Mentor Program

The AI Ideation and AI Accelerator program teams benefit from our extensive network of experts who offer a wide range of business and deep tech coaching across industries.

Our AI.STARTUP.HUB mentors are established business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors who love their work and want to pass on their experience. They will support you in all phases of development – from brainstorming to validating the business model and expanding into new markets.

Technical Solutions

Our Tech mentors bring deep expertise in AI technology, guiding your startup through the complexities of developing and scaling innovative solutions. They specialize in areas like machine learning, data science, software architecture, and emerging AI trends. With a hands-on approach, they help you and your team navigate technical challenges, optimize your tech stacks, and build products that stand out in competitive markets.

Anselm Fehnker

Anselm works as AI project manager at the Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC). In his work, he uses his knowledge to help advance the introduction of artificial intelligence in various projects. He has a master’s degree in computer science with a specialization in artificial intelligence, which makes him a good contact for questions about algorithms and the application of AI. In addition, he has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and is therefore also available for questions related to mathematics. In the past, Anselm has conducted research at various research institutes on autonomous driving and the application of AI in traffic. His special focus is on all kinds of machine learning algorithms as well as evolutionary algorithms.
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Anselm works as AI project manager at the Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC). In his work, he uses his knowledge to help advance the introduction of artificial intelligence in various projects. He has a master’s degree in computer science with a specialization in artificial intelligence, which makes him a good contact for questions about algorithms and the application of AI. In addition, he has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and is therefore also available for questions related to mathematics. In the past, Anselm has conducted research at various research institutes on autonomous driving and the application of AI in traffic. His special focus is on all kinds of machine learning algorithms as well as evolutionary algorithms.

Jakob Mertes

Jakob works as a Machine Learning Engineer at ARIC. With his background in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as Data Science, he now supports SMEs and start-ups in the implementation and integration of Artificial Intelligence in their organisation. After his studies, he was also involved in founding a startup and has gained experience as a software engineer. He will be happy to answer any questions you may have about AI, algorithms or software engineering.
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Jakob works as a Machine Learning Engineer at ARIC. With his background in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as Data Science, he now supports SMEs and start-ups in the implementation and integration of Artificial Intelligence in their organisation. After his studies, he was also involved in founding a startup and has gained experience as a software engineer. He will be happy to answer any questions you may have about AI, algorithms or software engineering.

Pascal Wichmann

Pascal has a German diploma in business engineering (Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur) and has been working at the intersection of business and technology ever since. After his studies, Pascal worked as a strategy consultant. In an academic leave of absence, Pascal did his Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge on the topic of using Deep Learning and NLP to extract supply chain maps from text. After the Ph.D., Pascal re-joined the strategy consultancy – this time as part of the Advanced Analytics team of EY-Parthenon. In June 2022, Pascal joined ARIC as AI Manager. During his time in the UK, Pascal co-founded multiple startups, i.a. one commercializing the idea of the Ph.D. research.
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Pascal has a German diploma in business engineering (Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur) and has been working at the intersection of business and technology ever since. After his studies, Pascal worked as a strategy consultant. In an academic leave of absence, Pascal did his Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge on the topic of using Deep Learning and NLP to extract supply chain maps from text. After the Ph.D., Pascal re-joined the strategy consultancy – this time as part of the Advanced Analytics team of EY-Parthenon. In June 2022, Pascal joined ARIC as AI Manager. During his time in the UK, Pascal co-founded multiple startups, i.a. one commercializing the idea of the Ph.D. research.

Sebastian Nichtern

Sebastian Nichtern is an expert in Data Science, MLOps and Cloud Engineering (AWS). In his three years as a consultant, he realized 10 customer projects at five different Fortune 500 companies. This provided him and his teams with a lot of practical experience in AI cloud deployments. For deep tech questions or if you want to better understand how to cost-effectively deploy, scale and maintain your models, he is the right contact. By founding q·ops, he recently also started providing his own end-to-end MLOps solution for this.
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Sebastian Nichtern is an expert in Data Science, MLOps and Cloud Engineering (AWS). In his three years as a consultant, he realized 10 customer projects at five different Fortune 500 companies. This provided him and his teams with a lot of practical experience in AI cloud deployments. For deep tech questions or if you want to better understand how to cost-effectively deploy, scale and maintain your models, he is the right contact. By founding q·ops, he recently also started providing his own end-to-end MLOps solution for this.

Thomas Clemen

Thomas is a full professor of Artificial Intelligence and Data Management at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW). He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Kiel, Germany. His research interests include multi-agent systems, LLMs, digital twins, geoinformatics and human behavior modeling. From 1999-2009 he worked as a Senior Consultant and Global Client Principal for Hewlett Packard. During this time, he was also active as a business angel for startup companies.
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Thomas is a full professor of Artificial Intelligence and Data Management at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW). He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Kiel, Germany. His research interests include multi-agent systems, LLMs, digital twins, geoinformatics and human behavior modeling. From 1999-2009 he worked as a Senior Consultant and Global Client Principal for Hewlett Packard. During this time, he was also active as a business angel for startup companies.

Werner Bogula

Werner works as a digital enabler at Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC), i.e. he paves the way for companies and organizations to use artificial intelligence. As a computational linguist, Werner has a focus on Natural Language Processing and is also interested in the creative use of AI in culture and media. For the practical implementation of AI projects, Werner uses his background as a media manager, consultant and software developer. As a former start-up founder, he is also familiar with topics such as bootstrapping, early-stage financing and strategic investments from both an internal and external perspective.
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Werner works as a digital enabler at Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC), i.e. he paves the way for companies and organizations to use artificial intelligence. As a computational linguist, Werner has a focus on Natural Language Processing and is also interested in the creative use of AI in culture and media. For the practical implementation of AI projects, Werner uses his background as a media manager, consultant and software developer. As a former start-up founder, he is also familiar with topics such as bootstrapping, early-stage financing and strategic investments from both an internal and external perspective.

Financing & Scaling

Our Financing & Scaling mentors specialize in guiding our AI startups through the crucial stages of fundraising and growth. They offer you and your team insights on building solid financial strategies and navigating the complexities of scaling your business. Whether you’re seeking seed funding or preparing for a Series A round, our mentors provide the expertise to help you secure capital and manage sustainable expansion.

Heidrun Twesten

Heidrun accompanied numerous IPOs during the first German start-up wave at the end of the 1990s and helped to establish one of today’s leading German investor relations agencies as a board member. Today, she advises companies from start-ups to blue chips as an executive advisor in capital market transactions and transformation processes and is a Designing Your Life Certified Coach (Stanford). As a mentor and business angel, she accompanies national and international start-ups and accelerators and is co-host of the “EQUALIZER-DER Gründerinnen-Podcast”.
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Heidrun accompanied numerous IPOs during the first German start-up wave at the end of the 1990s and helped to establish one of today’s leading German investor relations agencies as a board member. Today, she advises companies from start-ups to blue chips as an executive advisor in capital market transactions and transformation processes and is a Designing Your Life Certified Coach (Stanford). As a mentor and business angel, she accompanies national and international start-ups and accelerators and is co-host of the “EQUALIZER-DER Gründerinnen-Podcast”.

Dr. John Lange

John is an experienced investment and finance expert in the development of innovative technology companies and corporations in digital transformation. With 25 years of experience in the digital and technology environment, he advises companies on how to successfully invest in startups to drive innovation, digital transformation and growth. As a long-standing managing director of the investment holding company Axel Springer Digital, John Lange was jointly responsible for building the successful investment portfolio of Axel Springer, one of the pioneers of digital transformation. Before that, he supported the international expansion of the e-commerce software company Intershop, whose IPO he accompanied. He completed his doctorate on innovation controlling at Leuphana University Lüneburg.
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John is an experienced investment and finance expert in the development of innovative technology companies and corporations in digital transformation. With 25 years of experience in the digital and technology environment, he advises companies on how to successfully invest in startups to drive innovation, digital transformation and growth. As a long-standing managing director of the investment holding company Axel Springer Digital, John Lange was jointly responsible for building the successful investment portfolio of Axel Springer, one of the pioneers of digital transformation. Before that, he supported the international expansion of the e-commerce software company Intershop, whose IPO he accompanied. He completed his doctorate on innovation controlling at Leuphana University Lüneburg.

Ragnar Kruse

Ragnar is CEO & co-founder of AI.HAMBURG, AI.FUND, AI.IMPACT and CEO of AI.GROUP. Previously, he was CEO and co-founder of Smaato. From 2005 to 2019, he grew Smaato into the leading global real-time mobile advertising platform with 250+ employees, which he sold to a public company. As a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in IT, Ragnar Kruse knows and understands the unique challenges of bringing new technologies to market. In both the US and Europe, he built several companies from inception to IPO.
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Ragnar is CEO & co-founder of AI.HAMBURG, AI.FUND, AI.IMPACT and CEO of AI.GROUP. Previously, he was CEO and co-founder of Smaato. From 2005 to 2019, he grew Smaato into the leading global real-time mobile advertising platform with 250+ employees, which he sold to a public company. As a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in IT, Ragnar Kruse knows and understands the unique challenges of bringing new technologies to market. In both the US and Europe, he built several companies from inception to IPO.

Brand, Story & Sales

Our Brand, Story & Sales mentors help our AI startups craft compelling narratives that resonate with their target audience and stand out in the market. They offer you guidance on building a strong brand identity, creating impactful storytelling, and developing effective sales strategies to drive growth. Our mentors equip you with the tools to connect with customers and convert leads into lasting partnerships.

Fagus Pauly

Fagus Pauly, founder and Managing Director of Unternehmendigital GmbH, sees sales as the art of creating solutions. When Fagus was still at school and founded his first retail business, he was fascinated by the idea that people don't just buy products - they look for solutions to their problems. Fagus quickly realized that sales is more than just the exchange of goods: It is the connection of needs and solutions. He started his career as a naval officer. It was here that he learned the importance of complex supply chains and efficient processes. After studying media science and business communication, Fagus immersed himself in the world of digitalization. He recognized early on the enormous power that lies in the fusion of media and technology - and that this convergence is the key to transforming business processes. With the founding of “UnternehmenDigital” in 2016, Fagus turned his vision into reality: the automation of sales and marketing processes. Using digital solutions, he is revolutionizing traditional processes and creating massive efficiency gains. The result? Companies not only save time and money, but also set new standards in the digital age.
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Fagus Pauly, founder and Managing Director of Unternehmendigital GmbH, sees sales as the art of creating solutions. When Fagus was still at school and founded his first retail business, he was fascinated by the idea that people don’t just buy products – they look for solutions to their problems. Fagus quickly realized that sales is more than just the exchange of goods: It is the connection of needs and solutions. He started his career as a naval officer. It was here that he learned the importance of complex supply chains and efficient processes. After studying media science and business communication, Fagus immersed himself in the world of digitalization. He recognized early on the enormous power that lies in the fusion of media and technology – and that this convergence is the key to transforming business processes. With the founding of “UnternehmenDigital” in 2016, Fagus turned his vision into reality: the automation of sales and marketing processes. Using digital solutions, he is revolutionizing traditional processes and creating massive efficiency gains. The result? Companies not only save time and money, but also set new standards in the digital age.

Gunnar Brune

Gunnar Brune is a renowned strategy consultant, AI expert, author and speaker. He is a mentor of the AI.STARTUP.HUB and a member of the AI.GROUP's international team of experts. Gunnar Brune is also the founder of the management consultancy TRICOLORE Strategy and a partner in the storytelling agency NARRATIVE IMPACT. In his current book “Artificial Intelligence Today”, he deals with the use of AI in business, medicine and science. He also chairs the advisory board of the BESTSELLER Award and gives seminars for the ZEIT Akademie and the Hamburg Media School. Brune is a member of other advisory boards of various organizations and companies. He is also the author of the marketing reference book “Frischer! Fruchtiger! Natürlicher!” and co-author of ‘DIE ZEIT Erklärt die Wirtschaft’. He publishes in national and international specialist media. Previously, the business administration graduate worked in renowned advertising agencies.
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Gunnar Brune is a renowned strategy consultant, AI expert, author and speaker. He is a mentor of the AI.STARTUP.HUB and a member of the AI.GROUP’s international team of experts. Gunnar Brune is also the founder of the management consultancy TRICOLORE Strategy and a partner in the storytelling agency NARRATIVE IMPACT. In his current book “Artificial Intelligence Today”, he deals with the use of AI in business, medicine and science. He also chairs the advisory board of the BESTSELLER Award and gives seminars for the ZEIT Akademie and the Hamburg Media School. Brune is a member of other advisory boards of various organizations and companies. He is also the author of the marketing reference book “Frischer! Fruchtiger! Natürlicher!” and co-author of ‘DIE ZEIT Erklärt die Wirtschaft’. He publishes in national and international specialist media. Previously, the business administration graduate worked in renowned advertising agencies.

Jan Werum

Jan works at ARIC and for HQIC as Communications Manager. He studied journalism at Bachelor level in Cologne and Hamburg and then completed a Master's degree in NextMedia to develop his IT skills and understand both sides of the interface between editorial work and implementation. After holding various positions at NDR, Spiegel and communications agencies, among others, he worked for six years as PR manager at the Estonian robotics company Starship before joining hqic. He is particularly fascinated by comprehensible and strategic communication for sophisticated, technical products and applications.
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Jan works at ARIC and for HQIC as Communications Manager. He studied journalism at Bachelor level in Cologne and Hamburg and then completed a Master’s degree in NextMedia to develop his IT skills and understand both sides of the interface between editorial work and implementation. After holding various positions at NDR, Spiegel and communications agencies, among others, he worked for six years as PR manager at the Estonian robotics company Starship before joining hqic. He is particularly fascinated by comprehensible and strategic communication for sophisticated, technical products and applications.

Monika John

Monika is an experienced communications expert with leadership skills and an affinity for AI. With over 25 years of experience in leadership positions and as a lecturer, she brings a unique blend of practical expertise and academic background. Monika has in-depth knowledge of journalism, public relations and marketing, coupled with many years of experience in leading teams and nurturing talent. Monika supports start-ups by leveraging her extensive network to foster partnerships and growth, implementing effective communication strategies to position AI products in the market, developing customized solutions through active listening and deep understanding of customer needs, building bridges between technical innovation and comprehensible communication for various stakeholders, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability in the fast-paced AI sector.
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Monika is an experienced communications expert with leadership skills and an affinity for AI. With over 25 years of experience in leadership positions and as a lecturer, she brings a unique blend of practical expertise and academic background. Monika has in-depth knowledge of journalism, public relations and marketing, coupled with many years of experience in leading teams and nurturing talent. Monika supports start-ups by leveraging her extensive network to foster partnerships and growth, implementing effective communication strategies to position AI products in the market, developing customized solutions through active listening and deep understanding of customer needs, building bridges between technical innovation and comprehensible communication for various stakeholders, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability in the fast-paced AI sector.

Stefanie Mager

Stefanie Mager, M.A. is a consultant for brands and marketing communications. At the beginning of her career, she was employed in large companies. As a result, she understands what you can look out for to stand out positively to customers as a potential service provider. Since 2012, she has been supporting B2B and service companies with her company Stefanie Mager Brand Consulting (www.stefaniemager.com). Working together, she has learned how to pitch company profile and offer content not in technical language and from the provider’s perspective, but to address customers’ level of knowledge, requirements and potential concerns to be considered as a problem solver. In addition, Stefanie is a lecturer at various universities of applied sciences: She can provide you with models that you can use to develop content on your own. Overall, you can ask Stefanie for advice if you are looking for assistance in preparing decision memos and elevator pitches for new clients.
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Stefanie Mager, M.A. is a consultant for brands and marketing communications. At the beginning of her career, she was employed in large companies. As a result, she understands what you can look out for to stand out positively to customers as a potential service provider. Since 2012, she has been supporting B2B and service companies with her company Stefanie Mager Brand Consulting (www.stefaniemager.com). Working together, she has learned how to pitch company profile and offer content not in technical language and from the provider’s perspective, but to address customers’ level of knowledge, requirements and potential concerns to be considered as a problem solver. In addition, Stefanie is a lecturer at various universities of applied sciences: She can provide you with models that you can use to develop content on your own. Overall, you can ask Stefanie for advice if you are looking for assistance in preparing decision memos and elevator pitches for new clients.

Tim Cortinovis

How do I use AI in my business model? How do I automate processes in sales, marketing, and services and take the customers’ experience to a new level? And how do I get my teams excited about all of this? Tim Cortinovis offers answers, challenges, and inspires. He brings cutting-edge technologies and businesses together to show what makes sense in your business. Since 2011 Tim is a globally renowned international keynote speaker and advisor in the field of the use of AI and automation in sales and marketing. After his master’s in language and literature he held various responsible positions in international sales and marketing. Among his happy clients are companies such as Siemens, Arvato, Avaya, ING, Citrix, and Corel.
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How do I use AI in my business model? How do I automate processes in sales, marketing, and services and take the customers’ experience to a new level? And how do I get my teams excited about all of this? Tim Cortinovis offers answers, challenges, and inspires. He brings cutting-edge technologies and businesses together to show what makes sense in your business. Since 2011 Tim is a globally renowned international keynote speaker and advisor in the field of the use of AI and automation in sales and marketing. After his master’s in language and literature he held various responsible positions in international sales and marketing. Among his happy clients are companies such as Siemens, Arvato, Avaya, ING, Citrix, and Corel.

Law & IP

Our Law & IP mentors specialize in the legal aspects of building and protecting AI innovations. They provide your startup with guidance on intellectual property strategies, patent filings, data privacy regulations, and compliance requirements. With their support, your startup can safeguard its technology, navigate complex legal landscapes, and ensure that you meet industry standards.

Jan Schnedler

With his own legal practice, Jan Schnedler has been a leading lawyer for technology transfer and startup law for years. He is co-founder and Chief Legal Officer at the Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC). He has written the books “Startup Law” as well as the books from the series German Startup law “Managing Director”, “German IP Law for Startups”, “Employment Law for Startups” and is co-author of the book “How artificial intelligence shapes our lives”. He therefore combines extensive experience in AI and the legal matters of startups. He is also an arbitrator at the Czech Arbitration Court and the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre and is a certified data protection officer since 2011. He also teaches at various universities and has founded several startups.
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With his own legal practice, Jan Schnedler has been a leading lawyer for technology transfer and startup law for years. He is co-founder and Chief Legal Officer at the Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC). He has written the books “Startup Law” as well as the books from the series German Startup law “Managing Director”, “German IP Law for Startups”, “Employment Law for Startups” and is co-author of the book “How artificial intelligence shapes our lives”. He therefore combines extensive experience in AI and the legal matters of startups. He is also an arbitrator at the Czech Arbitration Court and the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre and is a certified data protection officer since 2011. He also teaches at various universities and has founded several startups.

Holger Ahlers

Holger is the Intellectual Property Manager at Tutech Innovation GmbH. Over the last seven years, he gained extensive experience in the protection of intellectual property rights and patent exploitation with a special focus on deep tech products and services. He supports startups and future founders within the product development process, teaches the best strategies to secure technological uniqueness and successful patenting, and lays the foundation for competitive positioning and differentiation. For differentiated, case-related, and individual advice, you can count on him.
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Holger is the Intellectual Property Manager at Tutech Innovation GmbH. Over the last seven years, he gained extensive experience in the protection of intellectual property rights and patent exploitation with a special focus on deep tech products and services. He supports startups and future founders within the product development process, teaches the best strategies to secure technological uniqueness and successful patenting, and lays the foundation for competitive positioning and differentiation. For differentiated, case-related, and individual advice, you can count on him.

Culture & Team

Our Culture & Team mentors focus on the human side of building your AI startup. They guide you in creating strong team dynamics, nurturing a positive work culture, and developing leadership skills that inspire growth and innovation. Their insights help our startups shape a culture that drives collaboration and fuels long-term success.

Dr. Christine Bauhofer

Christine is a chemist by background and holds an MBA. She has field expertise in the areas of science and research, consulting, IT, port logistics, chemistry, social work and TECH and has worked in various roles in business and academia. Today she is a certified business coach, consultant, moderator and mediator and works freelance. Her main interests are supporting individuals and companies in development processes. This often involves questions of communication, cooperation and leadership, conflicts - or professional and personal development. Christine believes in asking good questions and adding creative value through broadened perspectives.
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Christine is a chemist by background and holds an MBA. She has field expertise in the areas of science and research, consulting, IT, port logistics, chemistry, social work and TECH and has worked in various roles in business and academia. Today she is a certified business coach, consultant, moderator and mediator and works freelance. Her main interests are supporting individuals and companies in development processes. This often involves questions of communication, cooperation and leadership, conflicts – or professional and personal development. Christine believes in asking good questions and adding creative value through broadened perspectives.

Innovation & Agility

Our Innovation & Agility mentors support our AI startups to stay ahead by fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and adaptability. They guide you in embracing agile methodologies, driving innovation, and rapidly responding to market changes and technological shifts. From ideation to implementation, our mentors equip you with the tools to turn bold visions into tangible results.

Dr. Kay Peters

Kay is Professor of Marketing at the University of Hamburg and Visiting Professor at the University of California Davis. He coaches startups worldwide with a focus on AI and sustainability in strategy, market positioning, customer centricity, sales and pitch decks. His courses on startup design, AI and sustainability are very popular at both universities. Kay helps startups in the US and Europe become successful internationally and occasionally joins teams as a co-founder. In research, he is active in leading scientific journals. He is a member of the Academic Council of the American Marketing Association and will serve on the Executive Committee 2025-2029. Previously, he was on the ISMS Board of Informs (USA) and organized the annual conference of the European Marketing Academy (2016-2019).
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Kay is Professor of Marketing at the University of Hamburg and Visiting Professor at the University of California Davis. He coaches startups worldwide with a focus on AI and sustainability in strategy, market positioning, customer centricity, sales and pitch decks. His courses on startup design, AI and sustainability are very popular at both universities. Kay helps startups in the US and Europe become successful internationally and occasionally joins teams as a co-founder. In research, he is active in leading scientific journals. He is a member of the Academic Council of the American Marketing Association and will serve on the Executive Committee 2025-2029. Previously, he was on the ISMS Board of Informs (USA) and organized the annual conference of the European Marketing Academy (2016-2019).

Dr. Uve Samuels

Uve is the Founder, CEO and Mastermind of the Exponential Innovation Institute. His research, numerous field trips to Silicon Valley and China, and his experiments on exponentiality in Europe led to the development of the Five Exponential Principles. He has been advising numerous organizations on innovation and digitalization for many years. As a Design Thinking Expert, Agile Coach and Scrum Master, he brings his knowledge to the development of organizations and projects. He is particularly distinguished by his broad scientific expertise, as evidenced by his extensive studies and doctorate, as long-time CEO of the HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration and SQUARE Innovation HUB, as a close advisor to the Stifterverband for the advancement of science, and as an initiator of numerous new educational models.
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Uve is the Founder, CEO and Mastermind of the Exponential Innovation Institute. His research, numerous field trips to Silicon Valley and China, and his experiments on exponentiality in Europe led to the development of the Five Exponential Principles. He has been advising numerous organizations on innovation and digitalization for many years. As a Design Thinking Expert, Agile Coach and Scrum Master, he brings his knowledge to the development of organizations and projects. He is particularly distinguished by his broad scientific expertise, as evidenced by his extensive studies and doctorate, as long-time CEO of the HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration and SQUARE Innovation HUB, as a close advisor to the Stifterverband for the advancement of science, and as an initiator of numerous new educational models.

Pitching

Our Pitching mentors are dedicated to helping our AI startups deliver powerful presentations that capture the attention of investors and stakeholders. They guide you through the essentials of crafting a compelling narrative, develop impactful pitch decks with you, and help you master the art of pitching. Our mentors provide the tools and presentation techniques needed to make a lasting impression.

 

Lars Hartenstein

Lars Hartenstein is an entrepreneur, trainer, and coach with a clear mission: to empower people to present their messages with confidence and charisma. He teaches how to not just speak but captivate the audience and win them over. With his extensive experience in leadership, sales, and communication, Lars helps people market products, tell compelling stories, and bring their visions to life on stage. He turns every performance into a memorable experience – emotional and powerful.
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Lars Hartenstein is an entrepreneur, trainer, and coach with a clear mission: to empower people to present their messages with confidence and charisma. He teaches how to not just speak but captivate the audience and win them over. With his extensive experience in leadership, sales, and communication, Lars helps people market products, tell compelling stories, and bring their visions to life on stage. He turns every performance into a memorable experience – emotional and powerful.

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