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A Journey Beyond Time – Stephan Sigrist
Episode 478th November 2024 • We Are ETH • ETH Zurich
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With a background in biochemistry and former researcher at Collegium Helveticum, Stephan Sigrist, founder of the think tank W.I.R.E., is dedicated to the power of collaboration and creative thinking.

Remember the DeLorean from Back to the Future? Listen to the conversation with Stephan Sigrist, founder of W.I.R.E., as he shares his story about owning that iconic car and W.I.R.E.'s mission: to provide a foundation for business decision-making, rather than just predictions about the future. Discover Stephan's unexpected journey from studying biochemistry at ETH Zurich to becoming a thought leader, along with insights on long-term thinking amid societal changes. 

This is his story.

Authors or magazine's mentioned in the podcast:

Wired Magazine

Harvard Business Review

Friedrich Dürrenmatt

Chapters:

(01:23) The Evolution of W.I.R.E.

(03:34) Geographical Journey: Zurich to London and Back

(06:30) The DeLorean Story

(11:15) Curating the Future: Methodologies and Challenges

(13:46) Understanding W.I.R.E.'s Role and Services

(17:32) Stephan's Academic and Professional Background

(23:08) Final Thoughts and Reflections

(27:13) Closing Remarks and Podcast Information

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