Frank Thelen is one of Germany’s best-known entrepreneurs and investors. At OMR 2023 in Hamburg, one of Germany’s most important digital marketing conferences, he spoke about his experiences as a founder and investor and provided insights into his vision for the future of technology.

Frank Thelen is best known as an investor and juror on the TV show “Die Höhle der Löwen.” However, he also has a long career as a successful founder behind him, which has made him an expert in the field of digitization. In his talk, Thelen emphasized the importance of technology for the future of business and society and explained how he personally wants to help drive the technology industry forward.

Frank Thelen on the opportunities and risks of AI

One of the main topics of his presentation was the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In general, AI was the TOP topic at this year’s OMR. Frank Thelen emphasized that AI will fundamentally change the world and that we need to prepare for a future in which AI plays an increasingly important role. He called for harnessing the power of AI to make better decisions and solve complex problems.

“It’s not AI that’s going to take your job away, it’s a human that can handle AI.”

Another topic Frank Thelen addressed was the importance of startups for the future of business. He emphasized that startups are the engine for innovation and new business models and that it is important to give them room to grow. He himself has invested in numerous start-ups and supports young entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into reality.

Finally, Frank Thelen emphasized the importance of technology for Germany’s future. He talked about the need for Germany to prepare for the digital future in order to keep up with international competition. To this end, he said, it was necessary to invest in education and research and to improve the framework conditions for the establishment and growth of technology companies.

Overall, Frank Thelen’s presentation at OMR 2023 was an inspiring insight into the vision of one of the leading minds in the German technology industry. Thelen emphasized the importance of AI and startups for the future of business and society and called for harnessing the power of technology to make better decisions and solve complex problems. His message was clear: Germany must prepare for the digital future in order to keep up with international competition, and to do so we must invest in education, research and technology.

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