In this exciting podcast episode of “Quo Vadis KI”, Carla Kirmes, Head of Economic Development for the City of Rosenheim, takes us on a journey through the diverse applications of Artificial Intelligence in economic development. Carla shares insights from her multifaceted career – from her master’s thesis in Santiago de Chile to international cooperations to the successful implementation of digital funding programs in the attractive Alpine foothills region. She illuminates how public funding measures and digital innovation centers like the Stellwerk 18 startup center contribute significantly to the development of regional economic concepts and give companies a real competitive advantage.
The dialogue connects practical application examples, such as the use of AI in optimizing administrative processes and the strategic development of business models, with the challenges that accompany the transformation of the working world. Carla conveys how AI serves as a supporting tool within economic development to realize efficiency gains while ensuring the necessary human expertise. She also addresses central topics such as the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, the promotion of startups, and the development of networked innovation ecosystems. The episode is characterized by a lively, informative, and future-oriented view of AI’s potential in conjunction with regional economic policy – a must for anyone who wants to actively shape digital transformation.