1 Human and 1 AI as unbeatable presenter duo
Welcome to the podcast in which human and artificial intelligence tell the most exciting tech stories – with a pinch of humor and plenty of inspiration.
Whether revolutionary start-ups, creative tech or brave visionaries, we tell the stories behind the scenes.
Humans bring the heart, AI provides analyses and every now and then an algorithm joke that nobody understands.
So: put on your headphones and get inspired – because with us, tech is not only exciting, but also entertaining.
Tech stories Podcast
Every week, a human and an AI take you on a fast-paced and exciting journey through the hidden corners of the tech world. You’ll discover how forgotten inventors, failed startups, or nerdy coincidences have changed the world – with a pinch of humor, a touch of drama, and absolutely no PowerPoint.
Whether it’s brilliant ideas born in a basement, code that saves the world, or patents no one ever used – we uncover the stories you definitely haven’t heard before, but will never forget.
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Great job! You are the greatest project manager!
You finished the project within time. That’s great! Well, it was really a team effort. Thanks to the detailed master plan…
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Kaizen / Lean Shopfloor Board – Creating the perfect one
Its astounishing how much a well designed Kaizen board is able to move in the Shopfloor. A clear visualizualization can boost…
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Traffic Light
Stopped at a crossroad, completely alone. The traffic light is red. You can clearly see that there is no other car…
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Traffic Light
In the videos below, two very different situations are shown: In the first video a crossroad with a traffic light is…
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Stuck in traffic
Last week, returning from work, I found myself stuck in traffic, waiting and waiting. Nothing seemed to go forward. Surprisingly when…
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Thoughts on productivity…
The only thing worse than seeing something done wrong is seeing it done slowly. But is there really reason to be…
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3 Great Mindsets for Problem Solving
The biggest kind of waste is needing to repair something after a mistake has been done. Therefore you need to do…
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The Highest Joy of Lean
When someone says Lean Manufacturing, we often hear continuous improvement, optimization, cost reduction, efficiency increase, stock reduction, lead time reduction and…
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Looking for something great to read?
On the quest to Operations Excellence it is important to get a wide range of informations about Lean Manufacturing. However, the…
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Insights
Inspiring insights on Tech, Business and Life
Ferdinand Huber has spent his professional life working as an industrial engineering manager, and operations excellence consultant for High-Tech companies, leading teams and projects in a dozen countries.
“Corporate standards may seem complex and intimidating. I am convinced, however, that innovation is simple… so simple that everyone can do it. The idea of getting better every day is fascinating and the development of people is a lasting source of joy.”
He holds a Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (Brazil) and an Master Degree in Management of Science and Engineering from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China).
pure Inspiration and insights
Tech Stories is a storytelling podcast that uncovers the hidden human stories behind the technologies we use every day. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through the lives of inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries whose ideas changed the course of history—often despite facing skepticism, rejection, or failure. From the barcode and the shipping container to Linux and artificial intelligence, the podcast explores not just how technology works, but why it matters, how it reshaped society, and what it teaches us about innovation, creativity, and the courage to challenge conventional thinking. Presented in a unique dialogue between a human host and an AI co-host, Tech Stories offers a fresh perspective on the inventions that quietly transformed the world.
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