Lifter of heavy objects. Reacher of things in high places. Toddler dad. → Back in founder mode, just with more AI and less REM sleep.

Berlin
Joined July 2010
Recently joined my good friend and master communicator Oliver Aust on his Speak Like a CEO podcast to discuss adapting how we lead, build trust, and show up as leaders in this exponential age of AI. open.spotify.com/episode/4DR…
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Had a great time on the Scaling the Unscalable podcast with Engjell Rraklli. Such a wonderful conversation about technology and startups, but also heartfelt vulnerability coming from both mics. youtube.com/watch?v=fjAG3VTS…
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What if your best #longevity tool is simply a better relationship with time? I recently spoke about this at Life Summit 2025, but mostly told stories about #kayaking and #flowstate. 😉 These are my thoughts. Aging, Flow & the Duality of Time (Substack) synapticcircus.substack.com/…
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Did you know that too much dopamine makes you worse at adapting to failure? Neuroscientists just discovered the "Goldilocks Zone" of dopamine for optimal decision-making. Read more: synapticcircus.substack.com/…
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“The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and godlike technology. And it is terrifically dangerous.” - E.O. Wilson (1929-2021) Could there be a more poignant message for our current times?
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FREE WEBINAR, Flow-Based #Leadership: Transform Your #Team with #Neuroscience-Backed Strategies @GerritMC REGISTER: buff.ly/4gn6jsq #training #learning #traininganddevelopment #learninganddevelopment
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What is neuroeconomics? 🧠 Stay tuned for links to the full episode of my conversation with Paul Zak, Director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies at Claremont Graduate University and founder of Immersion: The Value Measurement Company.
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Some of my most creative moments occur outdoors in nature.Turns out there is some solid science behind this behavior. Source: "Ceiling Height and Estimations of the Vertical" by Myers-Levy & Zhu #neuroentrepreneurship #creativity #CathedralEffect
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The Asymmetric Dominance Effect ➡ Level up your sales game through neuroscience. #neuroentrepreneurship #entrepreneurship #neuroscience #sales
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Want to be an entrepreneur? This is the #1 skill you need. Become a master storyteller. Here are six of the ones I see most to give you a head start. 👇🏻see the rest below in
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When you ask someone a question, it triggers instinctive elaboration in their brain. Your question prompts a search through existing memories to generate a response, leading to a greater likelihood of them taking action related to it. #neuroscience #entrepreneurship #sales
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Too many founders suck at sales. They pitch instead of ask and listen. The greats lead with empathy. That’s how the win. #sales #empathy #entrepreneurship
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Ask for help. It makes you appear more competent. Particularly startup founders who, far too often, act like they have all the answers. Remember, you're the exploration business. #entrepreneurship #startup #founder #askforhelp
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Normalize "I don't know". It's simple to say, but packs big punch. Especially for founders. #startup #venturecapital #founder
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Got a case of the Mondays? Post-holiday weekend blues? Here are 3 ways to rewire your brain, that'll start your week with a smile. (1) Create 7-day routines, not just weekdays. (2) wake up at the same time every day. (3) Spend time outdoors. #mondaymotivation #peakperformance
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🌎 What are the best countries to be an #entrepreneur? 🚀 According to Ute Stephan, Professor of #Entrepreneurship at King’s College London (and one of the world’s leading experts on entrepreneurial well-being), the data suggest it's the countries with the nicest people!
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McKinsey Consultants Make Shitty Entrepreneurs... Change My Mind! Here's a little primer into Prof. Saras Sarasvathy's Theory of #Effectuation to explain why. startupneuroscience.gerritmc… #neuroentrepreneurship #neuromarketing #storytelling
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