Prof. Dr. Alexander König – the 5 “Premium Speakers Questions”
Prof. Dr. Alexander König is an internationally recognised scientist, serial entrepreneur and speaker who acts as a bridge builder between academia, the startup ecosystem and the corporate world.
With his unique combination of academic excellence and entrepreneurial experience, he offers inspiring and practical talks that excite his audiences and encourage them to rethink the future of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
As Professor of Robotics and AI at the Technical University of Munich and founder and CEO of Reactive Robotics GmbH, Dr König combines in-depth scientific knowledge with practical implementation. His company is a pioneer in the field of AI-controlled robotics for intensive care and has received several awards. With numerous lectures worldwide, 12 international patents, scientific publications and extensive experience in financing and scaling start-ups, he inspires innovators from a wide range of industries.
An interview with Alexander König:
1. What are the core subjects of your keynote speeches?
In my lectures I mainly talk about:
- Enterpreneurship
- AI and robotics
- Corporate Innovation
- Startup-founding
- How to not build a company (and how to do it)
- Trends and innovation in medical technology
- Leadership and teambuilding in innovation
2. Which audiance or which branch do you reach with your speech?
- Decision-makers from the business world who want to rethink innovation, AI and robotics
- Innovators who are thinking about founding a company
- Managers in the deep-tech environment
3. Are you a PREMIUM SPEAKER? Where do you get your insights from?
I am a bridge builder between the academic, startup and corporate world. My background as a professor for robotics and AI at TU Munich, as founder and CEO of Reactive Robotics, combined with over 50 talks on cutting-edge topics like AI-driven medical devices and robotics for critical care highlight my ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
My achievements, including raising significant funding, publishing extensively, securing patents, and leading impactful clinical studies, established me as an authority in these areas. My experience mentoring students and advising startups further showcases my ability to inspire and guide audiences across various professional levels.
4. What will be in the future? Does «time» play an important role in your work?
Robotics and AI will change our lives more and faster than the industrial revolution did, because innovation is happening exponentially. The ChatGPT moment has changed everything. At the same time, innovation must be embedded in a stable framework in order to be prepared for the economic and political upheavals of our time. Finding the balance between stability and innovation, between speed and consistency, and embedding this in a credible and affordable innovation strategy is one of my main topics.
5. Nennen Sie uns Ihr Lebensmotto! Was möchten Sie den Zuhörern unbedingt mit auf den Weg geben?
“Dare to fail. Dare to try new thinks. But be smart enough to not let failure break you.”