Interview with Oliver Brunschwiler, entrepreneur and investor. Written by Melanie Gath.
What does it mean to be a father – today, in the midst of everyday life between job, family, and personal aspirations? Are there things you'd like to do differently? What do we want to pass on to our children for their journey? And what role does nature play in all of this?
Franz Bittmann, founder of namuk and a father of three himself, asks precisely these kinds of questions in his interview format, "From Father to Father". He meets other fathers – entrepreneurs, creatives, thinkers – and talks with them about real life. No small talk, but an honest exchange about challenges, doubts, and the desire to be present. He gives fathers a voice, and in conversation, they share insights – about the challenges that come with being an entrepreneur and the aspiration to be a good father.
Just in time for Father's Day, a new episode is here: This time, Franz meets entrepreneur and investor Oliver Brunschwiler. From the very first question, a profound conversation unfolds about fatherhood, role models, and values that should endure. Oliver explains that it's particularly important to him to interact with his children at eye level. "I wish for them to live exactly that in their own environments: to move at eye level."
When it comes to the question of what he wants to impart to his kids and equip them with for the future, it quickly becomes clear that it's not just about personal values for him. Like his interviewer, the topic of sustainability is especially important to him. Oliver hopes his children will grow up with an awareness of how to mindfully use our planet's finite resources.
A conversation that touches – and inspires. Not just fathers. But everyone who asks themselves how we can live responsibly. Here you can watch the full interview:
