Blurring Diverse Industries (wsg Nils Wollny)

Information is the Great Blurring Agent: Host Gregg Garrett is joined by Nils Wollny, co-founder and CEO of Holoride, for a discussion on how his firm is bringing together diverse industries to create new experiences. Nils of course shares his Top Three ranging from a dynamic duo of creative explorers to a career long friendship forged in the trenches of early career escapades to a soulmate who pushes him beyond typical boundaries. And you have to hear what he says about seeking euphoric problem solving. About Nils Wollny Nils Wollny brings extensive experience in strategy, digital business, and innovation to his current role as CEO of holoride, a spin-out from Audi focusing on the next generation of in-car entertainment. Nils’ passion for mobility and media led him to co-found holoride in 2018, and since then, holoride has been named the “Best of CES 2019” and acknowledged by TIME Magazine as one of the “The 100 Best Inventions of 2019.” Additionally, Nils was recently named a “Rising Star” for 2020 by Automotive News Europe. In 2018, German Automobilwoche acknowledged him as a “40 under 40” high-potential manager. Prior to co-founding holoride, Nils led one of Europe’s leading digital agencies as Managing Director before joining Audio as Head of Digital Business. In this role, he was responsible for digital services and platforms. Show Highlights During this episode: Data: A great industry blurring agent [1:05] Identify where additional value is for your industry with the data you have [5:35] Welcome guest, Nils Wollny [6:38] The “Top Three” Holoride: How they’re using data to create a unique experience in mobility [12:50] Philipp Kafkoulas and Stefan Förster: The dynamic duo of creative explorers [20:40] Marcus Foag: A friendship forged in the trenches of early career escapades [30:38] Catharina Wollny: His soulmate who pushes him beyond typical boundaries [43:33] Transformation & Disruption Stepping out of a corporate role into the startup role [49:57] Screens to be replaced by special computing [54:10] You have to hear this… “Happiness comes from solving problems” [57:52] Additional Information Contact Nils Wollny: Nils’ LinkedIn Nils’ Email Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg’s LinkedIn Gregg’s Twitter Gregg’s Bio Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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You, Me, and Your Top Three is a podcast focused on exploring leadership in the connecting world. Specifically, the podcast invites leaders to tell stories, reflect, and discuss their views on: - disruptions in industry and society; - how they are leading transformations considering these disruptions - brave leadership to drive transformation. It is this last point where we focus most of the discussion, asking our guests to share their insights into the relationships they have with their “Top 3” closest advisors. It is our observation and experience that as the world connects, the importance of a diverse set of counselors is increasing in value. For some this may be a formal advisor who has been contracted on behalf of the company. For most this will be deep relationships in which they have been invested and nurtured. Through stories and discussion, we strive to celebrate the art of giving and receiving advice. The stories that are told are heartfelt and real. At the root we are exploring the process of knowledge building, relationship building, and perhaps most importantly, confidence building. After all, it takes a brave leader to battle the inertia that exists in industries, our organizations, and in ourselves. It is our hope that as successful leaders open up about around the subjects and the way in which they interact with their closest confidants, that our listeners will, in turn, reflect on their own “virtual board of advisors.” Over time they will then surround themselves with those who help them stretch toward greatness and lead bravely in the connecting world.