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Co-Founder

Reruption GmbH

We help people drive change and innovation in their organizations. Always at startup speed, with > 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and methodical de-risking. We are Co-Preneurs.

And why? Because we want to create a future worth living in.

Partner

Partners in Clime

We combine exceptional founders, big unsolved problems, and smart capital to build and fund companies that save our climate.

General Partner

AMERIA AG

Vice President Operations

Senior Project Manager

Project Manager

Sophiadesigns GbR

With Sophiadesigns, I developed web-based software for small and medium-sized businesses, advised on opportunities and risks of doing business on the web, and hosted websites. Until 2009 we developed and sold sophiadesigns/cms in the SaaS model.

General Manager & Founder

Treatwell

I was involved in building Salonmeister, now Treatwell.

Salonmeister develops web-based salon management software and distributes it in a SaaS model. Supported by T-Ventures and other VCs based in Germany.

With Sophiadesigns, I had developed and operated the web-based booking and appointment management software, and then helped resource technical expertise when Salonmeister started building its own technical team after funding.

Salonmeister was sold to UK competitor Wahanda, now Treatwell, in 10/2014:
https://techcrunch.com/2014/10/10/wahanda-raises-another-26m-and-acquires-germanys-salonmeister/

Chair of Prof. Dr. Oliver Brand LL.M. at the University of Mannheim

I developed and maintained the chair's website, advised the team on IT issues, and worked with Professor Brand on innovative e-learning concepts.

Student Assistant

What's a Co-Preneur? Find out at reruption.com • I love doing Strategy, Digital Sales, Business Design • Investor, GP at 'Partners in Clime' • Techno-Optimist sharing daily thoughts on ⬇️

As a Co-Preneur, I solve challenges with you and for your organization. I am an expert in strategy, digital sales, business design and innovation management.

Some challenges I have solved for my clients:
1. "We've developed a virtual reality application. Now someone needs to sell it!"
2. "We want to build a startup in the education space, but don't know where to start!"
3. "We want to test an e-bike subscription business. Is this a good business case?"
4. "We want to get TISAX/ISO:9001 certified. Who will organize this for us?"
5. "We need to hire 'Solution Architects'. How do we find out which candidates are good?"
6. "We want to sell data to architects and make money. But do they need it?"

My mission is to help organizations drive change and innovation.

Organizations that rely on me: STIHL, Mercedes Benz, Internetstores, Signa Sports United, Eberspächer, oddity.

I only work with people who understand that change and innovation are necessary to create a future worth living #futurepositivity

My motto: Quality prevails, always improve.

Philipp M. W. Hoffmann

Initial Talent

Specialist executive recruitment services within the global technology sectors.

Founder and CEO

MRL Group

I am responsible for a team of specialist headhunters covering the Enterprise Software, Semiconductor, LED & Solid-State Lighting,Telco, Energy, Smart-Grid and Finance industries.

Managing Director

Managing a team of specialist Headhunters based from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Doha, Qatar.

EMEA/APAC-wide responsibility for all recruitment activity within the Enterprise Software, Mobile Content, and broader ICT industries.

Director

Hudson Global Resources

Responsible for recruiting candidates within the Australian IT&T sector into senior executive roles.  Example positions include Sales Executives (channel and direct), Sales Directors, Managing Directors/GM's/Country Managers, VP's and CxO's.  Also Responsible for senior technical roles including Program Managers/Directors, Professional Services Managers/Directors etc.

Principal Consultant

Microscape Recruitment Ltd

Responsible for recruiting candidates within the EMEA Enterprise Software marketplace (mainly Germany, UK, France, Nordics and Benelux) into senior executive roles. Example positions include Sales Executives (channel and direct), Sales Directors, Marketing Directors, Managing Directors/GM's/Country Managers, VP's and CxO's. Also Responsible for senior technical roles including Program Managers/Directors, Professional Services Managers/Directors etc.

For nearly three decades, I have been helping technology vendors grow and scale their businesses by connecting them with both leadership and GTM talent across EMEA, APAC, and the USA. As the Founder and CEO of Initial Talent, I lead a dedicated team providing executive search and talent acquisition services to some of the most innovative and successful technology companies in these regions.

My approach to recruitment is proactive, consultative, and tailored to the needs and goals of both clients and candidates. I leverage my extensive network, market knowledge, and customer relationship management skills to source and attract unique and high-performing talent that is typically hidden from the public domain. I also ensure a best fit every time by understanding the culture, vision, and expectations of both parties, and by facilitating a transparent and smooth hiring process. My mission is to empower candidates to succeed and thrive in the right roles, and to enable clients to achieve their strategic objectives and competitive advantage.

Piers Webster

The Wildest Counter Offer I’ve Ever Seen (After nearly 30 Years in Recruitment)

Counter offers are common—but sometimes, they’re jaw-dropping.
Here’s another TRUE STORY:

About 10 years ago, I placed a UK-based seller into a fantastic new role with a series B SaaS start-up. At the time, his basic salary was £60K. When he resigned, I gave the usual advice:

✅Be professional
✅Meet in person
✅Keep it positive

He did everything right. Then came the shocker:

His employer DOUBLED his salary on the spot.

From £60K to £120K basic.

He was dazzled by the money and stayed.

But here’s the twist: he left 3 months later.

Why? Because nothing had changed about the fundamental reasons he wanted to leave in the first place.

The moral:
Counter offers often address the symptom (money) but not the cause (culture, growth, leadership, etc.).

And here’s the question I still ask myself today:

Why does the act of resignation suddenly make you more valuable than you were yesterday?

So when you’re tempted by a counter offer:

 ✅ Ask if it solves the real problem
 ✅ Think long-term, not short-term
 ✅ Remember—your worth isn’t defined by a panic reaction

Question for you:

What’s the biggest counter offer you’ve ever seen? Did it work?

#TrueStory #SalesLeadership #CareerAdvice #LeadershipLessons #ProfessionalGrowth #saas #Sales

Recruiting GTM & Revenue Leaders for PE-Backed SaaS | 27 Years in Global Tech Hiring | Founder @ Initial Talent

The Wildest Resignation Story I’ve Ever Seen (After nearly 30 Years in Recruitment)

Resigning from a senior role is usually tense—but sometimes, it’s explosive. 

Here’s a TRUE STORY:

Not long ago, I placed a German revenue leader in a fantastic DACH role. When it came time for him to resign, I gave the usual advice:

 ✅ Be professional
 ✅ Meet in person
 ✅ Keep it positive

He followed it to the letter. Then, during his meeting with the CRO, something unbelievable happened:

THE CRO PHYSICALLY ASSAULTED HIM.

He got up, walked across the room, and hit him.

Within minutes, the “red mist” cleared, and the CRO was deeply apologetic. My candidate could have pressed charges—but instead, he chose grace. His exit? Seamless.

The moral:
This is an extreme example (thankfully, the only one I’ve seen in 30 odd years), but it shows how emotionally charged resignations can be—even at the highest levels. People invest deeply in their teams, and when that bond breaks, emotions can boil over.
So when you resign:

 ✅ Expect emotion
 ✅ Stay calm
 ✅ Protect your reputation—because how you leave matters as much as how you lead.

Question for you:
What’s the most surprising reaction you’ve seen when someone resigned?

#TrueStory #RevenueLeadership #CareerAdvice #LeadershipLessons #ProfessionalGrowth

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