Hi, I’m Markus. I am a product enthusiast, tech-lover, and people leader, driven by curiosity and a desire for growth, with a hands-on entrepreneurial mindset and a focus on quality who strives to create innovative products with Master Mind teams. For the past 8 years, I was the CTO and co-founder of a tech Startup that grew from 0 to 55 people and where I lead a team of 30 Engineers including contractors. We developed AI based software products for autonomous driving, both in automotive and robotics. I know the pitfalls and how to overcome some of the challenges young tech companies face. Over time, I developed a deep interest in continuous learning, personal growth and leadership. The three are actually closely linked, because personal growth requires continuous learning and leadership requires personal growth. The latter is because leading others starts with leading yourself. It’s hard work, but worth it ;-) I am so grateful for what I learned from and through others as well as through mistakes that I want to pass on some of my knowledge and experience to you. Well, I have to admit that it is not entirely altruistic, because I believe in the statement that knowledge sharing is the ultimate form of learning. So, if you are looking for guidance, a second opinion or advice on any of the mentioned topics, please book a time slot and let's grow together.
My Mentoring Topics
- Leadership
- Team Building & Recruitment
- Product Strategy
- Development Processes
- One on Ones
- Goal Setting / OKRs
- Organisational Development
- Change management
- Standards & Certification
- Career progression / advice
- From PhD to Founder
A.
9.January 2024Good insight drawing on Markus's practical experience; appreciate the steer on attracting the tech talent and structuring equity. Markus was generous in sharing insights and tricks of the trade from his domain expertise, he offered an approach we hadn't considered.
S.
11.May 2023Very willing to listen to my plans and gives concise, valuable feedbacks. Really lucky to be accepted and looking forward to our next session!
G.
25.April 2023I had an insightful first session with Markus. He has a pleasantly calm and honest nature, which definitely made it easier for me to open up. What struck me particularly positively was that he is a great listener and I had the feeling that he asked exactly the right questions to steer the conversation towards the interesting aspects that I actually wanted to talk about. Afterwards he even sent me relevant further links. I will definitely keep in touch and can highly recommend a session with Markus.
M.
19.April 2023Markus was so kind to book an extra slot for me, when reaching out. All in all I was very happy with Markus' advice, he listened carefully. Tried to really understand my situation before jumping into advices. Markus know what he is talking about, and has extensive relevant experience, in my case (AI Product Manager). In the end I got a couple of very good advises that both helped me to become more sure on my career path forward and to take the first step. Thank you Markus!
R.
13.March 2023Markus is a knowledgeable and experienced mentor who provided me with invaluable insights and guidance on various topics related to leadership, team building, product strategy, development processes, and career progression. During our session, Markus shared his expertise and gave me practical tips and actionable advice I could apply professionally. His passion for continuous learning and personal growth was evident throughout the session, and his entrepreneurial mindset and focus on quality helped me to approach challenges with a fresh perspective. I particularly appreciated Markus's ability to listen actively and understand my needs and challenges. He provided me with tailored advice that was both relevant and helpful. I left the session feeling motivated, inspired, and equipped with a clear action plan. Overall, I highly recommend Markus to anyone looking for guidance and advice on any topics he covers. His mentoring style is approachable, friendly, and highly effective, and I am confident that anyone who works with him will benefit greatly from his expertise. Thank you, Markus, for a great mentoring session. I look forward to working with you again in the future.
A.
13.February 2023I had a very helpful conversation with Markus, it was interesting to see how the teams were split in his previous startup and what caused tensions.
K.
12.February 2023I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for my mentoring session with Markus. I truly appreciated his patience and understanding as I shared my challenges with him. His insightful and motivational approach made a huge impact on me and helped me gain a clearer perspective on my goals. Markus's empathetic approach to mentoring is truly unique and made me feel comfortable enough to open up to him. Not only did I have a great conversation with him during my mentoring session, but the fact that he followed-up on my progress has shown his genuine interest in helping me succeed, and I couldn't be more grateful. I highly recommend taking a mentoring session with Markus. His approach, empathy, and motivation are exactly what someone needs to reach their full potential.
J.
20.January 2023I had a great mentoring session with Markus. We discussed how organizations can increase the likeliness of innovation, as well as increasing the success-rate. It was a very interactive conversation as Markus also asked critical questions back to me. I really enjoyed the mentoring session, and got useful information out of it.
C.
12.January 2023It was the best mentoring sessions so far, I really enjoyed it. Thank you for your attention and great discussion.
A.
16.January 2024I recently had a mentoring session with Markus and it was an incredibly positive experience. Markus provided insightful advice and practical strategies that were directly applicable to my situation, leaving me feeling motivated and well-guided. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to speak with him and am excited to implement the valuable insights gained from our discussion.