Podcast

From design thinking project to successful company

Overview

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In this podcast, you will learn how the Hasso Plattner Institute's Design Thinking program supports students on their way to their own start-up. Dr. Claudia Nicolai and Lucas Paes de Melo give you an insight into everyday life at the institute and show you how interdisciplinary teams find creative solutions to complex problems. You will learn how the Design Thinking methodology helps to make innovation and transformation processes user-oriented. The podcast sheds light on the path from student project to successful business idea and gives you insights into the experiences of graduates. You will learn which skills are taught in the Design Thinking degree program and how these are used to found a company. This podcast is particularly interesting for you if you are interested in innovation methods, entrepreneurship or the practical application of Design Thinking.

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Duration

20 Minutes

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