Eric Schmidt) . us for The Mobility Mindset: Startups Take A Leading Role.

The buzz: “There's probably 5000 times more solar energy than the humans will ever need…It's a celebration of the abundance of human creativity combined with the abundance of the natural world” [William McDonough). Utilities are starting to grasp that the energy system of the future will fail without innovation, while facing consumer demands for better service and environmental sustainability. How to succeed? Employ or partner with innovative startups who think out of the box using AI, Internet of Things, and Blockchain. The experts speak. Dr. Christina Wuerthner, Enersis Suisse AG: “Investigate what is, and not what pleases” (Goethe). Ian Nazzari, Huru Systems: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles…credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena” (Theodore Roosevelt). Dave Katona, SAP: “Life is all about seating and lighting” (Graydon Carter). us for Startups and Utilities: Powering-Up People, Saving Billions.

The buzz: “There's probably 5000 times more solar energy than the humans will ever need…It's a celebration of the abundance of human creativity combined with the abundance of the natural world” [William McDonough). Utilities are starting to grasp that the energy system of the future will fail without innovation, while facing consumer demands for better service and environmental sustainability. How to succeed? Employ or partner with innovative startups who think out of the box using AI, Internet of Things, and Blockchain. The experts speak. Dr. Christina Wuerthner, Enersis Suisse AG: “Investigate what is, and not what pleases” (Goethe). Ian Nazzari, Huru Systems: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles…credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena” (Theodore Roosevelt). Dave Katona, SAP: “Life is all about seating and lighting” (Graydon Carter). us for Startups and Utilities: Powering-Up People, Saving Billions.

The buzz: “The Personalization of the Consumer is disrupting the market, elevating the selection of consumer goods…into…self-expression” [R. Caldbeck). Consumer Products startups producing tangible goods like food and clothing may get less media attention than tech startups like Facebook and Uber, but are just as innovative. But with shoppers looking beyond price and features for companies with a social and environmental conscience, how can new entrants break in? The experts speak. Sathish Gajaraju, Sensify: “Bond: ‘A gun and a radio. It's not exactly Christmas, is it?’ Q: ‘Were you expecting an exploding pen? We don't really go in for that anymore.’” (Skyfall). Sanchita Sur, Emplay: “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without ion is inexcusable” (Beethoven). Dave Katona, SAP: “And to use something as elegant as a tree…why don't we knock that down and write on it?” (W. McDonough. us: Consumer Products Startups: New Ideas, Fresh Technology, Better Solutions.

The buzz: “The Personalization of the Consumer is disrupting the market, elevating the selection of consumer goods…into…self-expression” [R. Caldbeck). Consumer Products startups producing tangible goods like food and clothing may get less media attention than tech startups like Facebook and Uber, but are just as innovative. But with shoppers looking beyond price and features for companies with a social and environmental conscience, how can new entrants break in? The experts speak. Sathish Gajaraju, Sensify: “Bond: ‘A gun and a radio. It's not exactly Christmas, is it?’ Q: ‘Were you expecting an exploding pen? We don't really go in for that anymore.’” (Skyfall). Sanchita Sur, Emplay: “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without ion is inexcusable” (Beethoven). Dave Katona, SAP: “And to use something as elegant as a tree…why don't we knock that down and write on it?” (W. McDonough. us: Consumer Products Startups: New Ideas, Fresh Technology, Better Solutions.