Experience

X Ventures

• United Kingdom
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO of X Ventures

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  X, the Roman number 10, makes for a good-looking logo. And it’s a darn good reminder of a terrible fact: Out of 10 startup investments, only 1 will rise and shine. We’re investors with an entrepreneurial track-record, a vast and deep network of expertise, and a clear vision. We help you focus on your core idea. We build the company, the team and the operations around you. We help you plan and achieve your goals. Because the X also looks good in Exit. X, the Roman number 10, makes for a good-looking logo. And it’s a darn good reminder of a terrible fact: Out of 10 startup investments, only 1 will rise and shine. We’re investors with an entrepreneurial track-record, a vast and deep network of expertise, and a clear vision. We help you focus on your core idea. We build the company, the team and the operations around you. We help you plan and achieve your goals. Because the X also looks good in Exit.



Ströer Precision X

• Germany
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Ströer Precision X is a Cologne-based mobile marketing agency offering customized technical solutions to start and fine-tune all types of high performance campaigns in combination with sophisticated KPIs. Based on high-quality targeting and personal consultation through our account managers, Ströer Precision X offers the best way to promote products and services in a fitting environment. Ströer Precision X is a Cologne-based mobile marketing agency offering customized technical solutions to start and fine-tune all types of high performance campaigns in combination with sophisticated KPIs. Based on high-quality targeting and personal consultation through our account managers, Ströer Precision X offers the best way to promote products and services in a fitting environment.



Venista Ventures

• Germany
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & CEO

  • Jun 2004 - Jan 2019

  Venista Ventures is a Cologne, Germany-based Seed investor focusing on digital business models in the fields of ecommerce & marketplaces, mobility and esports & gaming. Venista Ventures is a Cologne, Germany-based Seed investor focusing on digital business models in the fields of ecommerce & marketplaces, mobility and esports & gaming.



Centrium SMS GmbH

• Telecommunications

• Co-Founder & Managing Director

  • Feb 2001 - Jun 2004

  Centrium was a specialist in Mobile Messaging (SMS) offering global MT termination options (covering more than 600 networks world wide at the time). The company was acquired by a German stock listed company in 2002. Centrium was a specialist in Mobile Messaging (SMS) offering global MT termination options (covering more than 600 networks world wide at the time). The company was acquired by a German stock listed company in 2002.



T-Mobile

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Customer Care Business Clients

  • Dec 1999 - Jan 2001



Deutsche Telekom

• Germany
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inhouse Consultant

  • Jan 1999 - Nov 1999

  The most noteworthy project was the acquisition of mobile carrier Voicestream (Seattle, USA), now T-Mobile America. As part of the due diligence team I had to review the areas sales & customer care. Another interesting project at that time was developing a strategic cooperation strategy for Deutsche Telekom's marketing department. Together with Compaq, Commerzbank and T-Online we formed the first strategic partnership in order to sell online banking via Commerzbank's branches. The bundle included a Compaq PC and T-Online internet connection for a highly competitive price.



T-Systems Switzerland

• Switzerland
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Consultant

  • Apr 1998 - Dec 1998

  Setting up a customer care department for Multilink S.A. (now T-Systems), a joint venture between France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom. Multilink was rewarded with an award for offering the best customer care in the telecoms field the year after. Setting up a customer care department for Multilink S.A. (now T-Systems), a joint venture between France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom. Multilink was rewarded with an award for offering the best customer care in the telecoms field the year after.



T-Mobile

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant to Manager

  • Apr 1994 - Mar 1998