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🌍 The Bridge Person
In every global company, there’s always someone who becomes the #bridge : Between engineering and sales. Between HQ and the region. Between Germany and the U.S. Between strategy and reality. Sometimes you choose it. Sometimes it chooses you. Here’s what I’ve learned about being the “bridge person”: 1️⃣ You see things earlier than others. Not because you’re smarter - but because you stand between worlds. You pick up signals before they turn into issues. You sense misalignment

Monika Jakubczyk
2 days ago1 min read


Turning Technology into Trust 🤝
One of my favorite parts of working in #marketingcommunications is helping #innovators tell their #story — not just through # features , but through # feelings. Recently, I spoke with a passionate team developing a smart Bluetooth solution for the #automotiveworld — technology built to solve a surprisingly simple, but universal pain: lost keys, lost time, lost trust. It’s a perfect reminder that #innovation doesn’t always start with something flashy. Sometimes, it begins with

Monika Jakubczyk
Oct 271 min read


Made in Germany — Growing in the U.S.
When I first moved from Germany to Detroit, I expected to find a different business culture — but I didn’t realize how different it would feel. In #Germany , #communication often starts with facts, structure and precision. We plan carefully, document thoroughly and build trust through consistency and performance. Every statement is backed by data. Every promise, delivered with care. In the #US , the rhythm is completely different. People lead with energy and possibility.

Monika Jakubczyk
Oct 231 min read


Growing Up Between Two Worlds — and Two Languages 💬
At home, our two little ones (2️⃣ & 4️⃣) switch effortlessly between #German and #English — sometimes in the same sentence. 💡To them, it’s natural. To me, it’s a daily reminder of what true #communication across #cultures looks like: They don’t translate — they #connect . They don’t overthink tone — they #adapt . And somehow, both sides of their world make perfect sense together. 🌍 That same ability to bridge worlds is something I also value deeply in my professi

Monika Jakubczyk
Oct 161 min read


⚡ Reflections from The Battery Show — Trends Shaping Transatlantic Innovation
Every year, #TheBattery Show in #Novi , Michigan feels like more than just a trade fair — it’s a snapshot of where the #future of #mobility is heading. This year, one message was clear: 🚀 #Innovation knows no borders — #collaboration makes it powerful. Here are a few #trends that stood out to me: 🔋 1. Europe meets America in #electrification . #German and European #suppliers are bringing precision engineering, while #US players are driving speed and scal

Monika Jakubczyk
Oct 141 min read


💡 What 20+ Years in Global Marketing & Communications Have Taught Me
My career has taken me from #Germany to #China , across #Europe to the #USA and #Mexico — working with global #automotive brands, innovative #tech companies and ambitious #startups . Every market taught me something new about #people culture and the power of #marketing and #communication . One thing has become clear: great marketing and communication is never just about campaigns — it’s about human #connection . Here are the #lessons that continue to gui

Monika Jakubczyk
Oct 72 min read


"Tag der Deutschen Einheit" or "German Unity Day" – remembering history, shaping the future
October 3, 1990, marked a moment a lot of people will never forget: Germany ’s reunification after decades of division. Just months...

Monika Jakubczyk
Oct 31 min read
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