"Our visit to the Silicon Valley Innovation Center was all about expanding our thinking on how we might innovate and disrupt within our business—and it definitely succeeded. The Silicon Valley mindset is like nothing I’ve encountered in my 40-year career. Every place we visited demonstrated a unique, business-savvy approach to problem-solving and innovation that was both intellectual and practical."

Richard Connor

Executive Vice President, International Vitamin Corporation, USA

"This week in California with our business partners from Germany and Austria has been an incredible experience. It was fascinating to explore the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem and witness how ideas are born, nurtured, and executed here. One major takeaway is the potential to adapt this startup mindset into scalable, replicable business models. Visiting companies like Google and LinkedIn was especially inspiring. I highly recommend this trip to anyone—it’s an eye-opening experience that broadens your perspective."

Rinse Tamsma

Senior Vice President at SAP, Germany

Other Testimonails

"On behalf of Toyota Material Handling, we extend our sincere gratitude for the warm welcome, hospitality, and insights you shared with us during our visit. It was fascinating to experience the energy, innovation, and challenges brewing in Silicon Valley firsthand. We hope to reciprocate your kindness and would be delighted to welcome you to one of our facilities in Europe or the USA to share our story with you. We look forward to seeing you again soon and wish you continued success on your journey. Warm regards."

Matthias Fischer

President & CEO, Toyota Material Handling Europe

"It was an incredibly productive week that gave us plenty to reflect on. I’m confident it will lead to some strategic follow-up actions. Thank you once again for all the hard work that made this possible!"