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Planning to apply for the CDTM Spring 2026 class but still have a few open…💡 Planning to apply for the CDTM Spring 2026 class but still have a few open questions? Join our Final Online Info Session and get all the information you need before submitting your application! You’ll learn about:• The application and interview process• How to best prepare and what to expect• Student life and learning at CDTM from current Centerlings 📅 Event Details:Date: Friday, November 28th, 2025Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PMLocation: Online Whether you’ve already started your application or are ju24 Nov 2025•1 min read
At CDTM, there’s no single path that leads to greatnessCDTM Personas Fall 25 At CDTM, there’s no single path that leads to greatness ⚡ CDTM is more than a program - it’s a space where different perspectives meet, challenge each other, and spark real growth. To get a glimpse of who is part of CDTM, meet eight of our members. 👇 Ilda K. designs engaging learning experiences, products, and lifelong learning experiences to help people grow and thrive. Vishwa Mohan Singh is passionate about Deep learning and always on the lookout for the next technical c19 Nov 2025•2 min read
Last Chance to Apply!⏰ Last Chance to Apply! Our Female Mentoring Night next Monday is coming up, and we’d love for you to be part of it! ✨ 📝 Application Deadline: Wednesday 19.11., 7 PM 🔗 Apply here: https://luma.com/1m8jm4my 📢 Results: Look out for the results on Thursday. If you’ve been offered a spot, you’ll receive all event details along with the preference submission form. ➡️ Important: Spots are limited. If something comes up and you can’t make it, please cancel your application so we can offer your spot18 Nov 2025•2 min read
You’re thinking of applying and want to know what makes the CDTM truly specialYou’re thinking of applying and want to know what makes the CDTM truly special? What the real magic is? ✨ It’s the people 🥹 As our alumna Judith Dada shared in the recent “Mostly Awesome” podcast. 💙 In their episode, Judith and Hanno describe the spirit that defines the CDTM experience and reveal the secret sauce behind a program that has shaped some of Europe’s most impactful builders and why it continues to matter long after graduation. Curious what this feels like? You’re invited to experie17 Nov 2025•1 min read
What will defense innovation look like in the next decadeWhat will defense innovation look like in the next decade? And who is bold enough to rethink it today? At our upcoming CDTM Inspire & Dine, we’re diving deep into one of the most complex and fast-moving topics of our time: The Future of Defense. 🛩️🛰️💡 You’ll hear from a lineup of outstanding speakers who are pushing the boundaries of aerospace, digital security, and sustainable defense technologies. It’s an evening built around real insights, honest perspectives, and big questions that ma13 Nov 2025•1 min read
Congratulations to our alumnae Anna-Julia Storch (Spring ’18) and Leonie…Congratulations to our alumnae Anna-Julia Storch (Spring ’18) and Leonie Freisinger (Fall ’21) who are coming out of stealth and raising $5M to build Dryft 🚀 Leonie and Anna-Julia both share a deep passion for engineering and speed — from the mountains to the racetrack. After their time at Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM), they met again at Stanford University, where their shared vision for reshaping industrial technology took form. With Dryft, they are combining AI agents a13 Nov 2025•1 min read
InspiHer: Female Mentorship Night @ CDTM💫 InspiHer: Female Mentorship Night @ CDTM Ever wished you could ask a woman in tech or business how she got there and what she wishes she’d known at your stage? 💭 On Monday, November 24 (6:30–8:30 PM), we’re opening the doors at CDTM for InspiHer: Female Mentorship Night: an evening designed to connect curious female students with inspiring women from tech, business, and academia. 🌍 In a speed-mentoring format, you’ll:👩💼 Meet and talk 1:1 with accomplished female professionals and alumnae12 Nov 2025•1 min read
Ever wondered how to crack a case like a CDTM student💡 Ever wondered how to crack a case like a CDTM student? Or want to better understand what to expect in the CDTM interview process? Join us for the CDTM Case Study Event, an interactive session where you’ll learn how to approach and solve case studies. You’ll work in small teams, discover key frameworks, and get practical tips for your upcoming application. 🚀 📅 Event Details:Date: Monday, November 17th, 2025Time: 6:00-8:00 PMLocation: Marsstraße 20, 80335 Munich No prior business or case expe11 Nov 2025•1 min read
We’re proud to share that our alumni Magdalena Bachinger (Fall ’23) and Nils…We’re proud to share that our alumni Magdalena Bachinger (Fall ’23) and Nils Krüger (Spring ’23) have co-authored a new study published in JAMA, a leading international medical journal. 👏 Real-world evidence, drawn from routine healthcare data rather than clinical trials, is often described as key to modern regulation. Yet this new study shows it rarely influences drug approvals in Europe. They analyzed 423 European Medicines Agency approvals from 2020 to 2023 and found that real-world evidence10 Nov 2025•2 min read- Today I want to tell you why there are some strange cards behind my profile…Today I want to tell you why there are some strange cards behind my profile picture, especially if you are a student, and if possible, be somewhat useful to you. Some years ago, my friends and I wanted to celebrate a PowerPoint night, and I decided that my topic would be about a double problem: Why there wasn't a single board game my friends would play with me, and secondly, the reaction everyone studying biothings (biotech, biochemistry, biomedicine...) has gotten at some point: Bio... what? I7 Nov 2025•2 min read