May 2026

The Thrivers: Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Age of AI

Dr. Michael Suess / May 19, 2026

A few months ago, an engineering manager I advise asked me a question that has been rattling around in my head ever since. He was building a small team and wanted my opinion on hiring. Not which stack, not which seniority levels, not which titles. What kind of person he should bet on. It is […]

A logistics depot with an electrified fleet

Stuck on Diesel: Why German Logistics Is Missing the Window

Dr. Michael Suess / May 5, 2026

I visited an event last week, set up by the BVL with the topic of Energy meets Logistics – how logistics companies can earn money with energy and energy storage. The pitch was rather simple: logistics companies have a lot of space available for rooftop-solar, they have heavy machines which (if electrified) could earn some