Innovation Leadership & Community Building
Independent innovation consultant specializing in AI-powered business transformation and community-driven innovation for the Mittelstand. Proven track record of building engaged communities and accelerating digital transformation in manufacturing and service industries, with focus on practical AI adoption that drives measurable business results.
Community Impact: Founded SAP Mentors program, creating a culture of excellence that influenced SAP's innovation strategy and contributed to key product decisions including HANA cloud platform availability.
Current Focus & Expertise
AI & Digital Transformation
- KI Impact Group: Leading AI adoption strategies for enterprises
- Ideenfunken App: Innovation platform for idea generation and collaboration
- Customer Service Automation: Implementing AI-powered support systems with measurable ROI
- Process Optimization: Power Platform integration and workflow automation
- Knowledge Management: AI-driven information systems and semantic search
Community & Culture Development
- Future Salon Founder: Curating innovation discussions in the Black Forest region
- TEDx Speaker: Thought leadership on technology and community engagement
- Culture Developer: Building "cultures of excellence" that challenge and inspire teams
Process optimization targeting 50% efficiency improvements
Community & Innovation Platforms
- KI Impact Group: Building AI literacy and adoption frameworks
- Ideenfunken App: Digital innovation platform for collaborative idea development
- Future Salon: Curating innovation discussions in the Black Forest region
AI Literacy & Education Advocacy
- Promoting practical AI education focused on problem-solving
- Developing frameworks for AI adoption in traditional industries
- Speaking and consulting on AI integration strategies
Philosophy & Approach
"Any significantly advanced work is indistinguishable from play."
My approach combines visionary thinking with practical implementation, always maintaining what colleagues describe as a "playful" methodology that creates enthusiasm and positive engagement even around complex technical topics. I believe in building "cultures of excellence" where teams challenge each other while remaining friendly and inclusive.
Recognition: Described by industry leaders as a "visionary and eclectic genius" with a unique ability to bring communities together and create lasting competitive advantages through deep ecosystem engagement.