Chapter 2: The Drive to Create

12/17/24 • 13 min

What drives a visionary? Gero explores his roots, sharing how his father’s entrepreneurial spirit and his family’s resilience shaped his path. This chapter is a deep dive into the early passions that ignited the fire behind Signavio’s success.

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What happens when curiosity meets cutting-edge tech? Gero’s journey through academia and process optimization at HPI birthed a vision. Listen to this chapter to discover how one idea sparked a global movement for business transformation.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Every great journey begins with a spark. Meet Gero Decker and the incredible tale of Signavio, born from resilience, innovation, and teamwork. This chapter sets the stage for an unforgettable ride through triumphs, lessons, and the vision that built one of Germany’s most remarkable software companies.

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SIGNAVIO: Together As One - Chapter 2: The Drive to Create

Transcript

I never wanted to become an entrepreneur.

From early on, I knew about the life of an entrepreneur through my father and uncle, both of whom had dedicated themselves to their passion for innovation and technology.

My father was a physicist, focused on laser technology, while my uncle worked on solar panel technology since the 1980s, long before the world fully grasped the importance of it. I grew up watching them both dive deep into their work, dedicating their lives to missions th