Tech Unicorn Builders

Hands-on Growth Studio for Scaleups: automations, AI MVPs, product analytics, and insights, CPTO coaching. Short-term high-impact projects that help you grow your revenues and minimize chaos. Build faster, automate smarter, and grow with data. We help you scale product, team, and market with AI, analytics, and hands-on execution.

Co-Founder

EffizienzAgent

Automation specialist helping German SMEs eliminate manual processes. GDPR-compliant solutions delivering ROI within 1-2 months. Remote-first approach for cost-effective implementation across DACH region.

Automating what annoys you. 🤖

Founder, CEO, Consultant

Diving Nomads

Bridging the gap between deep focus and deep dives. I’m co-building a community for certified divers who work remotely — curating remote-work friendly dive spots, organizing colivings and pop-up divecations, and creating spaces for meaningful connection both online and in real life.

We're building a platform where freedom meets flow — for freelancers, founders, and creatives who live and dive differently.

🌍 divingnomads.club

unblocked.engineering by INOCEA Consulting Ltd.

Technical Leadership, Technical Advisory, and Lean Software Development for SaaS Startups from Seed to Series B.

Founder, Fractional / Interim Tech Lead, Tech Advisor, Trainer & Mentor

Seed-Stage Startup

Introducing Product Discovery and Sync processes, enabling the team to work on the most important things. Running product strategy workshops with the team to enable better decision-making on all levels. Product management for a mobile app. Technical coaching for dev teams, introduction and facilitation of retrospectives and continuous improvement of ways of working. Introducing infrastructure as code and increasing automation of the deploy process.

Interim/Fractional Senior Product Manager & Technical Agile Coach

The Mentoring Club

Helping young software professionals from around the world with their next step. Mentoring on topics like leadership, software engineering and architecture, agile & lean, remote work, SaaS/Cloud, developer experience and organizational design and culture.

https://www.mentoring-club.com/the-mentors/tobias-mende

Mentor

Stealth Startup

Technical Advisor and Technical Agile Coach

Supporting the founding team in technical and cultural questions and decisions to ensure quality, scalability and development speed. Coaching and mentoring the team in development (technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node, Vue, Go, GCP, Mongo, Elastic). Architecture and code reviews and recommendations for action. Coaching of junior developers. Development of prototypes and proofs of concept. Increasing testability and reducing the complexity of architecture and code. Development of tech vision and strategy.

Fractional CTO and Technical Advisor

BRYTER

Founded and led a cross-functional platform team to improve developer experience and productivity, implementing continuous delivery, reducing the development lead time by 75%, and driving cultural and technical changes toward engineering excellence.

Developer Experience Engineer and Technical Lead

PAYONE

Development of payment connectors and fraud prevention systems. Refactoring of monolithic applications into independent services. Reduction of development lead time by 50%.

Senior Software Developer / Architect

Dräger

Application development for distributed gas detection systems. Teaching Git, Git workflows and TDD. Promoting awareness of software craft and introducing Continuous Integration in multiple teams and projects.

Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Coach and Trainer

I help SaaS companies with up to 250 employees build a high-performing engineering organization by utilizing my expertise in (technical) leadership and developer productivity.

🚀 Helping Founders Build Businesses That Run Smoothly — Without Becoming the Bottleneck

You started your business with passion and vision. But as it grows, new challenges emerge:

⚡ More and more decisions demand your input.
⚡ Your team hesitates to take full ownership.
⚡ Delegation feels impossible — things still land back on your plate.
⚡ The quality isn’t where you want it to be, and stepping away seems risky.

This is a natural stage of growth, but it doesn’t have to stay this way.

I help founders break free from being the bottleneck by building self-sustaining businesses — where teams take ownership, make smart decisions, and keep things running smoothly without constant oversight. The goal? A business that thrives, even when you step away.

👥 What I Do

I work as a sparring partner, advisor, and trainer for founders of growing startups and SMBs, helping them:

🔍 Uncover blind spots – Identify what’s slowing down decision-making and execution.
🛠 Enable smart leadership – Build structures that empower your team to take real responsibility.
📈 Streamline operations – Reduce complexity, eliminate bottlenecks, and free up your time for what truly matters.

The result? Less stress, fewer roadblocks, and a company that works — with or without you.

🌍 Who I Am

I’m Tobi — entrepreneur, leadership advisor, and sparring partner for founders who want high-performing businesses without unnecessary stress.

As a digital nomad, I’ve worked with founders worldwide and seen firsthand how different cultures approach leadership, decision-making, and collaboration. I know that “right and wrong” are often contextual, that true resilience comes from adaptability, and that great companies are built on trust and autonomy.

🌊 Home is wherever the ocean is. As a rebreather diver, I know that true freedom comes when you trust your system, stay calm under pressure, and let things run smoothly — just like in a well-functioning business.

Tobias Mende

Katie Anderson

𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

I’m Katie Anderson, an internationally recognized keynote speaker, award-winning author, and leadership consultant who helps leaders and organizations thrive by putting people and learning at the center of success.

I work with executives, change leaders, and continuous improvement & lean professionals to build learning cultures, strengthen leadership capabilities, and achieve sustainable results. If you’re passionate about leadership, operational excellence, lean or continuous improvement—you’re in the right place.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

I believe learning is the foundation for success. True achievement isn’t just measured by results—it’s also about our attitude toward learning and connection to our shared humanity. When we lead with curiosity, care, and courage, we unlock untapped potential and create meaningful transformation. 

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽

When you work with me, you’ll find energy, inspiration, and practicality. I bring positive momentum and actionable practices and will challenge and support you and your teams so you can gain confidence, accelerate your impact, and step into your leadership superpowers.

With me as your trusted partner, you receive customized support tailored to your organization’s unique needs. 

Whether it’s a keynote talk, a custom leadership retreat, or ongoing advisory support, you’ll walk away with actionable principles and practices that instill confidence and accelerate results.

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀

In my keynotes, consulting, books, and Chain of Learning® podcast, I bring to life proven frameworks and practices, including my proprietary concepts:

●	𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 = 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 + 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻®: Align your purpose with your actions to lead authentically and create meaningful impact.

●	𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻®: Leadership isn’t just about results—it’s about growing people and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

●	𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁®: Move from giving answers to empowering ownership through courageous inquiry—unlocking engagement, improvement, and better outcomes.

●	𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴®: Build a culture where everyone is both a learner and a leader, strengthening capability, confidence, and connection across all levels.

Are you ready to accelerate learning, amplify leadership, and ignite positive change in your organization? Let’s connect to explore how we can work together.

Founder and Principal Consultant

As a consultant, coach, facilitator and speaker, I work with change leaders, and their teams, to build thriving learning cultures that promote continuous improvement, innovation, and engagement.

By working together, we can achieve the following outcomes:

●	Enhance your change leadership skills, bolstering your confidence and influence.
●	Develop effective strategies to bring about large-scale culture change.
●	Empower your internal team of change leaders to become exceptional coaches across all levels of your organization.
●	Embed continuous improvement and scientific thinking as a way of life within your team and organization.

Through our collaboration, you'll benefit from:

●	Personalized guidance and unwavering support tailored to your specific needs.
●	Strategic thought partnership and mentorship, providing you with valuable insights and perspectives.
●	Custom training and workshops designed to optimize your learning and growth.
●	Actionable inspiration that translates into tangible results.
●	Engaging and targeted keynote presentations that inspire a culture of continuous learning.

My services are ideal for: 
●	Operational excellence and performance improvement change leaders
●	Visionaries seeking to embed a people-centered learning culture
●	Seasoned leaders looking to transcend the problem-solving "expert" trap,
●	Heart-centered learning enthusiasts hungry for growth and change. 
●	Those ready to accelerate their impact with a trusted advisor and guide

DARUMA DOLLS ARE MY MASCOT

In my pursuit of excellence, I draw inspiration from Daruma dolls, symbolic of the perseverance and tenacity required to achieve our goals. They embody the Japanese proverb, "Fall down seven times, get up eight." I give Daruma dolls as gifts, and incorporate them into my talks as a reminder that success is not only about accomplishments but also about lessons learned along the way.

Connect with me today to learn more or schedule a consultation. 
https://calendly.com/kbjanderson

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