European Security & Defense in an
Disruptive and Transformative era.
Committed to lead a significant mindshift in European defense and security after ‘the end of history’ ¹.
My conviction is
CONSTANT CHANGE
for a resilient and adaptive society.
I dropped out of school and started my first company at the age of 17.
Since, I’ve dedicated my career to driving transformation and change.
My focus is on European Digital Sovereignty in security, defense, and innovation.
In 2021, I co-founded and serve as CEO of MONARCH— the trusted partner in turbulent times—alongside industry experts like Dr. Tom Enders, Gerhard Schindler, Proft. Dr. Stefan Kirsten, James Tucker CMG OBE and Dr. Sandro Gaycken, to address security challenges in a rapidly evolving world.
For the past 15+ years, I regularly speak at leading European and International Universities as well as global conferences on corporate innovation, digital change, and resilience in the face of disruption.
Publications & Appearances: My work has been featured in Incubators of the World (2010), the Guide for Business Angels (2012), and Next Generation Real Estate (2018), and in media like Business Insider, WirtschaftsWoche, Huffington Post, Manager Magazin and Handelsblatt .
My Spotify Podcast: "GEOSEC" Season 1 & Season 2(GERMAN)
In our podcast, we take a deep dive into the world of disinformation campaigns, election manipulation, attacks on critical infrastructure and the preparation of acts of war in cyberspace. We shed light on the players, legal regulations and the challenges that arise. Hear from insiders and experts about what really happens behind the curtains of global cyber and geopolitics.
Board Member European Defense-Tech Association (“DefTech Europe”)
Chairman of the Board GERMANTECH Foundation (2022 - present)
Chairman of Friends of the American Council on Germany e.V. (2023 - present): Enhancing German-American relations through leadership initiatives.
Economic Council of the Liberal Party Germany (FDP) (2014 - 2024)
Responsible Leader, BMW Foundation (since 2018)
Israeli-German Young Leader, Bertelsmann Foundation (2015/2016)
American Council on Germany Speakers Tour (2017): Engaged in dialogues across the U.S. on European innovation and entrepreneurship.
1. FC Kaiserslautern Advisory Board, "Teufelsrat" (2016)
Atlantik-Brücke & American Council on Germany, Young Leader (2011)
Member of American Chamber of Commerce Germany
Member of Friends of Yad Vashem e.V.
Member of Deutsche Hugenotten-Gesellschaft, e.V.
Member of Board Academy e.V.
Started my first Company at the age of 17
School-Drop-Out
Based in Berlin & Stockholm
Failed IPO 2001, IPO’d in 2004
Invested in 25+ European Startups
Speaker & Lecturer at
