Fightback

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is creating a rapid, comprehensive transformation - technologically, economically, socially and politically. To shape this transformation, we must take collective responsibility. Fightback showcases how to embrace digitalization and how to overcome disruption.” Klaus Schwab Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum “There are so many opportunities for traditional industry to benefit from digitization - we have just scratched the surface. Fightback provides food for thought and inspiration as to how such opportunities could be realized.“Marcus Wallenberg Vice Chair, Investor AB “We need to harness the ingenuity of tech entrepreneurs to solve pressing global issues. Fightback fosters readers’ entrepreneurial spirit, sharing learnings on how to create significant sources of growth with positive impacts.” Nicolas Brusson Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BlaBlaCar

Felix Staeritz is Founder and CEO of founders driven corporate venture builder - FoundersLane. Serial entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years experience building businesses, one up to IPO. Board member of the World Economic Forum’s Digital Leaders board. He studied in Germany, the US and Asia and is now based in Vienna and Berlin.Simon Torrance is one of the world’s leading experts on business model transformation, specializing in platform strategy and digital ventures. As FoundersLane’s UK Managing Director, he works with corporates to create high-impact digital ventures. Simon is a member of the World Economic Forum’s executive working group on Digital Platforms and Ecosystems, chair of the Platform Economy Summit, a guest lecturer at Singularity University and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is British and lives in London.