Generation Tech Partners

We build AI-native market leaders in the Mittelstand through Buy & Build Playbooks and scalable Entrepreneurial Systems.

Focus:
-Acquisition & transformation of B2B companies
-AI-first business architecture
-Growth systems for Private Equity & Family Offices

Founder | AI Native Private Equity

Szabo AI Board Advisors

Board Member & Advisor for technology-driven companies in growth, transformation and succession. Focused on AI strategy, business architecture and investment management.

Current Mandates:
-HÖRMANN Group (Security & Critical Infrastructure)

Former Mandates:
-FactoryPal (AI SaaS for Manufacturing – Exit to Valmet Oy.)
-InspectifAI (Edge AI for Pharma)
-DAIN Studios (GenAI Consulting)
-Vaibe (Gamification SaaS for Workforce)

Supporting family businesses, PE firms and founders in AI-driven scaling, buy & build strategies and leadership systems.

Non Executive Director & Advisor | AI & Growth Strategies

Einhorn Venture Labs

Building a private venture studio and investment platform for technology-driven B2B business models. Focus on company building, buy & build playbooks, and growth capital.

Portfolio & Investments:
-YOU MAWO (3D-printed eyewear – FT1000)
-Additive Scale (Mass Customization Platform)
-Beyond Chiefs (Fractional Leadership Platform)

Investing in leading PE and VC funds globally, alongside direct angel investments in B2B startups.

Operating at the intersection of venture building, technology, and capital — creating scalable infrastructure and high-growth companies.

Founder & Investor  | Venture Studio & Investments

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

MBA lecturer for Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.

Focus: Application of AI in corporate strategy, leadership frameworks and building AI-native organizations.

Topics:
-AI Strategy & Leadership
-Company Building Frameworks
-Future of Work & Talent Systems

Lecturer | AI in Business

London Speaker Bureau

As a keynote speaker, I empower leaders and organizations to actively shape the age of AI and digital transformation. My talks combine strategic insight with operational relevance—clear, actionable, and business-driven. I speak on AI-native companies, the future of work, scalable entrepreneurship, and leadership in times of exponential change. Each keynote delivers concrete takeaways to unlock innovation, enable growth, and drive meaningful impact.

Keynote Speaker | AI & Tech Transformation

Additive Scale

Co-founding and development of a leading international company for industrial additive series production - specializing in 3D-printed luxury eyewear and custom-made products. Scaling of a highly automated production site in Munich and development of global partnerships with Siemens, ZEISS and other technology partners. Support for international customers, including LVMH and leading eyewear brands worldwide.

Successful exit to a leading tech-growth private equity investor for further global scaling.

Co-founder (exit to PE) | Series production of 3D-printed glasses

YOU MAWO

Bootstrapped, globally scaled, sold. YOU MAWO combines luxury eyewear, 3D scanning, additive manufacturing and AI-supported software to control operational processes and individual product customization. From first prototype to international market leader with partners like ZEISS and presence in 20+ countries. 

After 10 years: Exit to leading Tech Growth PE for scaling as a global platform.

Founder (Exit to PE) | Eyewear Tech - Luxury meets Software

Körber

As CEO of the Digital Division, I led the establishment and expansion of Europe's largest Corporate AI Venture Studio. I rapidly scaled the team from 90 to 450 professionals, strategically distributed across 5 locations in 3 countries. This expansion supported the successful incubation and scaling of three SaaS companies that generated double-digit millions in revenue, and the significant growth of an AI enterprise consulting firm, ultimately propelling us to become one of Germany's top two fastest-growing companies.

My strategic leadership was centered on:
-Pioneering the development and commercialization of advanced AI-powered SaaS solutions for key industries including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.
-Constructing a dynamic AI-native venture portfolio, encompassing successful entities such as FactoryPal, InspectifAI, Vaibe, and Dain Studios, showcasing our deep expertise in analytics and machine learning.
-Orchestrating the transformation of traditional operational units into scalable, data-driven platform business models.
-Instilling a unique blend of innovation, a high-performance culture, and unwavering accountability for outcomes, which garnered over 20 prestigious industry awards.

My tangible value contributions included:
-Achieving significant revenue growth and operational efficiencies through systemic scaling initiatives.
-Cultivating a high-performance, analytics-driven culture with a clear focus on scalable growth architectures.
-Providing strategic oversight at the board level, leading M&A integration efforts, and shaping the strategic direction for all new business units.

CEO | B2B AI Venture Studio

Chief Digital Officer | Pharma

Merck Group

Led venture building and digital innovation initiatives for a global life science and technology company.

Focus:
-Developing new business models in diagnostics, blockchain, health tech, and advanced manufacturing
-Building a corporate venture studio and startup collaborations
-Strategic partnerships (e.g., Palantir) and international joint ventures (Japan, China)
-Driving digital transformation of industrial processes and data-driven platforms

Head of Company Building | Deep Tech Venture Studio

Accelerated digital transformation by embedding startup agility into enterprise structures. Built a high-performing team to develop scalable digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, and performance materials.

Led global digital initiatives, established dedicated transformation units, and drove strategic partnerships – including Palantir – to enhance innovation capacity, data capabilities, and enterprise-wide scalability.

Focus Areas:
-Business Model Innovation
-Digital Growth Strategy
-Venture Building & Platform Architecture
-Cross-enterprise Transformation Programs

Head of Digital Office | Merck Group

Responsible for corporate strategy process management and portfolio management in the pharma division. Strategic advisor to the CEO on company-wide growth and transformation initiatives.

Accelerated digital transformation by launching nine lighthouse projects within six months, involving over 100 stakeholders — driving innovation and organizational change across healthcare, life sciences, and performance materials.

Focus on scalable business models, data-driven decision architecture, and the transformation of operational units.

Group Strategy | Digital & Biopharma

Started as Manager Strategic Planning — responsible for international strategy, market analysis and post-merger integration for a €1B+ life science business.

Promoted to Head of Strategic Planning — leading global strategy processes, portfolio management and digital transformation. Strategic advisor to the CEO on growth and M&A initiatives.

Led post-merger integration of Sigma-Aldrich ($17B deal) and launched nine digital lighthouse projects driving innovation across healthcare, life sciences and performance materials.

Focus Areas:
-Corporate Strategy & M&A
-Business Model Innovation
-Digital Growth Initiatives
-Post-Merger Integration

Head of Strategic Planning & Business Transformation

I build Entrepreneurial Systems — scalable structures made of AI, Talent, and Capital — that transform companies, reorganize markets, and automate growth.

With 15+ years of experience in high-tech, industrial sectors, and B2B, I specialize in combining hardware, software, and AI with business model innovation to drive cross-industry scaling.

I’ve built and scaled companies across diverse verticals — from advanced manufacturing and industrial tech to SaaS and life sciences — leading organizations with up to 450 people and generating 8-figure revenues.

My work focuses on designing business architecture for companies and investors who want to scale smarter — especially in fragmented markets, succession environments, and AI transformation scenarios.

Focus Areas:
-AI Company Transformation
-Buy & Build Playbooks for B2B & Industry
-Founder Operating Systems
-Cross-Industry Growth Architecture

Recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator and Top 40 Under 40. Graduate of Harvard Business School (GMP) and University of St. Gallen.

Daniel Szabo

Enkelfähigkeit®️ & Zukunftsfähigkeit - Akademie, Beratung, Ecosystem

Enkelfähigkeit®️ Eco System - Akademie - Zukunftsraum: Das umsetzungsorientierte Eco System für Zukunftsfähigkeit.
Das Eco System bietet Zugang zu Spitzenbildung, erstklassigen Referenten, modernsten Standorten, einer aktiven Community und Future Lounge Veranstaltungen, Beratungsleistung. Wir machen Organisationen zukunftsfähig. 

Mit einem großen Wir und einem großen Für begleiten und aktivieren wir langfristiges unternehmerisches Handeln. 

Die Partner:innen und Referent:innen sind Unternehmer:innen, CEO’s, Top Expert:innen. Die Akademie startet mit erstklassigen Campus Infrastrukturen in München, Nürnberg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Düsseldorf, Heilbronn, Bad Zwischenahn, Oldenburg, Hamburg, Freiburg und ist einzigartig im Referenten Team.
Wir sind familienfreundlich, nicht nur als Unternehmen. Wir bieten teilnehmenden Müttern und Vätern eine professionelle Kinderbetreuung vor Ort. 

Wir bilden Nachhaltigkeit aus: In unseren eigenen eLearning Kursen und auf unserer eLearning Plattform für Nachhaltigkeit können Teilnehmende sich informieren, fortbilden und auch Zertifikatsprogramme online belegen.

Wir engagieren uns bewusst in Social und Klima Projekten und unterstützen aktiv und finanziell Zukunft-schaffende Projekte. Darüberhinaus beteiligen wir uns an Impact Start Ups.

Managing Director

Board Partners | Board Academy

Academy for Supervisory and Advisory Board Certifications: Founded and headquartered in Munich, Germany with branches and Master Classes as well as networking summits in Germany, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Denmark the Board Academy is the leading Peer2Peer Board Hub and Academy, active Network Community and Consultancy for Non-Executive and Advisory Board Members and Executives with dedicated and customized programs and certifications, seminars/ workshops, inhouse trainings and focused qualification. Topics are HR/Communication/ Organization, Reporting/Controlling/ Accounting, Risk&Compliance, Legal, (Corporate) Finance/ M&A/ Restructuring, Strategy/IT/Digitization, Globalization, Sustainability, Global Trade and Politics, New Generation Boards, Board Compositions, Board Story Telling, Mentoring. The international Board Academy with various top notch impact partners so as PwC, Commerzbank, Körber Digital, UnternehmerTUM, Advant Beiten, XU, The German Association of Sustainability, The German Institut of Compliance, the CBS Copenhagen, Temasek Singapore et al drives and supports excellence in boards, reflective and objective compositions, female board leadership, a culture of a sustainable passion for international networking. Run.Create.Connect.Match.

Managing Director and Founder - www.board-academy.com

Board Partners is a Consultancy firm focusing Executive Search assignments, Non-Executive Board and Advisory Board placements and Board Excellence workshops, mentoring and consulting. With our own offices in Germany (HQ), Spain, Turkey, South Africa, Chile, Switzerland, UK and Partners in India, China, we are a international Leadership Advisory Platform.

Managing Director and Founder - www.board-partners.com

concimus GmbH

Concimus is a Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics and PMO focused strategy, implementation and end-to-end consulting company with a portfolio so as digitalization of SCM, cost value engineering, lean management, logistics, agile procurement and SCM assessments. Headquartered in Munich with teams in Germany, Hungary, Austria, Brasil, Mexico, Czech Republic and South East Asia Concimus supports corporate clients and also runs the concept of coalition procurement to offer smart procurement bundles for indirect spendings.

My role as the Chairman of the Advisory Board is to work closely with the Management Team to identify and discuss the companies’ development and operational excellence and moderate the Board and companies’ Agenda to also strategically create value.

Chairman of the Advisory Board

HKS Dreh-Antriebe GmbH

HKS was founded in 1970. As a Family Owned Business it is today a 3rd Generation family company. 
HKS Dreh-Antriebe GmbH is one of the leading international manufacturers of hydraulic rotary drives, actuators, tilt rotators, rotary-stroke combinations, rack and pinion drives and linear cylinders. With sales partners in over 20 countries, HKS Dreh-Antriebe GmbH is globally positioned and oriented. As a family business, HKS Dreh-Antriebe GmbH attaches particular importance to responsible and long-term actions. Sustainability, social commitment and the health promotion of employees are some of the key points in the company principles.

Advisory Board Member

Board Academy Africa

Executive Search, Board Training/ Mentoring, Board Compositions/ Placements - bridging Africa and Europe: The „Board Partners I Board Academy Africa (Pty) Ltd.“ was founded in 2015 with the main office in Johannesburg. We accompany Central European companies in Africa as well as African entrepreneurs and companies entering or being in Europe.

Managing Director Board Partners - Board Academy Africa (Pty) Ltd.

1007art

1007art is a portal with a selection of unique and limited edition professional photos, consulting and installation services for professional photo art and photo design for B2B and B2C clients. Clients can rent and/ or buy photos for their offices, houses, events, hotel rooms and everywhere where nice and inspiring moments and good vibes decoration is needed.

Co-Owner - professional photo art portal

Target Mentoring

Executive Mentoring: Combining sports, leadership and business with a fresh and target focused mentoring approach. „Target Mentoring“ was established by Guido Happe and Maheta Molango to develop and accompany impact leaders. We offer one-on-one sessions, Video Mentoring and Resultshops for small groups as part of individual or group executive development programs for companies with the need and process to accompany impact leaders in times of complexity and need for sustainable and reflective company management as well as career management. We offer our services in English, German, Italian, Spanish and French. On the pitch. On the point. Happy to connect.

Founder and Mentor www.target-mentoring.com

neowork GmbH

www.familienfreundliche-arbeitgeber.de; www.momjobs.de; www.neo-lution.com; www.nachhaltige-arbeitgeber.de 
The "neowork group" is a Employer Branding group of portals and operates Germanys' leading employer branding and family friendly job portals and story telling platforms with www.familienfreundliche-arbeitgeber.de, www.momjobs.de, www.nachhaltige-arbeitgeber.de and the online magazine www.neo-lution.com. With a social media follower reach of more than 100.000 and a total yearly reach of above 8 Mio the neowork eco-system is a effective impact driven and integrated solution provider to accompany companies with smart Employer Branding, Social Recruiting and Culture Story Telling, Social Media Campaigning.

Chairman of the Advisory Board - neowork group

scm-hub.ai

SCM-HUB.AI is part of ‘Concimus’ and ensures supply chain management of the future.

SCM-HUB.ai utilizes the Concimus’ extensive consulting experience to deliver Al solutions that address the most critical supply chain challenges:

MIRAI: Optimize your forecast - Al / machine learning with additional feature engineering

Every supply chain professional has heard the words: our forecast is not very good. Mirai changes that.
Mirai provides even today planners around the world with top-notch data-driven demand predictions which, in combination, with their hands-on experience creates the best decision making environment.
Better decision making in your planning will improve your customer service levels (no more stockouts!) and drive down your working capital, two of the most critical aspects of any organization.
Leave =AVERAGE) in Excel behind and elevate your planning with Mirai.

RANGER: Create Spend Transparency fast, repeatable and cleansing your material master data, either unsupervised or supervised thanks to Al / machine learning
Building a competitive procurement organization starts with data. Even the best category manager will not be able to negotiate better prices without knowing how does the spend and / or material master data look like. Our solution leverages the latest advances in LLMs to categorize messy, unstructured text data into standardized categories / taxonomies (standard or custom)

Empower your procurement organization to make better decisions with better data.

VITRUM: Create immediate impact on Cash and Costs by identifying respective stock items, work in progress objects, fast and simple and on point. 

SCM-HUB.ai unlocks valuable insights in your supply chain to enhance the decision-making process.

CIRCULAZE

Circulaze is a circular economy ecosystem, connecting diverse stakeholders across industries to collaborate and drive meaningful impact.
Our goal is to collaboratively strive for a prosperous, more resilient, and sustainable economy – meaningful transformation requires the cooperation of all stakeholders involved. Bgreen Leaders is built to create a membership community to connect and transform.

Ambassador bgreen leaders

„Good Vibes only“ view: Entrepreneur with a international Academy Business with two Academies: Board Academy for Advisory and Supervisory Boards and the Enkelfähigkeit®️-Academy („Grandchild ability“ - translated. Future readiness for the benefit of the next generation(s) to come) and Eco System for future-readiness to accompany companies and individuals with seminars, Resultshops, Networking events. National and international experienced Executive Search Consultant with 20+ years of market insights. Business Angel and Investor in Start Ups and Art. Lecturer and Mentor. Passionately connecting people and content as a networking facilitator with an easy going attitude in complex eco-systems to establish a board community making future oriented board compositions happen. Experienced Non Exec and Advisory Board Member, Entrepreneur and Executive Board Mentor with a successful business portfolio. Engaged in Jurys, associations and work councils for a balanced, sustainable and perspective creating future. Always open for new connections and ideas as long as it has good vibes. Driver and Supporter of family-friendly organizations, circular economy, sustainability and driven by the balance of economical, ecological and social impact. 

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