SIGNAVIO: Together As One
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Bonus Chapter: Karolina Decker – Building Families and Companies
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt conversation, Blake Innes interviews Karolina and Gero Decker about their journey as partners in life. From their first meeting to r...
Chapter 1: Introduction
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every great journey begins with a spark. Meet Gero Decker and the incredible tale of Signavio, born from resilience, innovation, and teamwork. This ch...
Chapter 2: The Drive to Create
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What drives a visionary? Gero explores his roots, sharing how his father’s entrepreneurial spirit and his family’s resilience shaped his path. Thi...
Chapter 3: For the Love of Technology
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when curiosity meets cutting-edge tech? Gero’s journey through academia and process optimization at HPI birthed a vision. Listen to thi...
Chapter 4: Starting Up
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From a university project to a game-changing startup, this chapter reveals the chaos, creativity, and courage it takes to build a business from scratc...
Chapter 5: Getting in the Groove
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building a thriving business isn’t just about strategy; it’s about culture. Peek inside Signavio’s unique work environment, where camaraderie, t...
Chapter 6: Stumbling Forward
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Success is rarely a straight line. From cultural missteps to sales stumbles, this chapter highlights the messy, human side of entrepreneurship - and t...
Chapter 7: Thank You for the Drink!
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chance encounter, an unlikely rival, and an idea that changed everything. This chapter tells the story of how a competitor became an accidental ally...
Chapter 8: The Promised Land
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The allure of Silicon Valley draws Signavio into the heart of global tech innovation. This chapter reveals the culture shocks, the inspiration, and th...
Chapter 9: Rolling Along
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When opportunity knocks, adaptability answers. Follow Signavio’s leap into new markets, including the launch of its Singapore office, as the team le...
Chapter 10: Taking a Breath
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scaling isn’t just about growth; it’s about balance. In this chapter, Gero reflects on navigating fierce competition while staying true to custome...
Chapter 11: Big Money
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Funding can change everything - or ruin it. Discover how Signavio navigated its first major investment deal, balancing ambition with the fear of losin...
Chapter 12: Back to the Crunch
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every growth story has its struggles. Join Signavio as it faces scaling challenges, relocates to Boston, and reimagines its approach to building a str...
Chapter 13: Houston, We Have a Problem
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the stakes get higher, and the strategy must shift? This chapter reveals Signavio’s bold pivot from engineering-driven decisions...
Chapter 14: For the Love of Fun
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the going gets tough, the tough… find joy. This chapter explores how laughter, teamwork, and an unshakable belief in their mission helped Signa...
Chapter 15: Raising the Ambition Level
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Competing with giants isn’t for the faint of heart. Dive into Signavio’s entry into the Process Mining arena and the lessons learned in disrupting...
Chapter 16: Hitting the Breaks
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, the best way forward is to pause. This chapter takes you inside the moments of reflection and reinvention that shaped Signavio’s next big...
Chapter 17: The Acquisition
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does it feel to hand over your life’s work? Gero shares the behind-the-scenes story of SAP’s acquisition of Signavio - a transformative partne...
Chapter 18: Post-Merger Integration
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Merging startup agility with corporate scale is no easy feat. This chapter uncovers the delicate balance of preserving culture, driving innovation, an...
Chapter 19: Settling In
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership transitions and personal milestones collide in this intimate chapter, as Gero reflects on maintaining momentum while building deeper connec...
Chapter 20: Rise, Rise, Rise!
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From launching groundbreaking innovations to outpacing competitors, this chapter is a celebration of milestones, resilience, and a team determined to ...
Chapter 21: On to New Frontiers
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gero steps back and takes a new perspective, shaping the future of transformation. Discover how stepping out of the day-to-day sparked fresh ideas and...
Chapter 22: To Infinity
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Signavio’s story is about more than a company - it’s about people. In this heartfelt finale, Gero honors the collective contributions that built a...
Acknowledgments
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THANK YOU to all of the great Signavians along the way. It is a pleasure to work with you every day. THANK YOU to all of our customers and partners, ...
Bonus Chapter: Torben Schreiter – From Startup Grit to Climate Impact
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter, Torben reflects on Signavio’s early days, from scrappy solutions to scaling an industry leader. He then shifts to his work as a cli...
Bonus Chapter: Stefan Krumnow – From Open Source to Global Leadership
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Krumnow shares his incredible journey from the origins of the Oryx project at Hasso-Plattner-Institute to becoming a key leader at Signavio. In...
Bonus Chapter: Willi Tscheschner and Nicolas Peters – Building the Foundations of Success
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus chapter, co-founders Willi Tscheschner and Nicolas Peters reflect on their journey of turning a university project into a global success...
Bonus Episode: Gerrit de Veer über Leidenschaft, Lernen und Erfolg
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In dieser Bonus-Episode teilt Gerrit de Veer seine faszinierende Reise mit Signavio, von den ersten Treffen im Berliner Büro bis hin zur globalen Exp...