CES Update: Not just a showcase of technology, but a glimpse into the future of human potential
Dear Reader,
As I reflect on CES 2025, I’m reminded of the incredible momentum that comes from collaboration and vision. This year’s event wasn’t just about showcasing technology—it was about unlocking potential, forging partnerships, and addressing the challenges that will define our future.
At u-path, our mission is to guide ventures and corporations through transformative journeys, helping them adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. CES was a powerful reminder of why this work matters. From autonomous mobility to groundbreaking sustainability solutions, the innovations we saw reinforced the importance of aligning purpose with impact.
In this newsletter, we’ve distilled key insights from CES 2025, highlighting the trends and technologies shaping industries—and offering actionable strategies to help you lead in this era of change.
Let’s create the future together.
For the u-path team,
Philipp Willigmann
Reflections from CES 2025: Insights to Shape Your Tomorrow
As the lights dimmed on CES 2025, one thing was clear: the future isn’t just coming—it’s being built today. This year’s event brought together visionaries, groundbreaking technologies, and transformative ideas across industries.
From the rise of humanoid robotics to revolutionary breakthroughs in sustainability and smart mobility, CES demonstrated how innovation is reshaping industries and creating opportunities to make an impact. For U-Path, it was a moment of connection and inspiration, underscoring the critical role of foresight and collaboration in navigating this ever-evolving landscape.
Dive into our key takeaways to discover how these trends are setting the stage for the next wave of transformation—and how you can lead the charge:
One of the achievements I’m particularly proud of is hosting the CVC / Open Innovation Summit in 2024. This event brought together senior leaders and decision-makers in corporate innovation and venturing to discuss transforming corporations and driving positive impact. I’m thrilled to announce that we will host the summit again this year in Miami.
Together with Bosch, BorgWarner, Danaher, Mann + Hummel, and Watsco, U-Path is honored to have the support of our sponsors
If you’re attending the World Systematic Forum, January 17–18, or World Economic Forum in Davos, January 20-24, let us know—we’d love to meet you there too!
Let’s connect to explore collaboration opportunities and share how U-Path can help you achieve your goals.
I’ve observed firsthand how entrepreneurs struggle with challenges and how consultants, who have never built anything themselves, often fall short of helping them. To better support founders, U-Path will launch a new service specifically designed to address these gaps.
As part of this launch, we will offer two free sessions to entrepreneurs.
👉Please apply HERE, and I will personally coach you.
2. Exclusive Conversations for CVC and Open Innovation Leaders
After over 100 conversations with CVC and Open Innovation leaders, it became clear that there is a need for more exclusive, small-group discussions. Building on the success of the CVC/OI Summit, we are launching a series of webcasts to facilitate ongoing conversations among corporate leaders.
If you have ideas for topics, please share them directly with me by responding to this email. We’ll begin scheduling these sessions with exciting speakers and panels in the coming weeks.
With our Partners from Assembly and Maniv Ventures
Designing the Future with Top Futurist Michelle Drew Rodriguez and Johnathan Brill.
Stay Connected
As we continue to shape the future through innovation and collaboration, we invite you to stay connected. Let’s keep the conversation going and work together to drive real impact.
