Born and Kepler S1E5! Featuring Prof. Nils Stieglitz from Frankfurt School.

How is artificial intelligence reshaping the business and education landscapes—and why are we still struggling to unlock its full potential? In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Dr. Nils Stieglitz, President and CEO of the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, for a thought-provoking conversation on AI’s disruptive power and the challenges of turning technological promise into real-world success.

Prof. Stieglitz shared why AI is still in a “joint discovery stage,” with businesses and academic institutions alike experimenting with its capabilities—but often falling short of immediate results. He explored how Frankfurt School is integrating AI into its operations, from enhancing student support with their AI-based chatbot “Frankie” to helping faculty and students discover new ways to improve learning and productivity.

But why are European companies lagging behind their U.S. and Chinese counterparts in applying AI at scale? According to Prof. Stieglitz, it’s not a lack of innovation—it’s a failure to translate research into action. Overregulation, risk aversion, and limited growth capital are holding back AI-driven business models. He argues that shifting mindsets toward embracing risk and focusing on long-term opportunities is key to bridging this gap.

Curious to hear more about the future of AI in business and education—and why the next wave of AI success might come from unexpected places? Don’t miss this engaging and insightful episode with Prof. Dr. Nils Stieglitz. Tune in now: Episode on Spotify