Tech Visionaries
This section brings together influential tech leaders who are shaping the future. They share their visionary insights and business strategies for 2030, offering actionable advice and pioneering perspectives that empower you to navigate tomorrow’s technological landscape.
Shahin Kazeminejad
Technology Program Manager and German Delegate to ESA, DLR German Space Agency
Vision 2030
By 2030, I foresee—also in light of shifting geopolitical conditions—a growing strategic need and expansion of European infrastructures, along with intensified funding for technology development in navigation, communications, Earth observation, cybersecurity, and AI. Many of these services, especially satellite-constellation communications, are already under development or in the process of being rolled out. The latest advances in AI, cybersecurity, and digitalization arrive at exactly the right time to propel these systems to levels of effectiveness we have never before seen.
Here we witness an evolution in classic ST technologies: the traditional space-industry incumbents can learn from and benefit through the capabilities and experiences of innovative firms outside the space sector. Collaboration between these two spheres will only grow, leading to a true technology transfer and embedding newfound innovations into our next-generation infrastructures.
These developments will not only boost citizens’ quality of life but also create new economic opportunities and jobs. At the same time, the expansion of digital infrastructures will revolutionize access to education, healthcare, and public services.
Business Advice
Space travel has become a major economic driver worldwide. Companies outside the ST sector should increasingly seek partnerships with established space-industry players to foster technology transfer for the next generation of space technologies and infrastructure. The ESA, EUSPA, EDA, and European Commission offer numerous technology-development programmes to make this future possible. Collaborations with new entrants in AI, cybersecurity, communications, and related fields are key—and explicitly encouraged.
My Favorite AI Tool
Artificial intelligence is already being integrated into various missions, particularly for the automated analysis of satellite imagery and Earth-observation data more broadly. Moreover, this technology is becoming ever more critical for satellite control, especially given the rapid growth of satellite constellations being launched in staggering numbers.
Michael Cooper
Founder
Vision 2030
The world is in fast-forward. And foresight is the new currency. AI, human behaviours, and shifting macro forces demand foresight skills.
Tomorrow’s disruption will be human driven, enabled by accelerating technology.My work is rooted in rewriting the playbooks for human experience by viewing them through the lens of rapidly shifting consumer behaviour and empowerment tech—from personal consumer-side AI agents, Digital IDs, VR/AR, and personalisation engines to real-time analytics.
By 2030, I believe brands and experiences must be designed for a world where consumers are in control, in constant motion, identity-fluid, and empowered by intelligent technologies that amplify their ability to choose, switch, and shape the experiences they want.
Consumers won’t be passive recipients of brand messaging but active curators of their identity-driven experience ecosystems. Tech, and especially AI, will enhance this empowerment. Traditional segments, static personas, and linear journeys no longer serve us. Instead, we should design for multiple customer modes, messy middles, and fluid expectations. The brands that thrive will embrace complexity and agility, build systems for adaptive behaviours, and be willing to unlearn what worked yesterday.
We won’t just manage experiences—we’ll orchestrate adaptive, responsive, moment-aware ecosystems that reflect who the customer is right now, not who we assumed they were. new currency.
AI, human behaviours, and shifting macro forces demand foresight skills. Tomorrow’s disruption will be human driven, enabled by accelerating technology. My work is rooted in rewriting the playbooks for human experience by viewing them through the lens of rapidly shifting consumer behaviour and empowerment tech—from personal consumer-side AI agents, Digital IDs, VR/AR, and personalisation engines to real-time analytics.
By 2030, I believe brands and experiences must be designed for a world where consumers are in control, in constant motion, identity-fluid, and empowered by intelligent technologies that amplify their ability to choose, switch, and shape the experiences they want.
Consumers won’t be passive recipients of brand messaging but active curators of their identity-driven experience ecosystems. Tech, and especially AI, will enhance this empowerment. Traditional segments, static personas, and linear journeys no longer serve us. Instead, we should design for multiple customer modes, messy middles, and fluid expectations. The brands that thrive will embrace complexity and agility, build systems for adaptive behaviours, and be willing to unlearn what worked yesterday.
We won’t just manage experiences—we’ll orchestrate adaptive, responsive, moment-aware ecosystems that reflect who the customer is right now, not who we assumed they were.
Business Advice
The most successful brands of the next decade will question legacy models, challenge assumptions, leverage new technologies quickly and be brave enough to test, iterate, and redesign their entire models for markets. True innovation comes not from perfecting what worked in the past but from relentlessly designing for the next. That means embracing fluidity, relevance, and building brands we can "borrow" in whatever moment or identity state we’re in.
My Favorite AI Tool
I’m not a tech geek. I’m instinctively agnostic, flipping to whatever helps me better work, learn, and save time. Right now, that means Claude and Perplexity. Although, Descript often blows me away with the simplicity and creativity of its tools for creation. My Free Newsletter : https://uncx.substack.com
Andreas Tschas
Co-Founder and CEO Glacier
Vision 2030
I believe that by 2030 we will experience a new form of economy—one where technology and humanity are not in opposition but complement each other meaningfully. Companies will be measured not only by revenue but by the quality of their relationships—with customers, employees, and society. Trust, clarity, and collaboration on equal footing will be central success factors. And the best ideas will no longer emerge in isolation but through exchange—in communities that enable connection rather than merely collecting contacts.
Business Advice
Start with the people, not the idea. The best projects arise where there is trust, where people meet honestly and are not immediately judged—allowing them to collectively determine what is truly needed. For me, business is more than just the market—it is about relationships.
My Favorite AI Tool
I use ChatGPT regularly—not as an answer machine, but as a thinking partner. I write concepts, organize thoughts, and further develop new formats with it. However, the best outcomes still happen in real conversations—when you resonate with people.
Ana Simic
Founder & CEO
Propeller - AI Consultancy
Vision 2030
I envision a world where we feel so supported by technology that we dare to achieve much more than we do today - be it through knowledge, more time for the essentials, or more meaningful output. Therefore, my vision for 2030 sees creativity, innovation, and collaborative work multiplied, with the aim of solving the unresolved problems of our time faster and better, and a world where we drive genuine transformation with trust and foresight.
Business Advice
Thinking within an ecosystem to utilize more diverse resources (even temporarily) can fuel implementation energy, knowledge exchange, and creativity, making a decisive difference.
My Favorite AI Tool
Every AI tool in the graphic environment (Canva, Midjourney, even Dall-E) enhances me by 100% because I have no graphic skills. :) Essential for my personal knowledge management: www.notion.so
Martin Absenger
Founder & Managing Director
DIVU
Vision 2030
My vision for 2030 is shaped by the intelligent and ethical application of data to create meaningful impact. I foresee a future where data transcends being merely a resource, evolving into a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem that empowers both organizations and individuals. We will progress beyond basic data collection towards sophisticated data ecosystems that drive innovation and foster a more insightful and responsive world. This is about leveraging the power of data not only to comprehend the present but to actively shape a better future.
Business Advice
Successful organizations in the coming years will be those that fundamentally embrace data-driven decision-making. This extends beyond mere data collection to cultivating a culture of data literacy and leveraging insights to guide every strategic choice. Embrace data as a core strategic asset and invest in the competencies and technologies necessary to unlock its transformative potential.
My Favorite AI Tool
Wordware.ai is, for me, the key to future-proof AI systems. It demonstrates that the true power of AI lies in combining specialized AI agents in intelligent loops. Efficient, nature-inspired, and groundbreaking for AI development.
Lena Marie Glaser
Author & Founder
Basically Innovative - Future Lab
Vision 2030
The future of the workplace belongs to companies that use AI not just for efficiency improvements but as a lever for cultural change. AI is transforming how we work, lead, and collaborate—moving away from rigid hierarchies towards greater autonomy and innovation. Successful organizations promote a culture of equality and mutual respect.
Business Advice
Leadership in the AI era requires courage and vision. Companies that invest in training, transparent communication, and a trust-based leadership culture strengthen innovation, retain talent, and secure their long-term competitiveness.
My Favorite AI Tool
ChatGPT (openai.com) – My tool for future research and consulting: from business model development to target audience analysis – for informed, rapid decisions and innovation.
Jochem Verberg
Digital Futurist | Co-founder
Vision 2030
I approach these questions from my own professional expertise: marketing and sales in a B2B environment. The pace of change in this space over the last two decades has been incredible, but what has happened in just the past two years is truly game-changing. The biggest challenge has always been balancing personalization at scale—and today, AI is helping solve that.
Within our programs, we’ve already reached a point where AI covers 80% of sales messaging on Social, automates CRM updates, and reduces social content creation time by 75%. Looking ahead to 2030, I see AI not just supporting marketing and sales but driving outcomes directly based on business KPIs. Barriers like execution time and operational bottlenecks will disappear, and companies that successfully adopt and integrate AI will have a major competitive advantage. It’s not just about having the tech—it’s about embedding it into how teams work. Sink or swim, win or lose.
At the same time, people will be more important than ever. With AI handling execution, marketing and sales teams will focus on understanding the target audience, refining value propositions, and collaborating on strategy. The real challenge will be driving adoption—because growth will be determined by technology improvements divided by workforce adoption rate.
Business Advice
The biggest mistake I see? Companies buy a tool, hit play, and hope for the best. AI isn’t just another automation tool—it’s a fundamental shift in how we approach problems. A few years ago, automation in marketing and sales was all about keywords triggering responses. Today, it’s the opposite: you train AI on your company, your values, and your process, then let it analyze the full lead journey and recommend the best next steps—all while updating your CRM in real time. Businesses that embrace this shift and integrate AI thoughtfully will unlock serious growth.
My Favorite AI Tool
Our own Engaging with AI tool Engaging on LinkedIn with AI - Save Time and Effort, is at the core of how we drive alignment between marketing and sales in the social space. It enables teams to collaborate on LinkedIn engagement while integrating powerful AI-driven reporting to take customer interactions to the next level. AI isn’t just about automation—it’s about working smarter, together.
Martin Posarnig
CEO mpdigital.at
Vision 2030
In my world of 2030, the rest of the Austrian manufacturing SMEs have also awakened from their previous skepticism and lethargy and are embracing new technologies. We are able to elevate our strengths like creativity, quality awareness, and commitment to a completely new level with technological possibilities. We are learning to work and live in harmony with (humanoid) robots and artificial intelligence. It is a pleasant and effortless coexistence.
Business Advice
In times when the pace of change is constantly increasing, people need stability. Good leadership that creates room for development, provides clear direction, and makes decisions becomes a greater success factor than the technology itself.
My Favorite AI Tool
https://www.synthesia.io/ Synthesia has massively accelerated our video production. Whether for our mpacademy or for social media.
Rainer Edler
CEO NEED immersive reality GmbH
Vision 2030
My vision for the year 2030 is characterized by the profound integration of virtual worlds into all our communication processes. I anticipate that we will move beyond conventional internet platforms and intensively utilize virtual experiences. Both in private and corporate communication, immersive technologies will fundamentally transform communication. We will no longer just surf the wave of the internet—we will dive into the depths of the digital ocean, where information is fluid and boundless.
Business Advice
Successful companies are those that actively test innovations, question existing structures, and continuously experiment. A corporate culture that firmly anchors change and the exploration of new paths fosters sustainable success and secures the future.
My Favorite AI Tool
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/technologies/dlss/ DLSS 4 uses artificial intelligence to upscale low-resolution images, improving performance and image quality in virtual worlds.
