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

DIGITALL

I am Chief Sales Officer of DIGITALL Nature Germany GmbH and I am responsible for the international sales of the entire DIGITALL portfolio with more than 85mEUR revenue as well as international business development and market expansion.

Group Chief Sales Officer (CSO) | Speaker | Author | Lecturer

I am responsible for the Sales Region Germany for DIGITALL with a responsibility of 40 Million Service Revenue

Senior Vice President Sales

Springer Media

Expert for Sales Performance Management and Digitalisation / Springer Book Author

ec4u expert consulting ag

Member of the Board / Chief Sales Officer / Vorstand

Horváth & Partners Management Consultants

Principal

I am responsible for the strategic and management consulting at ec4u expert consulting. ec4u ist specialized on CRM consulting in Sales, Marketing and Service.

Partner / Member of the Management Board

Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson

Key Account Management

Capgemini Consulting

Senior Consultant

I have more than 25 years expertise in digitalization of Sales, Marketing and Service organizations as Author, Speaker and Management Consultant.

About Mario Pufahl (English):
I am Chief Sales Officer of DIGITALL Nature Germany GmbH and I am responsible for the international sales of the entire DIGITALL portfolio with more than 85mEUR revenue as well as international business development and market expansion. 

DIGITALL is a management consultancy specializing in digitization with more than 1,600 employees at 28 locations in 13 countries in the DIGITALL Group.

I studied business administration at the University of Münster. After my studies, I was responsible for national and international projects to optimize marketing and sales in various industries. I have 20 years of practical experience with large companies in the planning and execution of customer management projects.

In addition, I am the author of various specialist books such as "Sales Performance Management (2nd edition)", "Sales Controlling (6th edition)" and co-editor of the books "CRM goes digital". In addition, I am the author of numerous specialist articles and studies as well as a lecturer at various universities on my main topics.

I am also active as a speaker and expert at specialist congresses and at events at corporate events.

About Mario Pufahl (German):
Ich bin Chief Sales Officer der DIGITALL Nature Germany GmbH und verantworte den internationalen Vertrieb des gesamten DIGITALL Portfolios mit mehr als 85mEUR Umsatz sowie die internationale Geschäftsentwicklung und Markterweiterung. 

DIGITALL ist eine auf Digitalisierung spezialisierte Unternehmensberatung mit mehr als 1.600 Mitarbeitern an 28 Standorten in 13 Ländern in der DIGITALL-Firmengruppe.

Ich studierte BWL an der Universität Münster. Nach dem Studium verantwortete ich nationale und internationale Projekte zur Optimierung von Marketing und Vertrieb in unterschiedlichen Branchen. Ich verfüge über 20 Jahre praktische Erfahrung bei Großunternehmen bei der Planung und Durchführung von Kundenmanagement-Projekten.

Darüber hinaus bin ich Autor diverser Fachbücher wie „Sales Performance Management (2. Auflage)“, „Vertriebscontrolling (6. Auflage)“ sowie Mitherausgeber der Bücher "CRM goes digital". Zudem bin ich Autor zahlreicher Fachbeiträge und Studien sowie Dozent an unterschiedlichen Hochschulen zu meinen Schwerpunktthemen.

Ich bin auch als Redner und Experte auf Fachkongressen und bei Veranstaltungen bei Firmenevents aktiv.

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