Dipl.-Ing. Lars Behrendt

//CEO@GRANNY&SMITH, DE-RISKING INNOLAB FOR THE MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

I’m an inventor, innovator and investor. I turn real problems into real companies.My career changed the moment I realized most innovations fail for the same reason: everyone talks about ideas - almost no one builds them.In boardrooms and workshops, I watched brilliant concepts suffocate under politics, process and PowerPoints. The spark in people’s eyes faded the moment reality entered the room. I couldn’t unsee it.So I stopped helping people discuss the future and started building it.Over the past 15 years, I’ve created products, ventures and business models that didn’t exist before. What began as engineering evolved into a practice: recognizing real unmet needs, inventing the solution and forming a company around it.Today, I operate where invention, innovation and investment meet. I don’t manage portfolios — I create the companies they’re built from.How I work: • real-world problems • physical + digital products • validated demand • scalable models • long-term ownershipWhat drives me: If you can see a better future, you’re responsible for building it. I work with people who believe progress comes from creating, not talking — and who want to bring things into the world that should already exist.That’s why I build.More: grannyandsmith.com

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We have been developing innovation for our customers for more than 15 years now. Our teams, consisting of designers, engineers, software developers, and business model experts, have tried a lot and gained much experience. Today we know what works and what does not - so you don't have to make all those experiences again.

Our INNOWEEK® method is the result of more than 15 years of continuous development and project experience with well-known DAX groups and Fortune 500 companies and helps you to develop, test, and grow new business ideas in a few weeks instead of months.

STEVE JOBS: HOW MANY OF YOU ARE CONSULTANTS? OH... THAT'S BAD!

Consulting is broken.

A lot of smart people…
 _Sell you a PowerPoint.
 _Disappear when it’s time to execute.

_No skin in the game.
_No responsibility.
_No results.

Consulting can feel like hiring someone to build you a sandcastle…
 …and finding out they only brought a whiteboard.

Big ideas. Fancy slides.

And when it’s time to actually do the thing — poof — they’re gone.

We prefer a different game: roll up sleeves, build stuff that works, and maybe get some sand in our shoes.

Because in innovation, the fun part is not talking about the castle.
 
It’s standing in front of it saying: 

“Yep. We made that.”

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INVENTOR · INNOVATOR · INVESTOR - Building Companies. Not Slide Decks. We build and scale industrial ventures. At own risk.

STEVE JOBS SAID ONE DECISION IN LIFE SEPARATES SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE FROM THOSE WHO ONLY DREAM

That decision? 

PERSEVERANCE.

Steve Jobs put it perfectly:

"I'm convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.... Unless you have a lot of passion about this, you're not going to survive. You're going to give it up."

Jobs knew this from experience. He was fired from Apple, started over with NeXT, then came back to build one of the world's most valuable companies.
Here's what separates dreamers from achievers:

_Passion fuels persistence - Without deep passion for your mission, you'll quit when things get tough

_Setbacks become feedback - Every failure reveals what customers really want and where you need to improve

_Long-term vision beats short-term pain - When you're anchored in your "why," you can weather any storm

_Persist, but pivot - Stay committed to the goal while being flexible in your approach

Research backs this up: Angela Duckworth's studies show that grit and sustained perseverance predict success better than IQ or talent alone.

The next time you want to quit, ask yourself: Am I facing a dead end—or just the natural friction of progress?

The leaders who refuse to quit, who show up one more time after setbacks, are the ones who ultimately cross the finish line.

What's one time perseverance made all the difference in your journey? 

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Senior Sector Consultant || Senior Project #Manager || #Drones Expert || #Aviation Expert || Aeronautical Engineer

An accomplished Aeronautical Engineer and Senior Sector Consultant with a passion for the aerospace sector, I bring 14 years of rich experience in IT solutions and project management. I've shaped the future of aviation with my contributions in innovative software for airport security. As the Lead IT Consultant at Aena, I've ensured seamless operations and security across the airport network. 

Outside of my primary role, I connect aerospace enthusiasts through 'Negocio Aeroespacial', where I share in-depth insights and quality content on the industry. My international collaborations span Spain, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Venezuela, reflecting my global perspective. 

As a meticulous and ethical professional, I believe in the power of teamwork and building trust with clients. I'm always on top of the latest business trends, and I communicate these effectively to my audience. Connect with me to explore the fascinating world of aerospace!

Luis L.

🤯🚗 IT COULD DRIVE ON THREE WHEELS… AND IT WASN’T A PROTOTYPE.

IT WAS A PRODUCTION CAR IN 1955.

WHEN THE CITROËN DS WAS UNVEILED IN PARIS, THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD STOOD STILL.

THIS WASN’T JUST FUTURISTIC DESIGN.

IT WAS ENGINEERING WITH A PHILOSOPHY THAT RARELY EXISTS TODAY.

THE HYDROPNEUMATIC SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION ALLOWED THE CAR TO RAISE ITSELF WITHOUT A JACK.

IT GLIDED OVER IMPERFECTIONS AS IF IT WERE FLOATING.

AND YES… IT COULD KEEP MOVING SAFELY EVEN WITH ONE WHEEL MISSING.

THIS WASN’T A “FEATURE.”

IT WAS A STATEMENT.

🔑 ENGINEERING FOCUSED ON SOLVING REAL PROBLEMS — NOT JUST CUTTING COSTS.

🔑 AERODYNAMIC DESIGN WHEN EFFICIENCY WASN’T A MARKETING BUZZWORD.

🔑 MECHANICAL INTELLIGENCE LONG BEFORE SOFTWARE DOMINATED CARS.

🔑 THE COURAGE TO CHALLENGE INDUSTRY NORMS.

TODAY, VEHICLES ARE MORE CONNECTED, MORE DIGITAL, AND MORE AUTOMATED.

BUT FEW ARE BUILT WITH THAT SYSTEMIC BOLDNESS.

BACK THEN, CARS WERE DESIGNED TO PUSH THE LIMITS OF WHAT ENGINEERING COULD ACHIEVE.

TODAY, MANY ARE DESIGNED TO OPTIMIZE PLATFORMS AND MARGINS.

THE CITROËN DS WAS NOT JUST A CAR.

IT WAS A VISION OF THE FUTURE CAST IN METAL.

DO YOU THINK THE INDUSTRY WILL DARE TO BUILD WITH THAT PHILOSOPHY AGAIN?

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DRONES ARE NOT THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE. THEY ARE THE PRESENT. 🚜🚁

A few years ago, talking about drones in farming sounded like science fiction.

Today, they fly over crops, making decisions faster than any manual inspection ever could.

What used to take days of fieldwork… now takes minutes.

And this isn’t just about technology.
It’s about efficiency.
It’s about profitability.
It’s about survival for the modern farmer.

The transformation of agriculture is already happening:

✅ Smart monitoring: NDVI mapping and multispectral analysis detect water stress, pests, and nutrient deficiencies before they are visible to the human eye.

✅ Precision spraying: Targeted application can reduce agrochemical use by up to 30%, lowering costs and minimizing environmental impact.

✅ Resource optimization: Real-time data enables evidence-based decisions instead of relying solely on intuition.

✅ Time and labor savings: Large areas can be inspected in hours, not days.

And the most exciting part…

The future points toward autonomous drone swarms, predictive AI integration, and fully data-driven farming. 🌱

Agriculture will stop reacting to problems… and start anticipating them.

The real revolution is not the drone itself.
It’s the mindset of the farmer who chooses to adopt it.

Do you believe traditional agriculture is ready for this technological shift?

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STEEL ISN’T JUST FORGED. DESTINIES ARE TOO.

In a small rural workshop in India, I witnessed something I will never forget.

A man, his hands marked by fire and years of effort, was striking a piece of red-hot steel.

No robots.
No automation.
Just precision, tradition, and purpose.

Every hammer strike wasn’t just technique.
It was survival.
It was legacy.

While many talk about digital transformation, I understood a deeper truth there: the most powerful transformation is still human.

🔑 Lesson 1: Raw material doesn’t determine the outcome. Discipline does.
🔑 Lesson 2: Technology accelerates processes, but character builds the future.
🔑 Lesson 3: Consistent repetition turns effort into mastery.
🔑 Lesson 4: When a community masters a craft, it stops depending and starts leading.

Steel changes shape under pressure.
So do people.

And in many villages across India, every spark rising from the anvil is a silent declaration: we don’t inherit destiny — we build it.

True transformation doesn’t begin with machines.
It begins with mindset.

Are you waiting for better conditions… or are you ready to forge your own path?

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🤯✈️𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙊𝙉 𝘼 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙉𝙀? 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙋𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝘾𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙋𝙀𝙍 𝙁𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎 𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙇𝘿 𝘽𝙀 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘿𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙔.

A few years ago, proposals for “semi-standing” airline seats started making headlines.

Concepts like the Skyrider promised more passengers per aircraft.

More revenue per flight.

Lower ticket prices.

But very few people talked about the real cost.

Because when you reduce personal space to the absolute technical minimum…
you’re no longer optimizing.
You’re downgrading the human experience.

Commercial aviation was created to connect the world — not to turn cabins into compressed transport tubes.

And here’s the core issue:

✅ Profitability ≠ dehumanization.
Operational efficiency should never be achieved at the expense of passenger dignity and basic comfort.

✅ Safety is more than meeting minimum certification.
Regulations test evacuation times and structural integrity — not prolonged physical strain or passenger well-being.

✅ Brand perception matters.
Airlines compete on experience, not just price. Turning flights into endurance tests erodes long-term brand equity.

✅ Short-term margins vs. long-term loyalty.
Maximizing density may increase revenue per flight, but it can reduce customer trust and repeat business.

Aviation is engineering, yes.
But it is also psychology, perception, and respect for the passenger.

Not everything that is technically possible is strategically wise.

True innovation improves the journey without sacrificing humanity.

Would you pay less to fly… if it meant giving up basic comfort?

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WHAT IF THE T-1000 FROM TERMINATOR WASN’T SCIENCE FICTION ANYMORE?

A robot that can melt, reshape itself, merge with others, and pass through tiny spaces.

For years, that idea belonged only to movies.

But researchers from Seoul National University and Gachon University have just taken a real step in that direction.

Their study, published in Science Advances, introduces a new type of soft robot called a Particle-Armored Liquid Robot (PB).

At its core, it’s a liquid droplet coated with superhydrophobic particles, creating a protective “armor” around the liquid.

The result?

A system that behaves like both a solid and a liquid at the same time.

And its capabilities are remarkable.

🔑 It can squeeze through extremely narrow gaps and recover its shape afterward.

🔑 It can merge with other liquid robots, similar to how biological cells fuse.

🔑 It can capture and transport small objects and release them when needed.

🔑 It can move across solid surfaces and even on water, adapting to its environment.

🔑 It can be controlled using ultrasound, opening the door to programmable microscopic robots.

The potential impact is massive.

Medical procedures that reach places inside the body previously impossible.

Search and rescue robots capable of navigating collapsed structures.

Exploration systems that adapt to complex environments.

Robotics is slowly moving away from rigid machines.

And moving closer to systems inspired by life itself.

Because the future of technology may not be hard metal.

It may be fluid, adaptive… and almost alive.

What application do you think this technology will transform first?

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