TI CEO Podcast · episode 60
Why I believe in the future
1-minute summary
In this episode, Christoph Standl talks about why he believes in the future, concluding the theme week 'What Really Matters'. He explains that despite crises and uncertainty, long-term thinking is essential. Reflecting on twelve years of Tourismus Interaktiv, he looks ahead to the company's fifteenth and twentieth anniversaries. He admits not everything has been easy, with delayed projects and difficult decisions, but insists short-term setbacks don't invalidate a long-term vision. He expresses particular enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, already actively used within the company, opening new perspectives for employees, partners and customers. Having a vision, he says, means knowing the direction while staying flexible enough to adapt. He stresses that economic success should never come at the expense of health, family and joy. Thinking long-term, he concludes, means not letting today's problems take away tomorrow's confidence, while remaining genuinely optimistic about shaping the future together.
Description
60 episodes of the CEO Diary! To wrap up my theme week "What really matters", I want to look ahead.
Why do I believe in the future despite all the challenges? And why is it especially important for entrepreneurs to think long-term?
We have now been on the road with Tourismus Interaktiv for twelve years. Of course, projects, decisions and economic challenges occupy us every day. But I also think about where we could be in three years, when we celebrate our 15th company anniversary. And even more about what could be possible by our 20th anniversary in eight years.
In this episode I talk about why short-term setbacks don't automatically call a long-term vision into question, why you always have to keep adjusting your plans, and what incredible possibilities I see right now through artificial intelligence.
Our AI agents and TI Agent Services are just the beginning of a development that could fundamentally change our company and our customers' working world in the coming years.
Of course, nobody knows what the future holds. There will always be new crises, unexpected challenges and changes.
My most important insight: thinking long-term doesn't mean ignoring today's problems. It means not letting them take away our confidence for tomorrow.
I'm looking forward to the next three, eight and hopefully many more years. To new ideas, shared successes and the people who walk this path with us.
Because I believe in the future. Not because everything will be easy, but because we have the chance to help shape it ourselves.
And remember: big changes often start with small daily steps.