The Optimist – Conversations with the leaders and industries shaping Europe’s digital future
TECH by HANDELSBLATT MEDIA GROUP GmbHWelcome to The Optimist! Enjoy real talk with the leaders shaping Europe’s future, exploring the innovations that drive progress across the continent. The Optimist is presented and produced by ‘TECH by Handelsblatt‘ and hosted by Dr. Dale Rickert, Managing Director at TECH by Handelsblatt. The Optimist builds a year-round community leading up to the Technology Experience Convention Heilbronn (TECH... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnology | |||
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With Holger Schell, Head of Technology & Foundation, Schwarz Digits
Everyone talks about AI. But what about the systems underneath it?
In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickert speaks with Holger Schell, Head of Technology & Foundation, Schwarz ... more
With Matthias Emler, Partner at Horváth
AI is everywhere — but most of it never scales.
In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickert speaks with Matthias Emler, Partner at Horváth, about why so many AI initiatives get stuck in pilots and what it re... more
Oliver Steil, CEO of TeamViewer
AI can generate outputs in seconds — but real value is created in workflows.
In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Ricket speaks with Oliver Steil, CEO of TeamViewer, about what it really takes to move from AI experim... more
Thomas Saueressig, Chief Customer Officer and Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future topic — it’s already reshaping how businesses operate.
In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickard speaks with Thom... more
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Across recent episodes, the show consistently centers on Europe's digital future, with a strong emphasis on AI adoption in large organizations, governance and regulation, and sovereignty in tech infrastructure. Conversations frequently connect enterprise strategy to policy and regional ecosystems, exploring how Europe can compete globally while maintaining trust, data integrity, and responsible innovation. Notable threads include the Mittelstand's tech adoption, transforming bureaucracy with technology, and the practical challenges of building sovereign AI and digital ecosystems across industries like manufacturing, finance, and public sector services. A distinctive angle is the recurring focus on European sovereignty, regulatory clarity, a... more
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2. Matthias Emler
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5. Carla Husted
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