In this episode, we catch up with Andreas Loy, Co-founder and CEO of KONUX, a leading German AI scale-up transforming railway operations for a sustainable future.
Before turning 30, Andreas created more than €500 million in shareholder value, generated over a hundred jobs, and built an outstanding team to establish a transformative digital leader for sustainable impact.
KONUX is the first AI scale-up in railway. They bring next-generation predictive maintenance, network usage, and traffic monitoring and planning solutions for railway infrastructure management. Since its foundation in 2014, the company has raised more than $130 million from world-leading investors, expanded to ten countries in Europe and Asia, and was selected as one of the world’s 30 most innovative start-ups and scale-ups by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Andreas envisions a society that thrives on compassion, interconnectedness, and harmony. People have developed a deep sense of self-awareness, prioritising their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Healing practices are integrated into everyday life, fostering resilience, empathy, and understanding.
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Key takeaways:
- AI has the potential to transform railway operations and create value through data analysis.
- Finding balance and prioritising well-being is essential for personal and professional growth.
- Compassionate and collaborative leadership is key to empowering others and creating a positive work culture.
- Sustainability should be a core focus for founders and entrepreneurs, with technology playing a crucial role in addressing global challenges.
- The future of transportation should prioritise eco-friendly solutions.
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