Mark Kugel

"Innovation needs stimuli"

Mark Kugel is an innovation expert who knows both worlds:

As a multiple startup founder and Master's graduate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the TU Munich and the CDTM, he has experienced and shaped the startup scene at first hand. At the same time, he was also able to gain several years of experience "on the other side" in corporations.

He successfully brought his innovative spirit to a 100-year-old mechanical engineering company, where he was honored with the Sir Henry Royce Award for his (digital) innovations.

With his latest startup Yuri, he has shaken up the space market and convinced customers in 25 countries such as NASA, MIT and the Charité in Berlin. In addition to 4 successful rocket launches and financing rounds worth millions from top international investors from Silicon Valley, he won the 2021 German Founder Award with Yuri.

He left Yuri at the beginning of 2024 and has already founded a new start-up in the field of climate tech.

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Vita

Mark Kugel is an innovation expert who knows both worlds:

He successfully brought his innovative spirit to a 100-year-old mechanical engineering company, where he was honored with the Sir Henry Royce Award for his (digital) innovations.

He left Yuri at the beginning of 2024 and has already founded a new start-up in the field of climate tech.

More at markkkugel.de

Topics

Start-ups are taking on entire industries at an unprecedented speed and turning them upside down. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, mRNA and reusable rockets are enabling them to become global players within a very short space of time and push established companies out of the market.

But what drives these start-ups? What can we learn from them to avoid becoming the next Nokia or Kodak ourselves? What role do technology and disruption play in this rapid development?

Mark Kugel takes you on a journey behind the scenes of the start-up world, inspiring, entertaining and critical at the same time. He opens your eyes and encourages you to take action so that you can recognize and exploit the opportunities and dangers of the transformation.

Bold, fast, disruptive: what we can learn from start-ups

Discover in this keynote how start-ups are challenging the corporate world with courage, speed and disruption. Immerse yourself in the world of innovation and learn how established companies can also benefit from their agile approach. Inspiring case studies will show you how you can boldly break new ground and achieve success quickly. Be ready to challenge the status quo and revolutionize the way you think.

Keynotes to choose from (can be tailored from 20-90 Min.):

Bold, fast, disruptive: what we can learn from start-ups

Aiming high: The new billion-dollar market "New Space"

Space has never been as accessible as it is today. From SpaceX to small start-ups, the 'New Space' market is booming. But what does this mean for companies and investors? In this captivating keynote, we'll take you on a journey through the expanding 'New Space' sector. Discover the latest trends, learn how space can impact your industry and explore the endless opportunities this billion-dollar market offers.

2030: How disruption is massively accelerating the energy transition

Learn how disruptive forces like Wright's Law are driving the transition to renewable energy much faster than most predictions claim. By 2030 at the latest, it will be uneconomical worldwide not to rely on the combination of PV, wind and batteries in all areas of life.

References & Press

Company references:

NASA
Württembergische
Rotary
Airbus
EY
MTU Friedrichshafen
TEDx
Rolls-Royce
Zeppelin Universität
BarthHaas
ESA
DHBW
Carl Stahl
Gleistein Ropes
Lilium
Luxembourg Space Agency
Bundesverband Seiler- und Netzmacher

„Mark Kugels inspirierende Keynote war das Highlight auf unserem Top 200 Management Meeting. Er versteht es mit seinen authentischen Geschichten aus der Startup-Welt das Publikum zu begeistern und hat einen starken Impuls gesetzt für unsere unternehmensweite Transformation.“
Andreas Schell, CEO MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH

„Einer der führenden Speaker für Innovation
und Digitalisierung in Deutschland.“
– Schwaebische Zeitung

„Mark's keynote during our executive leadership meeting in London was a great inspiration. With striking examples from the startup world delivered through brilliant storytelling, he taught us how startups think and made us feel confident to apply these principles at Rolls-Royce.”
– Warren East, CEO Rolls-Royce

„Mark speaks with authority on the subject of start-ups and disruptive business models. He has deep insights that can serve as a true wake-up call for established companies. His presentation is entertaining and eye-opening.“
– Stephan Barth, Geschäftsführer, BarthHaas GmbH & Co. KG

„Mark Kugels Keynote bei unserer Beirats-Sitzung war herausragend! Seine leidenschaftliche Darstellung von Innovation, Disruption und der Welt der Startups hat unser Publikum nachhaltig begeistert. Seine Präsentation war nicht nur informativ, sondern hat auch Impulse für neue Denkweisen und Handlungsansätze gesetzt.“

– Eric Sauerborn, Geschäftsführer, Württembergische Vertriebspartner GmbH

Awards:

2002 Lesewettbewerb - Gewinner

2019 Sir Henry Royce Innovation Award - Gewinner

2020 Cyber One Hightech Award - Gewinner
2021 Deutscher Gründerpreis - Gewinner
2022 EY Entrepreneur of the Year - Finalist