Charlotte Rothert is CEO & Co-Founder of doinstruct, a SaaS platform revolutionizing frontline workforce training. Drawing from her experience managing large agricultural operations, she created a scalable, mobile-first solution that simplifies multilingual training for industries like logistics and food production. Charlotte is passionate about empowering frontline teams with accessible, barrier-free learning tools that drive real impact.

Jannis Koehn is co-founder and COO/CFO of Float, a fintech startup transforming growth capital for SaaS and subscription businesses. With experience from WHU, Harvard Kennedy School, MIT, and Boston Consulting Group, he combines finance expertise with entrepreneurship. Former CEO/COO of Looklet, Jannis drives innovative Capital-as-a-Service solutions that fuel growth without ownership dilution.

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Viktoria Ruubel, Chief Product Officer at Pipedrive, brings 20 years of global experience in scaling product-led businesses and leading cross-cultural teams. Known for combining strategic vision with operational execution, she drives innovation that empowers small businesses worldwide. Passionate about teamwork and delivering measurable results, Viktoria is dedicated to fostering growth in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Andreas Blattmann is the co-founder of Black Forest Labs, pioneers of the FLUX text-to-image AI. Formerly a key researcher at Stability AI and NVIDIA, he co-developed Stable Diffusion and shaped cutting-edge generative models. Recognized as one of Germany’s Top 40 Under 40, Andreas drives innovation at the forefront of AI, transforming how machines create art and media.

Willi Tscheschner is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, best known for co-founding Signavio and scaling it to $50M ARR and over 500 employees before its successful unicorn exit to SAP. Today, he mentors and invests in early-stage startups, with a strong focus on AI and climate tech, helping to shape the next wave of innovation in SaaS and beyond.

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Deepa Gautam-Nigge is a forward-thinking business leader with 25+ years in Corporate Development, M&A, and Innovation. As VP at SAP SE, she drives growth through strategic partnerships and investments, on top she serves on advisory boards. Passionate about diversity, sustainability, arthouse film, and endurance sports, Deepa was named one of FOCUS magazine’s “100 Women of the Year.”

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Fabian Silberer is the co-founder of sevDesk, a leading cloud accounting platform revolutionizing finance management for freelancers and small businesses across Europe. With a background in business informatics and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Fabian has grown sevDesk from a small startup on a family farm into a trusted SaaS solution. He’s driven by a passion for creating simple, powerful tools that help businesses thrive.

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André Christ is Co-Founder and GM of LeanIX, often called the “Google Maps for IT.” Since 2012, he’s helped organizations get clear visibility into their IT landscapes to make better decisions and lead successful transformations. Before LeanIX, he worked as a management consultant at DHL, shaping global IT strategies. He studied Information Systems in Germany and France and has built software for both startups and large enterprises.

Hanna Asmussen is Co-Founder & CEO of Localyze, a SaaS platform simplifying global mobility for companies and expats. With over a decade of living abroad and fluency in six languages, she brings firsthand insight into the challenges of relocating. Hanna’s mission is to make international moves effortless, helping businesses unlock global talent and turning complex relocations into smooth, empowering experiences in today’s borderless world.

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Dr. Roger Gothmann is Co-CEO and co-founder of Taxdoo, a leading platform automating VAT compliance for international e-commerce. Combining his expertise in finance, economics, and tax law with tech innovation, he transforms complex tax processes into seamless solutions. As an expert speaker and author, Roger is at the forefront of driving automation and efficiency in global tax management.

Isabel Delgado is an international sales leader with over 22 years of experience accelerating growth for global companies and startups. As Founder IDB Performance she builds winning strategies and high-performance teams that drive results. A lifelong athlete and coach, Isabel combines her passion for sports with expertise in high-performance psychology to inspire teams and individuals to reach their full potential.

Jan Oberhauser is the Founder & CEO of n8n, an open-source automation platform with 400+ integrations used by hundreds of thousands worldwide. With a background in visual effects and a degree in Audiovisual Media, he launched n8n in 2019 to make automation powerful and accessible. Under his leadership, the company has raised $70M from top investors like Sequoia. Jan is also an active angel investor supporting early-stage startups.

Jan Marquardt is a European serial tech entrepreneur with 20+ years in building and scaling startups. CEO and co-founder of Zive, an Enterprise AI platform boosting employee productivity 10x. Previously founded Haiilo (COYO), trusted by Google and Amazon, and co-founded digital bootcamp Neue Fische. Passionate about tech and societal impact, Jan’s mission is to make AI-powered knowledge accessible and actionable for businesses worldwide.

Julia Goelles is a seasoned B2B SaaS marketing leader with over a decade of experience scaling tech and AI brands. As VP of Marketing at Parloa, she leads global growth with bold, data-driven strategies. Julia also co-founded Women of SaaS, a global community empowering women in tech. A passionate advocate for inclusion, she’s a recognized voice driving the future of AI and female leadership in the SaaS industry.

Manuel is the Founder & CEO of SalesPlaybook, the #1 #1 Pipeline, Sales & HubSpot Agency in DACH for B2B Software Entrepreneurs with 10-200 FTEs that helped 400+ B2B clients such as Beekeeper, bexio, Pleo, Skribble, Boostbar & Urban Connect to scale sales quickly, efficiently and without 6-figure mistakes with done for you revenue marketing (demand & pipeline generation), sales enablement (coaching, training & advisory) & HubSpot Marketing & CRM services.

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Margaret Sikora is the CEO of Woodpecker.co, a leading B2B sales automation platform. With a law degree and experience at the European Commission, she brings a unique blend of legal insight and SaaS expertise. Since joining in 2017, Margaret has driven growth and innovation, helping transform Woodpecker into a top tool for sales efficiency and business outreach.

Mirko Novakovic is Founder and CEO of Dash0, an observability platform leveraging OpenTelemetry to deliver real-time insights. Previously, he built Instana, a groundbreaking APM for microservices acquired by IBM in 2020, and helped scale codecentric into a top enterprise software company. Mirko is driven by a passion for tackling complex engineering challenges with smart, elegant solutions that empower teams to build better software.

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Mariam Hakobyan is the co-founder & CEO of Softr, the leading no-code platform for building customer portals and internal tools. An engineer turned entrepreneur, she’s passionate about tech, product, and design. Previously, she led product and engineering teams and now supports diverse talent in VC as a Fellow at Included.VC, alongside firms like Notion Capital, Seedcamp, and Creandum.

Mohamed Chahin is the founder and CEO of Twain. Revenue teams across Europe and North America use Twain to generate relevant outreach based on deep research. He previously co-founded eatclever, a virtual restaurant brand that expanded across Europe and was acquired in 2022."

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Nick Franklin is the Founder & CEO of ChartMogul, a leading subscription analytics platform for SaaS and mobile businesses. Formerly at Zendesk, he expanded its global footprint before teaching himself to code and launching ChartMogul. Nick blends technical skill with strategic vision, helping companies unlock key revenue insights and making ChartMogul a trusted name in subscription analytics.

Madeline Lawrence is a pioneering European venture capitalist renowned for her candid style and dedication to empowering diverse founders. She began her journey co-founding ASIF Ventures at 20, went on to lead Peak Capital’s DACH fund, and now fuels growth as Chief Brand Officer at Aikido Security. Armed with a law degree from the University of Amsterdam, Madeline combines keen insight with bold investments in SaaS and marketplace ventures.

Philippe Sahli is the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Yokoy, a Swiss fintech revolutionizing spend management with AI. Drawing from his finance and consulting experience at EY and UBS, he launched Yokoy’s AI-driven platform that automates expense and invoice processing. Under his leadership, Yokoy has rapidly grown, securing major funding and transforming how companies manage finances with smart, seamless technology.

Lisa Gradow is the Founder & CEO of Fides, a legal tech platform simplifying corporate governance. She’s an experienced investor and former product leader at Usercentrics. A Sequoia Arc participant, Lisa holds a law degree from LMU Munich and has driven GDPR compliance at Scalable Capital. She’s dedicated to empowering startups through technology and innovation.

Sauraj Gambhir is Co-Founder of Prior Labs, building foundation models for structured data. With a background in VC, M&A, and scaling AI/ML ventures since 2017, he’s a former investor at RBC Ventures and ING Ventures. A World Economic Forum Global Shaper, he’s passionate about AI, fintech, and social impact.

Leonie Althaus is the Co-Founder and CEO of traide AI, a Berlin startup using AI to simplify and automate customs processes. With a background in business and psychology, she has led teams and built ventures across the startup world. At traide, she’s focused on bringing speed and clarity to global trade by removing the complexity from customs—helping businesses scale faster and more efficiently.

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Tim Mois co-founded sipgate in 2004, pioneering VoIP in Germany. With a business background, he transformed telecom through an agile culture emphasizing flat hierarchies and true work-life balance. As a forward-thinking entrepreneur, Tim continues to innovate while mentoring and investing in startups, driving growth and change in the tech scene.

Nicolas Heymann is the visionary founder & CEO of Kittl, a fast-growing AI-driven design platform used by millions globally. From launching a vintage font marketplace to creating an easy-to-use graphic design tool, he’s reshaping how people create. With strong investor backing and key partnerships like Monotype, Nicolas is on a mission to make professional design simple, accessible, and inspiring for everyone.

Yilmaz Köknar is Co-Founder & CEO of Superchat, the Berlin-based SaaS startup transforming customer communication for 3,500+ SMBs. Since 2020, he’s raised over $19M to unite channels like WhatsApp and Messenger into one powerful inbox. With a background in product management and recognition on Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe, Yilmaz is driving innovation to reshape business messaging worldwide.

Domagoj Dolinšek is the founder of PlanRadar, a leading digital platform revolutionizing construction and real estate project management. With a background in electrical engineering and over a decade in international construction, he created PlanRadar to simplify site communication and documentation. Under his leadership, the company serves 14,500+ clients worldwide and was named Austria’s Scale-up of the Year 2022.

Gaëtan Gachet is an Executive in Residence at Singular, supporting European founders with go-to-market strategies and international growth. Formerly Chief Strategy Officer at Algolia, he played a key role in shaping the company’s AI search strategy. With a strong background in telecom and B2B SaaS, Gaëtan excels at scaling sales teams, expanding markets, and building company cultures that drive innovation and success globally.

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İskender Dirik is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist with 25 years in the industry. Partner at Delin Ventures, he’s worked with EQT Ventures, Samsung NEXT, and Microsoft ScaleUp. As an active fundraising advisor and founder of the FundraisingCOUP program, İskender empowers founders to raise their dream rounds and turn attention into capital and clients.

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Henric Meinhardt is the Co-Founder and CEO of Comstruct, a Munich-based startup transforming construction procurement through smart automation. With experience at HeidelbergCement and a background from the University of St. Gallen, he launched Comstruct to simplify purchasing across 13,000+ sites. Backed by €12.5M in funding, Henric is driving innovation in one of the world’s most traditional industries.

Miloš Djurdjević is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of heyData, a Berlin-based compliance SaaS startup simplifying GDPR for SMEs. With a background in medicine, biotech, and business (WHU, Warwick), he’s led ventures across healthtech and food delivery, and now invests in impactful startups like atmio. Driven by tech, regulation, and scale, he bridges industries to build smarter, safer digital solutions.

Malte Rau is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pliant, a Berlin-based fintech transforming how companies use corporate credit cards. With a background in finance and experience at KPMG and in the startup world, he’s passionate about smart, scalable solutions. Since starting Pliant in 2020, Malte has led its rapid growth across Europe, raising €28M in Series A funding and helping businesses manage spending more efficiently.

Niklas Hanitsch is the founder and CEO of SECJUR, an innovative AI-powered platform that simplifies compliance for businesses. Combining his legal expertise and an MBA from WHU, Niklas has transformed SECJUR from a boutique consultancy into a leading solution that automates complex processes like data protection, anti-money laundering, and internal reporting. Under his leadership, SECJUR partners with major clients and investors to drive compliance innovation worldwide.

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Dr. Kilian Schmidt is the Founder and CEO of Kertos, a premier European compliance platform specializing in GDPR, ISO27001, SOC2, and related standards. With a doctorate in law, he brings extensive legal expertise from senior roles including General Counsel at TIER Mobility and Legal Counsel at Home24, as well as experience at Freshfields. Leveraging his deep legal and startup background, Dr. Schmidt leads Kertos in advancing cutting-edge solutions for data privacy and compliance.

Michael J. Jaeger is the Managing Partner of Cremanski & Company - The Revenue Architects and a leading expert in structuring B2B go-to-market teams. Together with his team, he helps scale-ups (€10M–€100M ARR) and mid-market companies (€20M–€500M) accelerate growth and move toward sales excellence through buyer-focused processes and go-to-market controlling. Having optimized over 500 companies and drawing from his hands-on experience as Interim CRO, Michael shares real-world insights on building GTM teams that generate trustworthy data — the foundation for accurate forecasting, scalable optimization, and truly leveraging AI to drive efficiency.

Dr. Florian Heinemann is a founding partner at Project A Ventures, supporting some of Europe’s leading startups like Trade Republic and Kry. With a strong background in digital marketing and business intelligence, he previously drove growth at Rocket Internet (Zalando, eDarling) and co-founded startups like JustBooks, which was acquired by Amazon. Florian’s passion for innovation and hands-on approach make him a key force behind some of Europe’s most exciting tech success stories.

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Philipp Masekowitz is the Chief Product Officer at HERO Software, spearheading digital innovation for the trades industry. With more than 8 years of product management experience and a degree from TU Munich, he’s an expert in lean development and SCRUM. Philipp leads diverse teams to build scalable, cloud-based solutions that simplify operations and boost productivity for small and medium-sized businesses.

Mark-André Kreutz is Director of M&A and Corporate Development at Aptean, where he leads strategic acquisitions in vertical software. He has driven important deals that have expanded Aptean’s presence across Europe, including Best Practice IT Solutions, TRASER Software, and Germanedge. With a passion for innovation and growth, Mark-André plays a key role in shaping Aptean’s future through smart, impactful investments.

Gerrit Rode is the founder and Managing Director of 360dialog, a pioneer in mobile marketing automation using the WhatsApp Business API. Since 2011, he has been at the forefront of one-on-one mobile communication innovation. His flagship product, MessagePipe, enables businesses to connect any WhatsApp account, providing deep funnel insights and optimization. With his expertise and vision, Gerrit is helping brands create more meaningful and effective connections with their customers on mobile.

Dr. Gero Decker is General Manager of SAP Signavio and Co-Managing Director at SAP Labs Berlin. He co-founded Signavio, growing it from a university project into a global leader with 5,000+ enterprise clients. Following SAP’s €1B acquisition in 2021, Gero leads innovation in business process management and digital transformation, shaping the future of how companies optimize and automate their operations.

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Sebastian Stang is CRO at Magnolia AG, leading EMEA sales and strategic partnerships to drive digital transformation through innovative B2B software. With 10+ years at Magnolia, he blends tech vision, AI integration, and long-term value creation. Known for uniting sales with partner strategy and his creative flair, Sebastian brings energy to the role—earning him the nickname “Chief Disco Officer.”

Alexander Schmitt is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, fueling B2B and FinTech innovation across Europe since 2022. A former fintech founder and Cherry Ventures investor, he combines deep tech knowledge from TUM, MIT, and CDTM with real-world startup experience. Passionate about scaling Europe’s tech ecosystem, Alexander drives bold investments that shape the future of finance and business technology.

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Dr. Felix Reinshagen is Co-Founder and CEO of NavVis, a frontrunner in 3D indoor spatial intelligence serving major clients like Siemens and BMW. With a Ph.D. in Economics and experience in software and McKinsey consulting, he leads groundbreaking work in digital twins and AI. Felix also contributes his expertise on the board of air up and the Bavarian AI Council, driving innovation at the intersection of technology and industry.

Remco Treuren is CEO & Founder of WebinarGeek, a leading SaaS webinar platform trusted by over 3,500 businesses across Europe and the US. Since 2015, he’s driven rapid growth and global expansion, earning the “Best Entry into the US” award. Passionate about empowering businesses, Remco builds intuitive tools that make online communication simple, engaging, and impactful.

John Shiles is CPO at talentsconnect, driving innovation with their Direct-to-Talent HR platform. Since 2021, he’s led the JobShop product, helping companies attract 4x more applicants through personalized career sites. With senior product experience at Exactag, QUISMA, and Experian, John combines deep tech know-how with strategic vision to create smarter, more effective hiring solutions for the future.

Malte Scholz is Co-Founder, CEO & CPO of airfocus, the simple yet powerful product management platform trusted by teams at Ricoh, Caterpillar, and Apify. Frustrated by misaligned teams, scattered feedback, and chaotic Jira boards, Malte co-founded airfocus in 2017 to give product teams a better way to align, decide, and build. Since then, he’s scaled the company into a category-defining platform used by thousands of teams worldwide, raising $15 million in venture capital along the way. In 2025, airfocus was acquired by Lucid Software, joining forces with Lucidchart and Lucidspark to supercharge the future of visual collaboration and product management. Malte continues to lead airfocus as an independent brand within Lucid’s work acceleration platform.

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Elvin Kingma is a SaaS sales expert turned recruiter, specializing in matching go-to-market talent with fast-growing SaaS companies. As Country Manager at Bluebird Recruitment (DACH), he draws on his sales experience at FastSpring and Impraise to find the right people quickly and effectively, helping businesses across Europe build high-performing teams.

Niklas Hoelterhoff is a Founding Engineer at Langdock (YC S23), where he’s building secure, enterprise-ready GenAI solutions. With a strong foundation in data engineering and software development, he helps companies automate workflows and unlock AI’s potential—safely and efficiently. Niklas is focused on turning cutting-edge technology into real impact for modern teams.

Joël L. Capt is a revenue growth expert and CEO of Peakora, where he’s helped scale 100+ startups using strategies honed at Beekeeper, Dropbox, and Tinder. A former Head of Growth and Silicon Valley VC, he builds AI-driven go-to-market systems that power fast, sustainable growth for tech companies worldwide.

Gonçalo Gaiolas is Chief Product & Technology Officer at SoSafe, where he’s driving the evolution of cybersecurity with the AI-powered Human Risk OS™. With over 15 years in B2B SaaS and former leadership at OutSystems, he brings a strong mix of product vision and tech expertise. Focused on impact and innovation, Gonçalo is reshaping how businesses tackle human risk in the digital age.

Jan‑Willem Blom is a Creative Director at both GRAiL and WebinarGeek, and an AI filmmaker exploring the future of storytelling through machine intelligence. His innovative work has been featured by Escape.AI, Google I/O, Deadline, the Modern School of Film, and Voice in the Age of the Machine.

Rogier Schoute is Chief Product Officer at Mollie, driving innovation in payments across Europe. With leadership roles at Klarna and Booking.com, he brings deep expertise in e-commerce, card and local payment methods, international expansion, and product management. Rogier is passionate about scaling smart, user-focused fintech solutions globally.

​Stefan Ostwald is Co-Founder & CPO at Parloa, the Berlin-based AI unicorn revolutionizing customer service with Conversational AI. With a deep background in voice and chatbot tech, he’s scaling intuitive, speech-driven experiences and leading Parloa’s global product vision after a $120M Series C raise.

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