How do we navigate the future in a world shaped by rapid technological change?
Space exploration, artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty – these are not just buzzwords but signposts of a future already unfolding. In this special edition of the Neuland podcast, we invite you to listen in on a remarkable conversation from the Tech Leadership Conference 2025, hosted by the HPI d-school.
Hans Koenigsmann, former Vice President at SpaceX, shares insights from his years at the forefront of private spaceflight. In dialogue with HPI professor Ralf Herbrich, an expert in AI and sustainability, the two explore the tensions between innovation, responsibility, and the unknowns of what lies ahead. The conversation is moderated by Friederike Hoffmann.
What makes this episode particularly compelling: the direct exchange with HPI students in the audience, who challenged both speakers with sharp questions and brought a future-focused perspective to the table.
This episode is especially relevant if you're fascinated by the intersection of space tech, AI, and leadership – and if you're looking to rethink how we design and lead in a world of increasing complexity.
