Michael Feiten

Ethical Strength. For People. For Companies.

Michael Feiten is a speaker whose passion is to serve an audience. Giving them impulses and ideas and illustrating them in a practical way for life and business - with clear language and appropriate metaphors. His style is authentic, professional and educational.

He draws on many years of experience as a former fund manager. As a banker and business administration graduate, he spent 16 years in the highs and lows of the financial markets. His motto: keep your head out of the window whatever the weather and take responsibility. He has received various awards for this, including “best fund over 3, 5 and 10 years”. As “Head of Multi-Asset & Alternatives”, he has made it part of his DNA to think in alternatives. Always. It helped that he is very willing and able to learn and has always attended many seminars and training courses and completed communication training - and “on the side” also studied philosophy (graduating with a 1.8 in his Master's degree). As a philosopher, it is also his DNA “in theory” to be able to stand on the sidelines and think through alternatives, to challenge himself intellectually and to go into depth.

As a coach and trainer, he is a dialog and sparring partner. His approach: always improving the quality of the questions. And the answers. He has been doing this since 2011, initially alongside his job.

As a university lecturer, he also passes a lot of this on to young people and helps them to grow and broaden their perspective. He is passionate about passing on theory and practice at both national (“Business and corporate ethics: sustainable and responsible leadership”) and international universities (“Responsible leadership”) as well as on the ethics of AI and digital ethics.

As a book author, he loves to get into the flow of writing. Conquering new worlds with headphones on his ears. This has resulted in book contributions on “AI”, “Business Ethics”, “Personal Responsibility” and “Habits”, among others.

As a book editor, he has dared to challenge himself with a truly multi-perspective approach. In a review of the book he edited on “Digitalization and Digitality”, it says “second to none”. He is also an active member of several research groups.

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Topics

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

How can I apply AI concretely in a company?
What premises need to be considered?
And: What ethical guidelines might exist?

Values-centered Leadership Culture (WF):

Why are values (or not) important for leadership?
How can value-based leadership be practically implemented in everyday work?
And: Do situational leadership and values align?

Ethical Strength (EK):

How do I recognize what is ethically right?
How can I truly accept it?
And: How can I effectively put it into practice?

Digital Ethics for Companies:

What ethical considerations are important in AI implementation?
Does more ethics mean less compliance?
How can we be faster and more reflective?

References & Press

Keynote: "No love, but still a good marriage? AI in Fund Management"

"An opening speech that was extremely informative. He managed to captivate the audience with an excellent mix of illustrative examples and practical relevance while simultaneously conveying the necessary professional and philosophical depth. What stood out particularly positively was how Mr. Feiten actively engaged with the questions and interests of the audience. His clear explanations and deep insights made the complex topic highly understandable. We can highly recommend Mr. Michael Feiten, as his talk was well-targeted to the audience and extremely inspiring. His presentation and presence greatly enriched our event."

Stefan Schneider, CEO Axxion S.A.

Opening Lecture: "AI You Can Trust"

Mr. Feiten impressed with his extensive expertise and deep knowledge of the latest developments and applications in the field of Artificial Intelligence. His lecture was not only informative but also highly inspiring, encouraging participants to engage in further discussions and reflections.

His ability to present complex matters clearly and concisely was remarkable. By integrating current practical examples and case studies, Mr. Feiten was able to make theoretical concepts of AI tangible, demonstrating how companies and organizations can benefit from these technologies.

The lecture was interactive, with multiple opportunities for the audience to ask questions and actively participate. Mr. Feiten took the time to answer all questions thoroughly and patiently, which was highly appreciated. With well-structured slides and professional presentation techniques, Mr. Feiten successfully held the audience’s attention throughout his talk.

We are grateful to Mr. Feiten for his valuable contribution and would invite him again as a speaker at any time.

Christop Kraiker, CEO Hauck & Aufhäuser Funds Services

Impulse Lecture: "AI and Morality: An Introduction for Everyone Who Wants to Join the Conversation"

"His ability to analyze complex moral issues and communicate them clearly is remarkable. His knowledge was highly practical. Particularly noteworthy is Mr. Feiten’s skill in explaining complex matters in an understandable and accessible way. His presentation was well-structured, informative, and at the same time entertaining. He managed to maintain the audience’s interest throughout the entire lecture and created a pleasant atmosphere that encouraged the attendees to share their thoughts and questions, which he answered expertly."

Dr. Gerolf J. Starke (LLM), Managing Director, AI Alliance Rhineland-Palatinate

Workshop: "Values, Norms, Algorithms – Ethical Questions in a World with AI"

"Mr. Feiten was excellent in engaging with the participants and, with a broad range of recent examples, demonstrated where Artificial Intelligence raises new ethical questions. At the same time, he managed to outline solution approaches and practical assistance. He enriched our workshop especially with his detailed knowledge.

His understanding of potential opportunities and risks is outstanding. Moreover, he found an excellent way to connect with our participants, approached them empathetically, and not only stimulated their thinking but also sparked a significant drive for further discussions within the group. Mr. Feiten integrated himself into our workshop remarkably well and exceeded all expectations."

Simon Wahl, Evangelical Academy of the Palatinate

Lecturer: "Business and Corporate Ethics: Leading Sustainably and Responsibly"

"Particularly his great commitment to the subject and his didactic variety always impressed our students. We have experienced Mr. Feiten as a consistently solution-oriented, highly reliable, and inspiring lecturer, and we can wholeheartedly recommend him."

Prof. Dr. Udo Burchard, Dean, Faculty of Economics, University of Trier

Coach and Trainer:

"As a portfolio manager and financial expert, he always delivered precise analyses. In editorially led interviews, he was able to break down complex issues and capital market topics to essential information, relate them to everyday events if needed, and thus create an accessible entry point.

Michael Feiten also masters the ability to present complex and academically sound topics in a way that makes them accessible without losing their depth, in his roles as a lecturer, coach, and speaker.

It is always a great pleasure to work with Michael Feiten, most recently in front of over 500 people. We can recommend him without reservation."

Malte Dreher, Partner, Edelstoff Media GmbH

Online lecture: "Habits and the Art of Ethical Action."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMVP2pAOFfQ

Verband Unternehmensberatung und Philosophie

Participant in Panel Discussions, e.g. "Does Digitalization Foster a New Kind of Entrepreneurship?"

https://www.private-banking-magazin.de/foerdert-die-digitalisierung-ein-neues-unternehmertum/