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Startup introductions.

Welcome to the introduction module on "Startup Foundations". In the first of eight modules, you get to know ten successful AI Startups!
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MEET THE STARTUPS

SUMM AI

Flora GESKE 
Flora Geske is the CEO and Co-Founder of SUMM AI, an AI-powered platform that translates complex texts into Easy Language for better accessibility. With a background in Business Informatics from TU Munich and AI research at the University of Toronto, she is dedicated to improving accessibility through technology.

SmartAIs

SASCHA PREGET
Sascha Preget is the Co-Founder and CEO of SmartAIs, a mobile app using AI-driven computer vision to help visually impaired users navigate safely. With a strong background in business and AI-driven product development, he focuses on leveraging technology to improve accessibility and enhance everyday mobility.

CAREMATES

DYLAN SEAN GRUNER
Dylan Sean Gruner is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of CareMates, an AI-driven healthcare platform automating patient care and medical processes. He has experience in business development and technology, aiming to improve patient care by integrating AI and automation into healthcare processes.

PRUNA AI

BERTRAND CHARPENTIER
Bertrand is the founder, president and chief scientist at Pruna AI. They are using AI to make AI faster, cheaper, smaller, and greener. He has an Ph.D. in Machine Learning and made his DeepTech AI research into his own startup. 

RISK CUBE

ANDREI CRACIUNESCU
Andrei Craciunescu is the founder of Risk Cube, an AI-powered risk analysis platform for natural disaster and compliance assessments.  He is an expert with a background in product management and digital innovation. His experience spans across various leadership roles, where he has worked on AI-driven projects and strategies that bridge the gap between business needs and cutting-edge technology.

PULSETRAIN

NICLAS LEHNERT
Niclas is the founder of PulseTrain, an AI-powered battery optimization platform that extends EV battery lifespan using real-time data. With expertise in entrepreneurship and digital learning, he is dedicated to enhancing corporate training through adaptive learning platforms and intelligent coaching systems.

EXOMATTER

BArbara BACHUS
Barbara is Co-Founder and COO of ExoMatter, a Munich-based AI startup that accelerates the discovery of new materials. With a background in chemistry and economics, she drives the business side of a deep-tech venture that combines AI, quantum simulations, and sustainability to help leading industries like Audi and Airbus find better, greener materials faster.

SUITCASE

TIM KNIEPKAMP
Tim is Co-Founder of Suitcase, an AI-driven legal tech startup that streamlines dispute resolution before cases reach court. With a background spanning law, business, psychology, and NGO leadership, he focuses on the commercial strategy of a platform that reduces costs, time, and complexity for individuals and companies dealing with legal conflicts.

KAREVO

FELIX BECK
Felix is Co-Founder of Karevo, an agricultural AI startup tackling inefficiencies in potato sorting. With expertise in agronomy and management, he leads a team developing computer vision solutions that empower farmers to automate sorting processes, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

ORTHO-COPILOT

RAFAEL VARTIAN
Rafael is Founder of OrtoCopilot, an AI platform that supports businesses with multilingual, customizable customer interaction tools. Drawing on GPT and Gemini models, he has built a scalable solution that integrates seamlessly across channels like WhatsApp, Instagram, and websites, while ensuring data privacy and adaptability to brand voices.

What's included?

  • 10 Startups
  • In video format
  • +1h of interviews 
  • Key Takeaways

Learn from young, successful AI startups

You will discover emerging startups, explore their groundbreaking products, and understand the vision that drives them forward.

Explore their key learnings

You will also gain insights into the minds of their founders, learning how they built their companies, overcame challenges, and shaped their industries.