Benno Ritter
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Kratika Gulwani
Benno is a highly skilled and experienced senior manager. I worked under his supervision for two years, and it was a fulfilling experience. He was always there to provide guidance and helped me improve my skills and learn new ones. The experience he had was a great opportunity for me to observe and learn!
Melissa O'Dea
I worked with Benno at KDP from April through October 2020. We collaborated together on a few projects and I always knew I could count on him. He was thorough, resourceful, and reliable. Each time I needed help selecting a technology partner, Benno was able to take the lead in building relationships with potential vendors and assessing options for the team. Through the process, he was inclusive, collaborative, results-driven, and professional. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Benno again in the future.
Kratika Gulwani
Benno is a highly skilled and experienced senior manager. I worked under his supervision for two years, and it was a fulfilling experience. He was always there to provide guidance and helped me improve my skills and learn new ones. The experience he had was a great opportunity for me to observe and learn!
Melissa O'Dea
I worked with Benno at KDP from April through October 2020. We collaborated together on a few projects and I always knew I could count on him. He was thorough, resourceful, and reliable. Each time I needed help selecting a technology partner, Benno was able to take the lead in building relationships with potential vendors and assessing options for the team. Through the process, he was inclusive, collaborative, results-driven, and professional. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Benno again in the future.
Kratika Gulwani
Benno is a highly skilled and experienced senior manager. I worked under his supervision for two years, and it was a fulfilling experience. He was always there to provide guidance and helped me improve my skills and learn new ones. The experience he had was a great opportunity for me to observe and learn!
Melissa O'Dea
I worked with Benno at KDP from April through October 2020. We collaborated together on a few projects and I always knew I could count on him. He was thorough, resourceful, and reliable. Each time I needed help selecting a technology partner, Benno was able to take the lead in building relationships with potential vendors and assessing options for the team. Through the process, he was inclusive, collaborative, results-driven, and professional. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Benno again in the future.
Kratika Gulwani
Benno is a highly skilled and experienced senior manager. I worked under his supervision for two years, and it was a fulfilling experience. He was always there to provide guidance and helped me improve my skills and learn new ones. The experience he had was a great opportunity for me to observe and learn!
Melissa O'Dea
I worked with Benno at KDP from April through October 2020. We collaborated together on a few projects and I always knew I could count on him. He was thorough, resourceful, and reliable. Each time I needed help selecting a technology partner, Benno was able to take the lead in building relationships with potential vendors and assessing options for the team. Through the process, he was inclusive, collaborative, results-driven, and professional. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Benno again in the future.
Experience
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Trillbit Inc
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Marketing & Sales
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Navispace
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Germany
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Executive
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Jun 2023 - Present
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IP500 Alliance e.V.
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Germany
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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IP500 North America
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Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
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Equitem Consulting
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Managing Principal
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Nov 2020 - Oct 2021
Focus on commercial and consumer IoT system solutions including Cloud platforms, Software, communication technologies, and Hardware. Focus on commercial and consumer IoT system solutions including Cloud platforms, Software, communication technologies, and Hardware.
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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Strategic Technology Partnerships IoT and Business Development
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Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
Business development and management of key external technology partners for the connected appliance business group as an integral part of the corporate digital transformation strategy. Led cross-functional teams, advised executive leadership in developing connected products, data strategies, business models, and improving operational execution. Business development and management of key external technology partners for the connected appliance business group as an integral part of the corporate digital transformation strategy. Led cross-functional teams, advised executive leadership in developing connected products, data strategies, business models, and improving operational execution.
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Managing Principal
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2019
Advised and provided services to startups and established companies on technology-based business opportunities with a focus on IoT applications. Leverage technology, marketing, sales, and go-to-market strategy experience to guide clients in the US and Europe. Major projects included: • MicroPhonon (CEO) • Sensichips (General Manager) Advised and provided services to startups and established companies on technology-based business opportunities with a focus on IoT applications. Leverage technology, marketing, sales, and go-to-market strategy experience to guide clients in the US and Europe. Major projects included: • MicroPhonon (CEO) • Sensichips (General Manager)
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MicroPhonon
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2018
SMART WATER LEAK DETECTION SYSTEMS Led company through the formation and early stages, including technology optimization, business strategy and planning, prototype development, patent process, customer engagement, and financing, including winning a competitive Innovation Grant from the City of Albuquerque. SMART WATER LEAK DETECTION SYSTEMS Led company through the formation and early stages, including technology optimization, business strategy and planning, prototype development, patent process, customer engagement, and financing, including winning a competitive Innovation Grant from the City of Albuquerque.
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GM
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Aug 2013 - May 2016
Led launch of US branch office focusing on health, wearable, smart home, and mobile applications. Established intimate customer partnerships with Fortune 100 companies in commercial building automation and Smart Home. Guided product design and roadmap, including product specification and performance guidelines with US customer requirements. Led launch of US branch office focusing on health, wearable, smart home, and mobile applications. Established intimate customer partnerships with Fortune 100 companies in commercial building automation and Smart Home. Guided product design and roadmap, including product specification and performance guidelines with US customer requirements.
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ZigBee Alliance
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United States
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VP Marketing & Business Development
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2011
Drove successfully worldwide industry adoption of Internet-of-Things (IoT) communications protocol standard. Cultivated global partnerships with leading smart technology brands to facilitate the implementation of global standards for the multibillion-dollar Smart Energy industry and universal IoT needs. Initiated and managed standards-development teams. Drove successfully worldwide industry adoption of Internet-of-Things (IoT) communications protocol standard. Cultivated global partnerships with leading smart technology brands to facilitate the implementation of global standards for the multibillion-dollar Smart Energy industry and universal IoT needs. Initiated and managed standards-development teams.
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Infineon Technologies
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Germany
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Product Marketing - Wireless
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Nov 2002 - Aug 2011
Led product marketing and business development for the company's $50M North American wireless business. Directed team of senior marketers and application engineers. Forged crucial relationships with C-level stakeholders to lay the foundation for subsequent acquisition by Intel to expand its semiconductor technology portfolio for mobile communications. Led product marketing and business development for the company's $50M North American wireless business. Directed team of senior marketers and application engineers. Forged crucial relationships with C-level stakeholders to lay the foundation for subsequent acquisition by Intel to expand its semiconductor technology portfolio for mobile communications.
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Education
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2003 - 2006
San Jose State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing, Management -
2012 - 2016
Stanford Continuing Studies
Continued Studies, Business & Management -
University of Hamburg
MSc, Physics -
Universität Rostock
BSc, Physics -
2018 -
Coursera
HTML, CSS, and Java programming, Database Core Concepts
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