SIGNAVIO: Together As One Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:27:45 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431453 en-us © 2026 Dr. Gero Decker yes 750fa99d-8001-50b3-9024-fd05bd793771 Dr. Gero Decker episodic false "Signavio: Together As One" traces the impressive rise of a startup leader in the business process management space. From its early days as a startup to becoming a major force in the tech industry through a monumental acquisition. The book is based on firsthand accounts and thorough research, providing a detailed look into the internal strategies and crucial decisions that drove the company's success.

Readers will discover the challenges Signavio faced, like dealing with complex technological changes and merging different company cultures. The story also highlights the traits of the leaders whose innovative and determined leadership were key to shaping the company's future.


This audiobook is perfect for anyone interested in the details of technological innovation, scaling a company, and strategic mergers and acquisitions. It's especially useful for current and future tech leaders, offering lessons on building a united team and achieving long-term growth in a competitive market. 

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]]> In this heartfelt conversation, Blake Innes interviews Karolina and Gero Decker about their journey as partners in life. From their first meeting to raising a family and navigating the challenges of balancing personal dreams with shared responsibilities, they open up about the moments that shaped their bond. Karolina and Gero share stories of travel, parenting, and the values that guide their relationship, offering an inspiring glimpse into how they’ve built a life filled with love, resilience, and mutual support.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16644320 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500 3327 1 28 full false Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Every great journey begins with a spark. Meet Gero Decker and the incredible tale of Signavio, born from resilience, innovation, and teamwork. This chapter sets the stage for an unforgettable ride through triumphs, lessons, and the vision that built one of Germany’s most remarkable software companies.

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]]> Every great journey begins with a spark. Meet Gero Decker and the incredible tale of Signavio, born from resilience, innovation, and teamwork. This chapter sets the stage for an unforgettable ride through triumphs, lessons, and the vision that built one of Germany’s most remarkable software companies.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16290886 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0500 218 1 1 full false Chapter 2: The Drive to Create Chapter 2: The Drive to Create What drives a visionary? Gero explores his roots, sharing how his father’s entrepreneurial spirit and his family’s resilience shaped his path. This chapter is a deep dive into the early passions that ignited the fire behind Signavio’s success.

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]]> What drives a visionary? Gero explores his roots, sharing how his father’s entrepreneurial spirit and his family’s resilience shaped his path. This chapter is a deep dive into the early passions that ignited the fire behind Signavio’s success.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16303406 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0500 816 1 2 full false Chapter 3: For the Love of Technology Chapter 3: For the Love of Technology What happens when curiosity meets cutting-edge tech? Gero’s journey through academia and process optimization at HPI birthed a vision. Listen to this chapter to discover how one idea sparked a global movement for business transformation.

 

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]]> What happens when curiosity meets cutting-edge tech? Gero’s journey through academia and process optimization at HPI birthed a vision. Listen to this chapter to discover how one idea sparked a global movement for business transformation.

 

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16303420 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0500 1539 1 3 full false Chapter 4: Starting Up Chapter 4: Starting Up From a university project to a game-changing startup, this chapter reveals the chaos, creativity, and courage it takes to build a business from scratch. If you’ve ever wondered how dreams take flight, this one’s for you.


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]]> From a university project to a game-changing startup, this chapter reveals the chaos, creativity, and courage it takes to build a business from scratch. If you’ve ever wondered how dreams take flight, this one’s for you.


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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16303431 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0500 2277 1 4 full false Chapter 5: Getting in the Groove Chapter 5: Getting in the Groove Building a thriving business isn’t just about strategy; it’s about culture. Peek inside Signavio’s unique work environment, where camaraderie, trust, and a family vibe became the secret ingredients for success.

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]]> Building a thriving business isn’t just about strategy; it’s about culture. Peek inside Signavio’s unique work environment, where camaraderie, trust, and a family vibe became the secret ingredients for success.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16303435 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0500 1064 1 5 full false Chapter 6: Stumbling Forward Chapter 6: Stumbling Forward Success is rarely a straight line. From cultural missteps to sales stumbles, this chapter highlights the messy, human side of entrepreneurship - and the resilience it takes to keep going.

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]]> Success is rarely a straight line. From cultural missteps to sales stumbles, this chapter highlights the messy, human side of entrepreneurship - and the resilience it takes to keep going.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16303441 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500 1279 1 6 full false Chapter 7: Thank You for the Drink! Chapter 7: Thank You for the Drink! A chance encounter, an unlikely rival, and an idea that changed everything. This chapter tells the story of how a competitor became an accidental ally in Signavio’s global expansion.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16303513 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0500 1242 1 7 full false Chapter 8: The Promised Land Chapter 8: The Promised Land The allure of Silicon Valley draws Signavio into the heart of global tech innovation. This chapter reveals the culture shocks, the inspiration, and the boundless ambition that defined the next leg of their journey.

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]]> The allure of Silicon Valley draws Signavio into the heart of global tech innovation. This chapter reveals the culture shocks, the inspiration, and the boundless ambition that defined the next leg of their journey.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16303730 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1226 1 8 full false Chapter 9: Rolling Along Chapter 9: Rolling Along When opportunity knocks, adaptability answers. Follow Signavio’s leap into new markets, including the launch of its Singapore office, as the team learns to navigate uncharted waters with trust and spontaneity.

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]]> When opportunity knocks, adaptability answers. Follow Signavio’s leap into new markets, including the launch of its Singapore office, as the team learns to navigate uncharted waters with trust and spontaneity.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16304194 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500 1380 1 9 full false Chapter 10: Taking a Breath Chapter 10: Taking a Breath Scaling isn’t just about growth; it’s about balance. In this chapter, Gero reflects on navigating fierce competition while staying true to customer needs and long-term vision.

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]]> Scaling isn’t just about growth; it’s about balance. In this chapter, Gero reflects on navigating fierce competition while staying true to customer needs and long-term vision.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16304268 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1049 1 10 full false Chapter 11: Big Money Chapter 11: Big Money Funding can change everything - or ruin it. Discover how Signavio navigated its first major investment deal, balancing ambition with the fear of losing what made them unique.

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]]> Funding can change everything - or ruin it. Discover how Signavio navigated its first major investment deal, balancing ambition with the fear of losing what made them unique.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16304435 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1352 1 11 full false Chapter 12: Back to the Crunch Chapter 12: Back to the Crunch Every growth story has its struggles. Join Signavio as it faces scaling challenges, relocates to Boston, and reimagines its approach to building a stronger, smarter team.

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]]> Every growth story has its struggles. Join Signavio as it faces scaling challenges, relocates to Boston, and reimagines its approach to building a stronger, smarter team.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16304745 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1659 1 12 full false Chapter 13: Houston, We Have a Problem Chapter 13: Houston, We Have a Problem What do you do when the stakes get higher, and the strategy must shift? This chapter reveals Signavio’s bold pivot from engineering-driven decisions to Go-To-Market excellence.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16304757 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1692 1 13 full false Chapter 14: For the Love of Fun Chapter 14: For the Love of Fun When the going gets tough, the tough… find joy. This chapter explores how laughter, teamwork, and an unshakable belief in their mission helped Signavio navigate technical crises and team transformations.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16304954 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1190 1 14 full false Chapter 15: Raising the Ambition Level Chapter 15: Raising the Ambition Level Competing with giants isn’t for the faint of heart. Dive into Signavio’s entry into the Process Mining arena and the lessons learned in disrupting the status quo.

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]]> Competing with giants isn’t for the faint of heart. Dive into Signavio’s entry into the Process Mining arena and the lessons learned in disrupting the status quo.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16307507 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1245 1 15 full false Chapter 16: Hitting the Breaks Chapter 16: Hitting the Breaks Sometimes, the best way forward is to pause. This chapter takes you inside the moments of reflection and reinvention that shaped Signavio’s next big leap.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16307614 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2136 1 16 full false Chapter 17: The Acquisition Chapter 17: The Acquisition How does it feel to hand over your life’s work? Gero shares the behind-the-scenes story of SAP’s acquisition of Signavio - a transformative partnership that promised to redefine the future of business processes.

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]]> How does it feel to hand over your life’s work? Gero shares the behind-the-scenes story of SAP’s acquisition of Signavio - a transformative partnership that promised to redefine the future of business processes.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16307646 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1829 1 17 full false Chapter 18: Post-Merger Integration Chapter 18: Post-Merger Integration Merging startup agility with corporate scale is no easy feat. This chapter uncovers the delicate balance of preserving culture, driving innovation, and navigating corporate challenges.

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]]> Merging startup agility with corporate scale is no easy feat. This chapter uncovers the delicate balance of preserving culture, driving innovation, and navigating corporate challenges.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16307659 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500 1604 1 18 full false Chapter 19: Settling In Chapter 19: Settling In Leadership transitions and personal milestones collide in this intimate chapter, as Gero reflects on maintaining momentum while building deeper connections with his team and family.

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]]> Leadership transitions and personal milestones collide in this intimate chapter, as Gero reflects on maintaining momentum while building deeper connections with his team and family.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16307701 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1392 1 19 full false Chapter 20: Rise, Rise, Rise! Chapter 20: Rise, Rise, Rise! From launching groundbreaking innovations to outpacing competitors, this chapter is a celebration of milestones, resilience, and a team determined to change the game.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16307743 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1499 1 20 full false Chapter 21: On to New Frontiers Chapter 21: On to New Frontiers Gero steps back and takes a new perspective, shaping the future of transformation. Discover how stepping out of the day-to-day sparked fresh ideas and deeper connections across SAP.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16307749 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500 1079 1 21 full false Chapter 22: To Infinity Chapter 22: To Infinity Signavio’s story is about more than a company - it’s about people. In this heartfelt finale, Gero honors the collective contributions that built a culture, drove innovation, and made history.

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16307757 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500 514 1 22 full false Acknowledgments Acknowledgments THANK YOU to all of the great Signavians along the way. It is a pleasure to work with you every day. 

THANK YOU to all of our customers and partners, this book is also for you. You are the reason why we continue to push ourselves every day. 

THANK YOU to Blake Innes who has been critical in writing this book with me.

THANK YOU to Abdurahman Hale for organizing the beautiful cover of the book and helping me record the audiobook and the additional podcast episodes. 



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]]> THANK YOU to all of the great Signavians along the way. It is a pleasure to work with you every day. 

THANK YOU to all of our customers and partners, this book is also for you. You are the reason why we continue to push ourselves every day. 

THANK YOU to Blake Innes who has been critical in writing this book with me.

THANK YOU to Abdurahman Hale for organizing the beautiful cover of the book and helping me record the audiobook and the additional podcast episodes. 



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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16307763 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 87 1 23 full false Bonus Chapter: Torben Schreiter – From Startup Grit to Climate Impact Bonus Chapter: Torben Schreiter – From Startup Grit to Climate Impact In this chapter, Torben reflects on Signavio’s early days, from scrappy solutions to scaling an industry leader. He then shifts to his work as a climate tech VC, backing innovations in geothermal energy, carbon removal, and bioenergy. Through both journeys, he explores resilience, efficiency, and why bold ideas drive both business success and a greener future.


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]]> In this chapter, Torben reflects on Signavio’s early days, from scrappy solutions to scaling an industry leader. He then shifts to his work as a climate tech VC, backing innovations in geothermal energy, carbon removal, and bioenergy. Through both journeys, he explores resilience, efficiency, and why bold ideas drive both business success and a greener future.


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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16622406 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 4095 1 27 full false Bonus Chapter: Stefan Krumnow – From Open Source to Global Leadership Bonus Chapter: Stefan Krumnow – From Open Source to Global Leadership Stefan Krumnow shares his incredible journey from the origins of the Oryx project at Hasso-Plattner-Institute to becoming a key leader at Signavio. In this bonus chapter, Stefan recounts the early days of building a groundbreaking startup, the evolution of Signavio’s engineering and Go-To-Market functions, and his personal growth from coding to leading global teams. Learn about pivotal moments, like the shift to customer success management, transitioning to a cloud-first approach, and managing the acquisition by SAP. 

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]]> Stefan Krumnow shares his incredible journey from the origins of the Oryx project at Hasso-Plattner-Institute to becoming a key leader at Signavio. In this bonus chapter, Stefan recounts the early days of building a groundbreaking startup, the evolution of Signavio’s engineering and Go-To-Market functions, and his personal growth from coding to leading global teams. Learn about pivotal moments, like the shift to customer success management, transitioning to a cloud-first approach, and managing the acquisition by SAP. 

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16344337 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2738 1 24 full false Bonus Chapter: Willi Tscheschner and Nicolas Peters – Building the Foundations of Success Bonus Chapter: Willi Tscheschner and Nicolas Peters – Building the Foundations of Success In this bonus chapter, co-founders Willi Tscheschner and Nicolas Peters reflect on their journey of turning a university project into a global success story. From the early days of innovation and long nights in the office to navigating critical milestones like scaling their team and the SAP acquisition, they share insights into leadership, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. This chapter is a celebration of the vision, culture, and passion that built Signavio’s legacy. 

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]]> In this bonus chapter, co-founders Willi Tscheschner and Nicolas Peters reflect on their journey of turning a university project into a global success story. From the early days of innovation and long nights in the office to navigating critical milestones like scaling their team and the SAP acquisition, they share insights into leadership, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. This chapter is a celebration of the vision, culture, and passion that built Signavio’s legacy. 

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]]> Dr. Gero Decker Buzzsprout-16621447 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 3401 1 26 full false Bonus Episode: Gerrit de Veer über Leidenschaft, Lernen und Erfolg Bonus Episode: Gerrit de Veer über Leidenschaft, Lernen und Erfolg In dieser Bonus-Episode teilt Gerrit de Veer seine faszinierende Reise mit Signavio, von den ersten Treffen im Berliner Büro bis hin zur globalen Expansion und der späteren SAP-Akquisition. Er spricht über die Herausforderungen beim Aufbau eines innovativen Vertriebsmodells, den Wert von Teamarbeit, kulturelle Unterschiede und wie ein starkes Mindset entscheidend zum Erfolg beiträgt. 

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]]> In dieser Bonus-Episode teilt Gerrit de Veer seine faszinierende Reise mit Signavio, von den ersten Treffen im Berliner Büro bis hin zur globalen Expansion und der späteren SAP-Akquisition. Er spricht über die Herausforderungen beim Aufbau eines innovativen Vertriebsmodells, den Wert von Teamarbeit, kulturelle Unterschiede und wie ein starkes Mindset entscheidend zum Erfolg beiträgt. 

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