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Daniel Tschümperlin, Co-Founder & Brand and Business Development, WEEV

Leading with Digital Truth: A Conversation with Daniel Tschümperlin on Innovation, Impact and the Future of Fashion

A personal recap by Blazy Flash

As someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, technology and storytelling, I was truly excited to speak to Daniel Tschümperlin. Daniel is a seasoned leader in the sport, fashion, and footwear industry, having held top roles at global brands like Bally and at the Adidas Group. Today, he’s helping reshape the digital future of product creation as part of the team behind WEEV, a cutting-edge platform that’s quietly revolutionizing how the fashion industry works.

 

A Grounded Visionary with Industry Depth

From the moment the camera rolled, Daniel brought a calm yet captivating clarity to a complex topic. Decades of navigating fragmented supply chains, siloed IT systems, and the creative chaos of design processes have made him not only knowledgeable but deeply empathetic to the challenges brands face every day.

What struck me during our talk wasn’t just the technical capability of WEEV, but the leadership mindset Daniel brought to the table. He’s someone who doesn’t just solve problems, he connects dots across people, processes, and potential.


WEEV: From Wishful Thinking to Operational Excellence

WEEV, as Daniel explained, is much more than a software solution. It’s a digital backbone that enables teams across the fashion and footwear industry: from designers to suppliers to producers to all collaborate based on a "single source of truth." By eliminating data silos and streamlining communication, WEEV helps prevent costly mistakes, shorten time-to-market, and drastically reduce environmental impact.

I loved how Daniel described the designer’s process: full of “wishful thinking” in the early stages. With WEEV, those wishes are grounded in reality. Designers work with digital material libraries, buyers validate feasibility and pricing, and producers receive the right specs from day one. All in one seamless digital flow.

There’s an AI-powered agent built on Salesforce that helps source new materials according to exact criteria, further speeding up innovation.

Leadership Takeaways: What We Learn from Daniel

Daniel gave some clear leadership insights that apply far beyond the fashion world:

  1. Innovation is not just creative; it’s structured.
    Great leaders know how to systematize creativity without killing it. Daniel showed how frameworks like WEEV don’t limit imagination, they support it with clarity and precision.

  2. Real transformation connects people, not just systems.
    Whether small family businesses or large global brands, WEEV helps organizations speak a shared digital language. That inclusivity is a leadership decision, not a technical one.

  3. Sustainability starts with information.
    Reducing physical samples and shipping costs isn’t just an ecological move. It’s smart leadership. Daniel’s approach shows how better data leads to better decisions for the business and the planet.

  4. The future belongs to collaborative intelligence.
    WEEV empowers every stakeholder in the chain: designers, buyers, engineers, and executives, to make decisions faster and better. True leadership gives people tools that elevate their unique strengths.


Final Thoughts

Talking to Daniel Tschümperlin was like opening a backstage pass to the future of product creation. Whether you're an designer, a business leader, or a digital dreamer, there's a simple truth to take away from this: Real innovation isn’t just about new ideas. It’s about aligning minds, data, and intentions.

– Blazy Flash
Moderator, Business Development Expert, Ambassador of Transformational Leadership

 

About WEEV


WEEV is a tech-enabled platform that delivers a simplified and holistic solution to the digitization of the product creation chain. Finally, a digital solution for the footwear and fashion creation process. WEEV connects brands and suppliers on a shared platform to make the creation process faster, more transparent, and more sustainable.
Find out more: www.weev.one


About this Episode:

This Episode was filmed in Zurich, on May 27, 2025.
Produced and edited by SE Media.

SEmedia is a film production company specialised in high-quality film productions with state-of-the-art camera technology from Sony and RED. Present your company authentically and professionally with customised image films and create lasting impressions.
Find out more: www.semedia.ch

 

More Flash ⚡️Talk

Find out more about Leadership on the Edge of Innovation and watch the Flash⚡️Talk with Szilard Szurdok, Founder & CEO of WEEV, to gain insights on the Future of Fashion, AI and Transparent Supply Chains.

 

 


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