With his food growth fund ZINTINUS, nutrition expert Fabio Ziemßen helps finance start-ups in the clean food, alternative protein and functional food sectors and heads the German Association for Alternative Protein Sources. The investor and lobbyist spoke to VIVID about how we will eat in the future.

One tiny slip can set things in motion and turn your life upside down overnight. When Philipp Lange stumbled and hit his foot on a door frame, he had no idea how much this injury would throw him off his stride. Despite lengthy treatment and operations, he was only able to stand for a limited time – and in pain. This was particularly brutal for him as an experienced professional chef who usually spends hours a day on his feet in the kitchen. He took a year off, shouldering the agonising uncertainty of what would happen in the future and whether he might have to change jobs. In the end, the man who grew up on Maui managed to make a new start as head chef at The Court on Mühlenstraße in the Old Town. 

Sonja Oberem is a three-time junior world champion in the short distance triathlon and a two-time Olympian in the women’s marathon. At the Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon 2025, she is the race director for running. She spoke to VIVID editor Rainer Kunst about her athletic and professional career, what makes Düsseldorf so special as a marathon venue, and her experiences as a top athlete that help her in her job. 

Dermatologist Dr Alice Martin is the co-founder of dermatology app dermanostic, one of Düsseldorf's most dynamic healthcare startups. At dermanostic, she provides digital care for people with skin conditions - from diagnosis and treatment recommendations to prescription of medication. As a passionate communicator of dermatology issues, she shares the story and benefits of telemedicine with the outside world - via social media as well as on stage and at events.