A Moonshot is - in a tech context - a project that has a very innovative, disruptive character and achieves groundbreaking progress. The commercial aspect is of no relevance, if or if not such technological breakthrough can become the basis for a profitable business model is irrelevant. Examples of such a moonshot are (a) The flight to the moon, of course, or (b) the successful training of an artificial neural network by Google X Labs for the recognition of cat images in 2012.
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Sebastian Zang
Sebastian Zang has cultivated a distinguished career in the IT industry, leading a wide range of software initiatives with a strong emphasis on automation and corporate growth. In his current role as Vice President Partners & Alliances at Beta Systems Software AG, he draws on his extensive expertise to spearhead global technological innovation. A graduate of Universität Passau, Sebastian brings a wealth of international experience, having worked across diverse markets and industries. In addition to his technical acumen, he is widely recognized for his thought leadership in areas such as automation, artificial intelligence, and business strategy.
