TRASHFUTURE *PREVIEW* Go Hoke, Go Broke
Jan 11, 2025
In a wild ride through the realm of corporate absurdities, the hosts tackle Volocopter's comical downfall amid lofty ambitions. They hilariously visualize the departure of CEO Dirk Hoke, blending admiration with absurd fantasies. There’s a fun twist as they brainstorm a recruitment jingle aimed at hesitant candidates. Amidst a critique of modern governance, they take jabs at the extravagant NEOM project, highlighting the bizarre nature of UK leadership and its innovation failures. Laughter meets chaos in this entertaining exploration of the business world.
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Volocopter's Failure
- Volocopter, a German air taxi company partnered with Neom, has filed for insolvency.
- Despite being central to Neom's plans, they never completed a commercial flight.
Dirk Hoke Stepping Down
- Volocopter's CEO, Dirk Hoke, is stepping down.
- The podcast hosts jokingly suggest recruiting him.
Interviewing Failing CEOs
- Many business podcasts no longer interview CEOs.
- Trashfuture could fill this gap by interviewing failing CEOs.