About
I work at the intersection of AI, strategy, and tech innovation. With international experience across consulting and entrepreneurship, I help organizations turn emerging technologies into business value through innovation strategy, transformation, and business model development. My interest in AI began in 2017 and led me to deepen this focus through further academic work and practical applications. I am particularly interested in translating ambitious ideas into scalable initiatives—especially where AI, digital capabilities, and strategic change come together to drive growth and create sustainable competitive advantage.
Experience
Finance and Business Development
PHIO scientific GmbH · Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Present
Our cutting-edge AI analysis platform supports continuous in-vitro experiments and delivers automated data analysis, accessible from anywhere via your dashboard. PHIO Scientific GmbH spun out of a team of biophysicists and data scientists at LMU Munich. We enhance the quality and data yield of cell-culture experiments, accelerating cancer research and drug development. Want to simplify cell-based research and boost reproducibility with label-free technology? Get in touch—I look forward to your message.
Strategic Advisor / Startup Coach
Present
Providing coaching and strategic advice for an AI based startup as part of the advisory board
Member of Exist-Founder Team of Phio (Faculty of Physics)
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München · Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Spun off a deep-learning tech startup as the team member with commercial focus: business modeling, financial planning, market research and strategic analysis
Director
Daniel Gruber Consulting · Metropolregion München
Advising asset management firms and their portfolio companies on commercializing technology. Guiding startups and founders in building scalable, customer-centric business models based on sustainable competitive advantages and crafting investor-ready business plans with integrated financial models that secure funding.
Associate
Black Moon Pte. Ltd. · Singapur
Black Moon is a strategy consulting firm based in Southeast Asia. The firm assists it's clients to achieve their strategic objectives by developing sustainable solutions for complex problems, covering the realms of business strategy and innovation & technology. With expertise strategy implementation, Black Moon generates value by delivering insights of highest validity and relevance based on international benchmarks and best practices. Black Moon applies a variety of research methods, such as qualitative interviews, focus groups, quantitative surveys and big data analysis. In applying state-of-the-art analytical tools and methods, we help our clients to identify tailored solutions with real business impact. Black Moon also serves as the executive education partner for a variety of leading universities, such as Singapore Management University and Manchester Business School.
Angel Investor
FYDEM Pte. Ltd. · Singapur
Digital loyalty and data-analytics solutions that help businesses in the retail and F&B industry increase profitability and market share by: Turning loyal customers into active brand advocates Strengthening your local brand presence Building a customer base that visits more often Delivering personalised, automated communications Generating more positive reviews on Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, etc., and boosting social-media visibility
Partner
Galaxonic · Metropolregion Berlin/Brandenburg
IT consultancy & service provider, digital start-up seed investor/ venture builder
Project Assistant
Loyalty Partner · Munich
Supporting a highly innovative CRM project for new digital channels.
Student Apprentice
Allianz · Munich
Assisting the top management in the field of strategy, marketing, innovations and business development.
Research Assistant
Singapore Institute of Management · Singapore
Research project in the field of customer experience and strategy in the financial service industry
Education
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Master of Science, Business Administration
Tongji University
Exchange Student, Corporate Management
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Singapore Management University
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Social Science
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