Chatting with Ragnar Heil – Business Development Manager for Microsoft Technologies at HanseVision (a Bechtle Company), Germany.
🎙️ Microsoft MVP | Corporate Influencer | International Speaker | Office Productivity & Modern Work Expert

With over 26 years of experience, Ragnar has shaped the world of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, AI & Copilot, Governance, and Digital Transformation through various roles—ranging from developer and architect to project manager, trainer, and business strategist. Today, he leads Microsoft Business Development at HanseVision, focusing on Modern Workplace, Copilot integration, SharePoint Next with Shareflex, and Employee Experience via Microsoft Viva.

He’s not only a recognized Microsoft MVP in Copilot & M365, but also a founding member of the “Working Out Loud” movement in Germany, deeply committed to collaborative knowledge sharing.

Ragnar's background spans:

• Deep product expertise in Microsoft 365 E5, including Power Platform, Viva, Sentinel, and Teams

• Leadership in Quest product solutions (Migration, Security, GDPR, Compliance)

• Certified in Prosci/ADKAR Change Management, Yammer Administration, and Community Leadership

• Technical skills in Enterprise Search, Power BI, SQL, and development (Python, .NET, HTML)

• Passion for video streaming, blogging, and podcasting

He also serves as:

• Ortsbeirat in Felsberg’s local government

• Senate Member at the German Sociological Association

Join us as we dive into his insights on AI in the enterprise, digital culture building, and his journey through the evolving Microsoft ecosystem.

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In Conversation with Michael Hamilton – The Mind Behind DataSimplified & HR Simplified

Michael Hamilton is the driving force behind two powerful platforms – HR Simplified, an all-in-one HR management system, and DataSimplified, a tech venture focused on streamlining business operations. With a deep focus on small to mid-sized enterprises, Michael has created solutions that reduce HR complexities, boost efficiency, and bring digital capabilities within everyone's reach. Join us as he shares how smart software can transform people management and unlock growth.

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Chatting with Kunal Chopra – A visionary leader from the Greater Seattle Area, United States, Kunal is currently the CEO & Founder of Certivo, a Fortive (NYSE: FTV) and Pioneer Square Labs-backed company that's transforming product compliance through the power of AI, including generative and predictive models. He also serves as Chairman of the Board at Aventis Alpha Care, and is an Investor and Board Member at Caretech, and an Investor at Pawcare.

With a dynamic track record as a 3x Tech CEO, board member, and product innovator, Kunal has led some of the most transformative initiatives in tech, scaling companies across multiple industries and delivering incredible business outcomes—such as 200% EBITDA improvements, 25x valuation growth, and 1000% shareholder returns.

Previously, he transformed Beckett Collectibles into a modern tech-enabled platform, added $40M in ARR, and launched patent-backed NFT products. As CEO of Kaspien (KSPN), he led a complete turnaround, taking EBITDA from negative to +3% and pushing the stock price from $2 to $50. At Microsoft, he revitalized the global learning division with a 20% top-line growth. He’s also left his mark on Amazon Fashion with $100M revenue expansion and a 5% EBITDA boost, and on Unikrn, where he scaled the company from $0 to $7.5M in just two years.

Join us as we dive into his journey of scaling startups, driving innovation, and making AI-powered compliance a strategic asset.

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