Short Bio

Thorsten Meyer is a futurist, author, and insightful commentator based in Munich. His expertise lies in helping business leaders, policymakers, and everyday readers navigate and understand the rapidly evolving world shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and changing societal norms. As founder and publisher of the StrongMocha News Group—established in 2007—Thorsten blends sharp economic analysis with accessible storytelling to explore the profound impacts of technological advancements on work, wealth, and society.

Topics Thorsten Explores

  • Post-Labor Economics: Examining how productivity, value creation, and social contracts transform in an era of declining traditional employment.
  • AI & Automation: Separating hype from reality, providing practical insights into large language models (LLMs), robotics, and their real-world impacts.
  • Culture & Communication: Bridging human needs with digital realities, covering everything from parenting in the smartphone era to cultivating workplace empathy.

StrongMocha News Group

Founded by Thorsten Meyer in 2007 near Munich, StrongMocha News Group is a prominent digital media network featuring over 250 specialized brands and magazines. Its core mission is to inform, educate, and inspire niche audiences through in-depth, high-quality content tailored precisely to their interests. Under Thorsten’s guidance, each publication delivers targeted insights designed to resonate deeply with specific reader communities.

Professional Background & Expertise

With over two decades of experience in global Information & Communication Technology, Thorsten Meyer is a seasoned product leader known for delivering tangible results. His strategic acumen has guided multinational corporations in successful product launches, managing portfolios exceeding €100 million, and orchestrating seamless cross-cultural market expansions.

Core Competencies:

  • Global Product Strategy & P&L Management: Overseeing portfolios from inception to end-of-life.
  • Cross-Cultural Expansion: Leveraging deep cultural intelligence to penetrate new markets effectively.
  • Lifecycle Leadership: Expertly navigating product ideation, development, go-to-market strategies, and product retirement phases.
  • Revenue Growth & Margin Optimization: Driving profitable expansions across diverse business sectors.
  • AI & Machine Learning Integration: Practical experience with generative AI, predictive analytics, cloud SaaS, mobile security, IoT, and user experience optimization.

Books by Thorsten Meyer

The Global Mindset Series

  • Navigating the AI Revolution
  • Cultural Intelligence
  • The AI Bifurcation

Standalone Works

  • The Creative Spark
  • Positive Thinking Day
  • Harmonies and Horizons

Written as Claude Benson

  • How to Talk So Your Partner Will Listen
  • How to Talk So Your Teenager Will Listen
  • How to Talk So Your Boss Will Listen
  • How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen
  • Byte-Sized Parenting (Digital Parenting #1)
  • How to Talk to Difficult Parents
  • Survival Guide for New Dads
  • Ctrl+Parent
  • Love and Connection
  • Survive the Unpredictable

Mission & Vision

Thorsten’s mission is to demystify complex, tech-driven changes, empowering readers with actionable insights. He is dedicated to clarifying intricate topics like universal basic income and AI misconceptions, ensuring everyone has the clarity and confidence to shape their future consciously.

Connect with Thorsten

“The future isn’t something that happens to us—it’s something we write, one decision at a time.” – Thorsten Meyer

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