In this episode, we’re joined by Kambis Kohansal Vajargah – a key figure in Austria’s startup scene and someone who pushes the boundaries of entrepreneurship with remarkable drive and vision.

Kambis currently serves as the Head of Startup-Services and Deputy Head of Founder-Services at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. In this role, he supports founders from the very first idea all the way to international scale—making sure visions turn into real ventures.

But that’s only part of his story: Kambis is also a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s co-founded or backed over 50 startups, has been recognized as a European Digital Leader by the World Economic Forum, and advises global initiatives like the SXSW Pitch Advisory Board.

In this conversation, Kambis opens up about his personal motivation, the lessons learned on his entrepreneurial journey, and why, for him, it’s never just about building companies, but creating meaningful impact.

Especially intriguing: how his children’s book Sammy and the Secret of the Gold Coins came to life—and why he believes financial education should start with the youngest among us.

A powerful behind-the-scenes conversation with someone who treats innovation not as hype, but as a mindset.

Kambis Kohansal Vajargah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kambis-kohansal-vajargah/

Visible Leader: https://visible-leader.com/

In dieser inspirierenden Episode teilt Hannes Robier, Host des World Usability Congress in Graz, Vortragender, und Experte für WOW Momente, seine Reise und spannende Einblicke in den Alltags eine WOW-Designers.

Hannes erklärt, warum es nicht genug ist jedes Jahr das gleiche zu tun. Und das Bedürfnisse von Menschen oft ganz unterschiedlich bedient werden soll. Er gibt uns Einblick in die Modelle, die er nutzt um einen gemeinsamen Standard für WOW Momente zu schaffen und diese auch messbar zu machen.

Weiters erklärt uns Hannes, wie man die perfekte Geburtstagsparty plant und was das mit seinen beruflichen Aufträgen, wie das Design des NASA Produkt des Jahres, oder Produkt und Service Design für U-Boote, Sportwagen, aber auch Bank-Prozesse hat.

Erfahren Sie in diesem persönlichen Gespräch mit Gastgeber Martin Wolf, wie Hannes das alles auch noch sichtbar und für Peers, Kund:innen und Student:innen sichtbar macht um sicher zu stellen, dass die Welt - jeden Tag ein wenig mehr positive WOW Momente erhält.

HANNES ROBIER: https://at.linkedin.com/in/hannesrobier

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY: https://theworldofexperience.com/

WORLD USABILITY CONGRESS: https://worldusabilitycongress.com/

VISIBLE-LEADER: www.visible-leader.com

English Version:

In this inspiring episode, Hannes Robier, host of the World Usability Congress in Graz, speaker, and expert on WOW moments, shares his journey and exciting insights into the everyday life of a WOW designer.

Hannes explains why it is not enough to do the same thing every year. And that people's needs should often be served very differently. He gives us insight into the models he uses to create a common standard for WOW moments and to make them measurable.

Hannes also explains how to plan the perfect birthday party and what this has to do with his professional assignments, such as designing the NASA Product of the Year, or product and service design for submarines, sports cars, but also banking processes.

Find out in this personal conversation with host Martin Wolf how Hannes makes all of this visible and visible to peers, customers, and students to ensure that the world gets a few more positive WOW moments every day.

In dieser inspirierenden Episode teilt Kilian Kaminski, Co-Founder von refurbed, seine Reise und die Vision, die hinter seinem erfolgreichen Start-up steht. Refurbed ist ein Online-Marktplatz für vollständig erneuerte Elektronikgeräte, zeigt, wie nachhaltiger Konsum und wirtschaftlicher Erfolg Hand in Hand gehen können.

Kilian gibt uns Einblicke, wie es zur Gründung von refurbed kam und warum für ihn und seine Mitgründer von Anfang an klar war, dass es ein Impact-Unternehmen werden musste. Er spricht darüber, wie es ihnen gelungen ist eine Remote-First Unternehmenskultur zu schaffen, die die klügsten Köpfe anzieht und ihnen Raum gibt, ihr Potenzial zu entfalten.

Erfahren Sie in diesem persönlichen Gespräch mit Gastgeber Martin Wolf, wie Kilian Kaminski nicht nur nachhaltigen Konsum fördert, sondern auch andere Unternehmer inspiriert, die Verbindung von Impact und Profit zu wagen und sichtbar zu machen.

KILIAN KAMINSKI: https://at.linkedin.com/in/kiliankaminski

REFURBED: www.refurbed.at

VISIBLE-LEADER: www.visible-leader.com

English Version:

In this inspiring episode, Kilian Kaminski, Co-Founder of refurbed, shares his journey and the vision behind his successful startup. Refurbed, an online marketplace for fully renewed electronic devices, demonstrates how sustainable consumption and economic success can go hand in hand.

Kilian provides insights into how refurbed was founded and why he and his co-founders were determined from the start to create an impact-driven company. He discusses how they succeeded in building a remote-first company culture that attracts the brightest minds and gives them space to reach their full potential.

Discover in this personal conversation with host Martin Wolf how Kilian Kaminski not only promotes sustainable consumption but also inspires other entrepreneurs to embrace and showcase the powerful connection between impact and profit.