„“The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.” Udo Scheuer only partially agrees with this quote from philosopher Bertrand Russell, because to him, doubt contributes to success – in establishing a company, for instance. The Director of the Centre for Science and Technology Transfer (ZWT) at the H-BRS, provides advice to graduates who want to start their own businesses. “An idea doesn’t get better when everyone praises it”, he says. “That’s why I act as a sparring partner who carries out a reality check.” Again and again, the founder of a business should question basic ideas, implementation and market entry, in order to be able to estimate the potential for success. “Doubt is a step along the path toward a convincing solution”, says Scheuer. “That applies not only to start-ups but also to large, dynamically developing organisations like universities.”
Udo Scheuer meets aspiring entrepreneurs at the university as a devil’s advocate – and ensures that doubt is dispelled and projects are successful.