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

Beyond Chiefs

Beyond Chiefs: Revolutionizing AI First Executive Recruiting

Redefine your business with cutting-edge AI leadership. Beyond Chiefs connects you with AI Officers, AI-First CEOs, AI Product Managers, and CISOs to accelerate innovation and secure your competitive edge. Whether fractional or full-time, our executive talent solutions are designed to transform your future.

What We Do
- Flexible Leadership Solutions: We offer fractional executive roles, high-impact consulting engagements, and strategic board positions.
- Innovation Catalysts: Our leaders don't just manage—they drive 10x impact, fostering innovation and exponential growth.

Who We Serve
1. Visionary Leaders:
 - Elite executives seeking flexible, high-impact roles
 - Innovators who transcend traditional leadership boundaries
 - Experienced leaders eager to drive transformative change across multiple organizations

2. Forward-Thinking Companies:
 - Startups and scale-ups needing seasoned leadership without the commitment of full-time executives
 - Established companies navigating digital transformation or industry disruption
 - Organizations seeking fresh perspectives and strategic guidance at the board level

3. Industries in Flux:
 - Technology and SaaS companies
 - PE & VC portfolio companies
 - Healthcare and biotech innovators
 - Sustainability and cleantech pioneers
 - Any sector facing significant disruption or growth opportunities

Why Choose Beyond Chiefs
- Access top-tier talent previously out of reach for many organizations
- Inject transformative leadership without long-term commitments
- Leverage diverse executive experience across multiple industries
- Accelerate innovation and growth with on-demand strategic guidance

Join the Beyond Chiefs network—whether you're a visionary leader ready to make your mark across multiple ventures, or a company seeking the catalyst to propel you to new heights. Together, let's shape the future of business leadership.

Founder | Partner | CEO

Stealth Mode

Founder | CEO

CHRIS - Center of Human Resource Intelligence Services

I provide strategic advisory and supervisory board guidance to high-growth, tech-driven companies in the staffing industry. I specialize in AI, change management, future of hiring and scaling ventures focusing on AI, digital hiring transformation, and innovation-driven business models.

Advisory / Multivisory

NEO Venture Lab

NEO Venture Lab is my private venture studio and startup-focused tech investment vehicle. I have founded multiple companies through this venture studio and hold diverse investments in some of the best venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds globally, as well as direct angel investments in early-stage tech startups. NEO Venture Lab bundles companies like D2C Consumer Electronics, Service Industry flexible leadership solutions, SAAS and others, where innovative ideas take shape and thrive.

What We Do: Incept transformative ideas, assemble high-performing teams, and scale ventures with high capital efficiency.

Founder & Venture Builder

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C)

Partner

Dwight Cribb Personalberatung

Director

dealerdesk

Chief Operating Officer

Carmichael Fisher Executive Search

Principal Consultant EMEA & US

Badenoch & Clark

Senior Consultant

Robert Half

Consultant

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜 𝗖𝗫𝗢 & 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹

Christian is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and thought leader in the European tech ecosystem, with over a decade of experience in executive search and talent acquisition for high-growth tech companies and investor-backed ventures. Over the past 10+ years, I have successfully filled 100+ C-level and VP roles for tech startups, scaleups, and unicorns, specializing in transformative leadership placements across SaaS, e-commerce, PaaS, and digital-first business models.

Throughout my career, I have pioneered AI-driven talent strategies that optimize the executive search process, ensuring companies attract high-impact leaders who align with their current needs and future growth trajectories. My deep understanding of AI and digital transformation allows me to anticipate the leadership qualities essential for tech companies to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape, particularly as digital and AI capabilities redefine industries.

As the founder of NEO Venture Lab, my private venture studio and investment vehicle, I am committed to fostering innovation and scaling promising tech ventures. Through NEO, I have launched multiple companies and invested in high-potential startups and top-tier VC/PE funds, combining my executive search expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. This dual approach enables me to support clients in building resilient, high-performing teams that can scale with agility and vision.

My background as a former COO of a SaaS company, where I scaled the team from 20 to over 70 employees, has honed my ability to understand the operational and cultural dynamics crucial to team growth and organizational success. This hands-on experience across roles—from Founder to Customer Success Manager to Sales—provides me with unique insights into the qualities and capabilities that high-growth companies require in their leadership.

I am driven by a passion for challenging the status quo and crafting employer brands that attract ultra-high performers. By leveraging AI-driven insights and strategic advisory, I help companies redefine recruitment as a powerful growth lever, transforming it from a transactional process into a long-term, value-generating strategy.

My commitment to building the next generation of tech leadership and driving impactful talent solutions has positioned me as a trusted advisor in the tech ecosystem. With a focus on innovation, strategic growth, and AI-powered recruitment solutions, I am dedicated to helping companies secure leaders who will shape the future of digital transformation.

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