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  • Swim Against the Current: Why Thinking Long-Term Pays Off
    08.08.2022

    Swim Against the Current: Why Thinking Long-Term Pays Off

    What 15+ years in the military taught me: Prepare when others don’t. In crisis, those who swim against the current stay afloat.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Active Reserve Crisis Management Leadership
  • Why Cultural Change Drives Digital Transformation
    05.08.2022

    Why Cultural Change Drives Digital Transformation

    Digital transformation in enterprises fails without cultural change. Learn why agility, iteration, and inclusion are key to making it work.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation
  • Saying Goodbye to 24/7 Industrial Production Will Help Us Solve the Energy Crisis
    25.07.2022

    Saying Goodbye to 24/7 Industrial Production Will Help Us Solve the Energy Crisis

    For some reason, homo sapiens tried to replace the natural phenomenon of seasonality with an on-demand, 24/7 society. How flawed is this?

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Clean Energy
  • Boost Your Productivity With A Personal Sprint Board
    24.07.2022

    Boost Your Productivity With A Personal Sprint Board

    What works for software development, also works for personal task management

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Leadership
  • Why Summer Is the Best Time to Refocus Your Life
    21.07.2022

    Why Summer Is the Best Time to Refocus Your Life

    Use the slower summer months to refocus your life. Learn strategies to sharpen both your work and personal life.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Leadership
  • A Fictitious Review of the 2022 Energy Crisis, Seen from 2025
    20.07.2022

    A Fictitious Review of the 2022 Energy Crisis, Seen from 2025

    Cold flats, citizen solidarity, martial law, and the rise of decentralized power. That’s the fictitious review of the 2022 energy crisis.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Clean Energy Crisis Management
  • Why Startups Should Delay Hiring Admin Staff as Long as Possible
    19.07.2022

    Why Startups Should Delay Hiring Admin Staff as Long as Possible

    Series A startups should refrain from hiring admin functions that were created for corporations

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Entrepreneurship
  • Making Climate Change Visible in Zermatt, Switzerland
    18.07.2022

    Making Climate Change Visible in Zermatt, Switzerland

    Zermatt’s disappearing glaciers make climate change visible. Pay special attention on the water levels of the village river.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Clean Energy
  • Solar Self-Sufficiency: The Dollars Behind
    17.07.2022

    Solar Self-Sufficiency: The Dollars Behind

    Solar self-sufficiency for my home cost me 85k CHF and generated 40k CHF in savings and income. Read on to find out if it is worth it.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Clean Energy Entrepreneurship
  • Solar Self-Sufficiency: Optimizing Winter Car Charging Patterns for Geopolitics
    16.07.2022

    Solar Self-Sufficiency: Optimizing Winter Car Charging Patterns for Geopolitics

    Don’t charge your cars at night just because you can save a few cents on electricity.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Clean Energy Crisis Management
  • Solar Self-Sufficiency Is Feasible, Even in Moderate Climates
    15.07.2022

    Solar Self-Sufficiency Is Feasible, Even in Moderate Climates

    Solar self-sufficiency for modern single-family homes is feasible, even with electric cars in moderate climates such as Switzerland

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Clean Energy Crisis Management
  • Why Experiences Matter More Than Material Gifts
    11.07.2022

    Why Experiences Matter More Than Material Gifts

    Happiness doesn’t come from material gifts. It comes from time well spent with close people. A good mindset to prepare for times of crisis.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Crisis Management Leadership
  • How Entrepreneurs Build Something From Nothing
    05.07.2022

    How Entrepreneurs Build Something From Nothing

    A founder’s journey of building a startup from scratch, evolving from PowerPoint slides to a real-world SaaS company.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Entrepreneurship
  • All Entrepreneurs Are Struggling, And That’s Normal
    28.06.2022

    All Entrepreneurs Are Struggling, And That’s Normal

    Every entrepreneur struggles. An honest look at the unseen challenges of building a company—and why it’s part of the journey.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Entrepreneurship
  • Stop Emailing. Start Talking Again.
    08.06.2022

    Stop Emailing. Start Talking Again.

    Innovation doesn’t happen over email. Real progress comes from real conversations. You’d better stop emailing and start talking again.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Entrepreneurship Leadership
  • Forget the Quick-Wins. Good Solutions Take Time
    30.05.2022

    Forget the Quick-Wins. Good Solutions Take Time

    There is no overnight success. Growth and good solutions take time, effort, and setbacks. That’s true for startups, products, and people.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Entrepreneurship Leadership
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an ISO 27001 Compatible ISMS
    24.02.2022

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an ISO 27001 Compatible ISMS

    Learn how to create an ISO 27001 compatible ISMS using simple tools and common sense. A practical step-by-step guide based on real experience

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Time Blocking Is A Dead-End For Leaders
    21.12.2021

    Time Blocking Is A Dead-End For Leaders

    I have used time blocking for one straight year — and I have abandoned the method recently.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Leadership
  • How to Achieve ISO 9001 Certification Without Paper Folders and Excel Lists
    18.12.2021

    How to Achieve ISO 9001 Certification Without Paper Folders and Excel Lists

    Learn how to achieve ISO 9001 certification without paper folders or Excel lists by using the right digital tools.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Our Hiring Was Broken — Until We Reversed the Process
    10.12.2021

    Our Hiring Was Broken — Until We Reversed the Process

    Our hiring was broken. Discover how reversing the interview order improved our hiring success and reduced declined offers.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Entrepreneurship Leadership
  • How to Build An ISO 27001 Compliant Asset Management Tool Using JIRA
    07.08.2021

    How to Build An ISO 27001 Compliant Asset Management Tool Using JIRA

    Build an ISO 27001 asset management system in JIRA using standard features. No extra tools needed, yet still fully compliant with ISO 27001.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • How to Build an ISO 9001 Compliant Risk Management Tool Using JIRA
    13.05.2021

    How to Build an ISO 9001 Compliant Risk Management Tool Using JIRA

    Build an ISO 9001 risk management system using standard JIRA software. No extra tools needed, yet still fully compliant with ISO 9001.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Why I Am Hiring Military Guys
    17.04.2021

    Why I Am Hiring Military Guys

    Mission focus, adaptability, and speed—key traits for today’s complex and volatile world. That’s why I am hiring military guys.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Active Reserve Leadership
  • How Startups Can Survive Corporate Procurement: A Field Guide
    28.03.2021

    How Startups Can Survive Corporate Procurement: A Field Guide

    Startups often hit a wall when procurement steps in. How to navigate tenders, delays, and value destruction—and survive corporate procurement

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Entrepreneurship
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I’m a tech entrepreneur, active reserve officer, and father of three — writing about entrepreneurship, leadership, and crisis management from hard-won experience. No AI, no fluff, no promos. Just plain-text insights for people building and leading under pressure.

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