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Paul Hopton hat dies geteiltOn Monday, we could finally make our announcement and share that Scoutbee has been acquired by Coupa! I feel really lucky to have been part of Scoutbee's journey and all the collaborative efforts that brought us this far. As CTO, technical leadership is less about directing from the front and more about removing obstacles so that your smart and motivated team can innovate through complex problems. It's also been about working closely with founder Gregor Stühler - making his vision happen. You nurture vision not by just agreeing with it, but challenging, contextualising and implementing it. Our path here involved countless strategic discussions with our supportive investors, especially Luca Eisenstecken and Jan Miczaika, whose guidance was invaluable. This step wouldn't have been possible without extraordinary colleagues who brought passion and brilliance every day. Big shout out to Alina Luk and Stephen Chu, but also all my old Berlin colleagues, especially Michaela Schäfer, Kathrin Neubert, Richard Holloway, Katia Cassano (高凱蒂) and Roger Blumberg - we also wouldn't be here without you! Looking ahead, I'm super-motivated about our integration with Coupa, working alongside Salvatore Lombardo and team to put real fuel into the rocket we have built. The potential of our combined power is immense. I'm briefly celebrating what we have done together, while thinking about the exciting things which will come next. Watch this space! https://lnkd.in/d9Cxy2t3Coupa Announces Acquisition of AI-Powered Scoutbee to Drive Supplier Intelligence and DiscoveryCoupa Announces Acquisition of AI-Powered Scoutbee to Drive Supplier Intelligence and Discovery
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Paul Hopton hat dies repostetPaul Hopton hat dies repostetBuilding a European B2B tech startup? Seeking an equity free accelerator? Im looking forward to more Entrepreneur in Residence action on the NEXT B2B Accelerator at Vali / ESMT in Berlin starting in September. My role is to add extra entrepreneurial power to each of the teams during the program. In the past I've invested in early stage startups as the MD at Wayra Germany in Munich and later stage at METRO AG Target in Berlin and also as an angel investor so I kind know what works and what a strong founder looks and smells like. 🤭 I joined my first B2B tech startup in 1999 and since then worked, invested and mentored about 100. 🤣 The role of the EiR is very different. Im on the startups side. 💪 I spot mistakes and opportunities very early. I use all my 30 years of experience to advise and guide the founders to investor readiness and more. Im also quite good at inspiration, staying positive and raising ambition levels. If you want to find out more about me get in touch below or ask the recent batch of SEP teams especially 10/10™ Matcha or SAIVER #accelerator #funding #startups #equityfree
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Paul Hopton hat dies gepostetThe AI Acceleration Paradox: Why Your Strategic Planning Cycle Might Be Your Biggest Competitive Risk AI isn't just automating tasks—it's compressing the entire innovation timeline. Teams using Cursor, Windsurf, and similar tools aren't just coding faster; they're fundamentally changing how quickly ideas move from concept to market reality. But our organisations risk getting out of step. While execution speed has accelerated dramatically, our strategic planning frameworks remain anchored in pre-AI assumptions about delivery timelines. The acceleration isn't limited to engineering. Marketing teams are using AI to compress campaign development from weeks to days. Finance teams are running scenario analyses that previously required external consultants. HR departments are redesigning entire talent strategies with AI-powered insights in real-time. Sales teams are personalizing outreach at scale and iterating on messaging within hours of market feedback. When every department can execute strategic initiatives at this velocity, the traditional annual planning → quarterly OKRs → monthly reviews cadence becomes a bottleneck. That carefully orchestrated planning cycle was designed for a world where meaningful organizational change took quarters, not weeks. I'm seeing early movers experiment with "rolling strategy" approaches—maintaining strategic direction while enabling rapid tactical pivots across all functions. Instead of locking in quarterly commitments, they're building dynamic frameworks that can absorb and redirect the increased velocity AI enables organization-wide. The question isn't whether AI will make your teams faster (it will). It's whether your strategic infrastructure can handle—and leverage—that speed without losing coherence. What planning adaptations are you seeing in your organisation? Are we heading toward continuous strategy the way we moved toward continuous deployment?
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Paul Hopton hat dies geteiltYesterday's 'Flying into the Future' event at ESMT Berlin was a fascinating glimpse into urban mobility's next chapter. Seeing the Zapata Airscooter displayed against the backdrop of former DDR architecture on Schlossplatz was striking – old meets new in the most literal sense. The biggest insight? This groundbreaking project is being developed by a lean team of just 40 people. As someone who's seen projects bog down under communication overhead, I found their focus on staying small during the R&D phase brilliant. It's a reminder that sometimes constraints drive innovation. What's your take on lean teams vs. large development groups for breakthrough products? Great work Franky Zapata and Lukasz Gadowski, thanks to Gabriela Fedor for the insightful panel conversation and engaging discussion afterwards, and appreciation to Ogbogu Kalu, Dr. Thorsten Lambertus and team for organising the event.
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Paul Hopton hat dies geteiltSAP Spend Connect Live is just around the corner, and I’m thrilled to be heading to Las Vegas to connect with procurement and supply chain leaders from businesses and industries all over the world. The event this year will be even more remarkable for me, as I’ll be giving a presentation on *How to Build Agile Supply Chains with Fast and Accurate Sourcing* - nerve racking but exciting! As you already know, with today’s dynamic business landscape and unpredictable environments, finding the right suppliers is more critical than ever to drive growth and remain competitive. Organizations must build robust supply chains that can adapt to challenges while optimizing costs, mitigating risks, fostering innovation, and supporting sustainability. Please join me on October 15 at 2.15 PM in Theater 3 to discover how top-performing companies are: - Solving sustainability issues by sourcing innovative technologies and forging new partnerships. - Navigating uncertainty by leveraging cutting-edge technology and reimagining their supplier networks. - Harnessing AI-powered solutions to unlock the full potential of their teams and streamline procurement processes. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn how to transform your procurement strategy and build a dynamic, future-ready supply chain. If you’d like to set up a meeting with me in advance, please feel free to DM me - or just swing by the #Scoutbee booth (614) whenever suits you to meet me and my team in person. In the meantime, I really hope to see you at the presentation! Cinda Amyx, MBA/Pre-Doc, Debashish Chatterjee, Anju Gupta, Stefan Haas, Nikolaus Kirner, Marc Meissner, Marc Munier, Mark Noronha, Daniel Schunk, Girish Setty, Jochen Vatter
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Paul Hopton hat dies repostetPaul Hopton hat dies repostetIn Scoutbee’s latest blog post (https://bit.ly/4cHkLsz), we take a look at how working with more sustainable suppliers can bring multiple benefits to industrial organizations in the DACH region. These include boosting ROI, increasing innovation, and attracting much-needed talent. 🙌 Read it now to find out how Scoutbee’s AI-powered Discovery solution can help you on your sustainability journey and don’t forget to contact us to request a demo (https://bit.ly/4e2gSzo)! 😏 #procurement, #supplychain, #data, #bigdata, #AI, #thoughtleadership, #sustainability, #DACH, #innovation, #ROI
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Paul Hopton hat dies geteiltTechnological innovation has the power to disrupt any industry. When a new technology disrupts your business, how prepared will you be to innovate? Check out our latest blog post (https://bit.ly/3Y0lgul) to read about some of the challenges and opportunities facing the auto industry right now and how Scoutbee Discovery is leading the charge when it comes to sourcing new and innovative suppliers.Paul Hopton hat dies geteiltLooking for a way to “drive” your transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles? Look no further! In Scoutbee’s latest blog post (https://bit.ly/3Y0lgul), we take a look at some of the challenges and opportunities facing the auto procurement industry, and how Scoutbee Discovery’s AI-powered solution can help you “rev up” your supplier sourcing. #procurement #procurementleaders #supplychain #supplychains #data #ai #bigdata #thoughtleadership #thoughtleaders #technology
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Paul Hopton hat dies geteiltI'm surprised that, despite the disruptions we have faced over the last few years, many companies still rely on a single supplier for critical parts of the business. Finding a new supplier can be challenging, perhaps we can helpPaul Hopton hat dies geteiltQuit single. Get out there and mingle - with new suppliers! In Scoutbee’s latest blog post (https://bit.ly/3XsCJes), we take a look at how leading procurement organizations are switching from single-sourcing to second- or even multi-sourcing. The benefits? Cost reduction, improved service, increased production, and greater resilience to name but a few! Read the blog post now to see how Scoutbee Discovery can help you on your “Journey” to supply chain continuity... 😁 #procurement #procurementleaders #supplychain #supplychains #thoughtleadership #thoughtleaders
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Paul Hopton hat dies geteiltIn many conversations I have had, scope three is viewed as a mystical paradox, that will solve sustainability concerns. Smarter companies have started looking to AI to solve the issue. What has your team been doing to solve for supplier emissions reporting?Paul Hopton hat dies geteiltHow to cope with the Scope? 🤔 Scope 3, that is, and Scoutbee has the answers to all your questions in our latest blog post. Read it here (https://bit.ly/3Xff692) to find out more about Scope 3 emissions, how your organization can start measuring them, and what the best methods are for doing so. Don’t lose hope when it comes to the Scope – check out the blog post now! 😎 #sustainability #sustainablesourcing #sustainabilityleadership #suppliers #environment Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) #supplychain #procurement #procurementleaders
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Paul Hopton gefällt dasPaul Hopton gefällt dasIt’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since our graduation ceremony at Macromedia University of Applied Sciences. Looking back on the last 3.5 years, I’m incredibly grateful for everything they brought: the late nights, the challenges, the friendships, and the opportunities that helped shape both my work and myself. I’m especially proud of our group. We supported one another, shared ideas, pushed each other to improve, and celebrated every milestone together. Those experiences and memories will stay with me for a long time. Here’s to the next chapter! P.S. Yes, I know the timing of posting a photo in an England shirt isn’t ideal after wednesdays World Cup result… 😅 The photo was taken before the Croatia game. Still proud to support the team, whatever the result. 🏴 Lea Anna Steidl Nadia Zarecka Sina Baumeister Prof. Regina Hanke Thomas Stegmann
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Paul Hopton gefällt dasPaul Hopton gefällt dasTwo days. Hundreds of alumni. Countless conversations, reunions, and new connections. Here is what made this year's Annual Alumni Meeting so special. 👇 This weekend, the ESMT Berlin Campus came alive as alumni from across the globe returned to where so many of their journeys began. From celebrating milestone reunions to exchanging ideas on leadership, AI, entrepreneurship, and customer impact, every conversation reflected what makes the ESMT Berlin Alumni Network so unique: a community that keeps learning long after graduation. The weekend also celebrated transformation in leadership. Highlights included an Executive Dialogue with Donata Hopfen and moderated by ESMT President Jörg Rocholl on leading change in the age of AI, interactive sessions led by ESMT faculty and alumni, experiential networking, and, of course, plenty of opportunities to reconnect with classmates, professors, and friends. One of the most meaningful moments of the weekend was recognizing members of our community whose impact extends far beyond campus. We honored four members of our community with the 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards, presented by Jörg Rocholl and ESMT professors: 🏆 Julie Rosenfeld – Leadership Achievement, presented by Guillermo Baquero 🏆 Gianna Di Lorenzo – Service to the School, presented by Dr. Bianca Schmitz 🏆 Paul Hopton – Entrepreneurial Excellence, presented by Zoltan Antal-Mokos and Ralf Grass 🏆 Miriam Agüero Lorenzo – Social Impact, presented by Tamer Boyaci Congratulations to all of this year's recipients for inspiring our community through your leadership, service, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to creating positive impact. As the conversations continued into the summer fest on Saturday, one thing became clear: ESMT is not just where careers begin. It is a community that continues to grow with every reunion. 🙏 Thank you to every alumnus and alumna who joined us despite the heatwave. You made this year's Annual Alumni Meeting one to remember. We are already looking forward to welcoming you back next year. Photos by Izzy Dempsey and Ana Torres #alumni #esmtcommunity #leadership #lifelonglearning
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Paul Hopton gefällt dasI am deeply honored to share that I have received this year��s Alumni Social Impact Award thank you ESMT Berlin and ESMT Berlin Alumni Network This recognition means a great deal to me — not as a personal achievement, but as a reflection of the collective effort behind meraki smile school. What started as a simple belief — that education restores dignity and unlocks opportunity — has grown into a mission to empower underserved communities through learning, self-worth, and sustainable economic pathways 💛 Social impact is never the work of one person. It belongs to the teachers who show up every day, the families who trust us, the partners and volunteers who believe in the vision, and the community members who choose hope over limitation. This award reminds me that real change happens when compassion meets action — and when purpose is stronger than obstacles 👏 Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and walked this journey with us. The work continues, and this recognition only strengthens our commitment to building a future where opportunity is not a privilege, but a right. With gratitude 🙏Paul Hopton gefällt das🎉 From vision to impact: Meet our 2026 alumni award honorees Each year, the ESMT Alumni Awards recognize outstanding members of our global community who embody responsible leadership, entrepreneurial excellence, social impact, and deep commitment to the school. Following a thorough and thoughtful review by our Alumni Awards Selection Committee - and inspired by your nominations - this year’s recipients were selected for the substance of their impact, the intentionality of their leadership, and their strong alignment with ESMT values. Together, they represent the very best of our network: innovators, changemakers, mentors, and leaders driving meaningful progress across industries and communities. Please join us in congratulating our 2026 award winners: Alumni Leadership Award - Julie Rosenfeld For her extraordinary leadership in her professional journey, making a significant impact through global sporting events and inspiring others as a role model in her field. Alumni Award for Service to the School - Gianna Di Lorenzo For her extraordinary voluntary engagement as a mentor, connector, and dedicated champion of the ESMT community. Alumni Entrepreneurial Excellence Award - Paul Hopton For his serial entrepreneurial success and leadership in building and scaling ventures that drive innovation and growth. Alumni Social Impact Award - Miriam Agüero Lorenzo For her impactful work with the Meraki Smile School, empowering underserved communities through education and sustainable opportunity. The awards will be presented at the Annual Alumni Meeting (AAM), June 26–27, and handed out by ESMT President Jörg Rocholl Congratulations to all of our award recipients - your impact reflects the strength, diversity, and values of the ESMT alumni community 👏
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Paul Hopton gefällt dasPaul Hopton gefällt dasI won the Award for Service to the School today. This one means more than recognition. This one is close to my heart. ❤️ A big part of building a career and unfolding your own potential and dreams is taking others on the journey. I believe it is our responsibility to give back and hand on the opportunities and chances we were once handed with. Just like I was taken by the hand by guiding mentors during my journey it felt like a non-negotiable to give back. Today I look back at 7 years of career and incredibly many young professionals and bright futures that I have seen develop during this time. It is truly an honor to be part of their journey and to see their dream career come true, to see them achieve the goals they have set but first and foremost: to see them unlock their full potential. As potential researcher I have seen the power of getting to know your own strengths first hand within these very people. Every single one of them is an inspiration for my own journey and I am so grateful to be part of theirs as coach, mentor or just a shoulder to lean on when they might feel stuck. Thank you ESMT Berlin and thank you ESMT Berlin Alumni Network for this recognition and for your contribution to my own journey. I am really excited to hold the award and all my fellow alumni in my arms at the AAM Ceremony on June 26th ❤️ Thank you all and see you there!?!
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Paul Hopton gefällt dasPaul Hopton gefällt dasAfter a 40 + yr career and 15 years as HSB’s President and CEO it comes time to move on. HSB is an incredible company made up of exceptional people always striving to be the best. God willing, I am looking forward to retirement filled with family, travel, activities and new endeavors. Thank you for being part of this amazing and rewarding journey…Not done yet..just getting started!
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Paul Hopton gefällt dasPaul Hopton gefällt dasWe are finally finished! Happy to announce our bachelor exhibition ‘R00M 203’, showing off our final bachelor projects ranging from visual textures in design, the paradoxes of true crime consumption, fashion scenography and the relationship between packaging design and women. Come join us! Saturday, 14.03. 16-22:00 Mehringdamm 33, 10961 Poster design by myself & Nadia Zarecka Prof. Regina Hanke Lea Anna Steidl Sina Baumeister Nadia Zarecka Thomas Stegmann Tina Müller
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Paul Hopton gefällt dasPaul Hopton gefällt dasHappy to step into the CFO role at Temedica 2025 was a strong year for the company and a clear signal of the progress made across the organization. As we look ahead, the focus is on strengthening our foundations, sharpening how we plan and execute, and making sure our financial setup supports sustainable growth. I’m excited to do this alongside a management team with a strong track record across product, commercial, and operations Marietherese H., Alexandru Dina-Gargala, Moritz Seuster, and Sandy Royden as our new Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. On to the next chapter!
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The Spark - Germal Digital Prize
McKinsey and Handelsblatt
Won as the best Digital Startup in the Industry 4.0 landscape
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Cebit code_n winner
GFT code_n
We were delighted to be showing with 50 other finalists from around the world at the worlds largest digital event Cebit, and then excited to be the winners of this prestigious International Award, and then completely blown away by the response we received from press, potential partners and clients
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Focus Digital Star Award
Focus Magazine
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IoT Innovation Grand Challenge
Cisco
We were awarded a lovely trophy and a generous cash sum. We competed with almost one thousand other applicants, and presented amongst six excellent finalists at Cisco Connect in Chicago. It was great to receive acknowledgement for our hard work on the WunderBar
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Bafta Interactive Entertainment Winners - Interface Design
British Association of Film and Television Awards
Bafta Interactive Entertainment Winners - Interface Design 2001- Eyes Only CDROM
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Selected fo the 'Annual 100'
American Center for Design
ADN Website
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Millenium Product - 2000
Design Council of Great Britain
AudioROM
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Milia d'Or -Winner
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Milia D'or Winner 1999 – AudioROM
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Bafta Interactive - Design Award
British Association of Film and Television Awards
Bafta Interactive Entertainment winners Design Award 1998 – AudioROM
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