How I Work
I blend deep technical work and vibrant social energy. I can lose myself for hours optimizing a workflow or debugging an agent loop, then spend the afternoon connecting founders with the right investors over coffee. This duality isn't a bug; it's my operating system.
Bias to Action Over Perfect Plans
You get 80% of the value in 20% of the time. This shapes everything I build. I'd rather ship an MVP in two weeks and learn from real users than spend two months planning a "perfect" version that never launches.
I'd rather ask for forgiveness than permission. Waiting for consensus means losing momentum. Move fast, learn from what breaks, adjust.
Done means running in production and used by real people. Everything else is theory.
Product Person, Not a Role
I don't believe in strict boundaries between PM, designer, and engineer anymore. The future rewards high-agency, high-taste individuals who can uncover problems, create concepts, and ship solutions.
I'm the engineer who embeds with customers. The operator who prototypes before anyone asks. The connector who turns feedback into features. I bridge technical depth and strategic thinking because the best products require both.
The best products solve hard problems and make customers the heroes. The job isn't to be the star. It's to build something that makes users feel powerful.
Bursts of Energy, Not Steady Marathons
I'm driven by bursts of intense focus. Some days I don't get much done, then I ship three features in 48 hours. I've learned to work with this rhythm instead of fighting it.
When I truly care about a problem, I can't sleep. That's the signal I'm working on something that matters.
I'm a generalist who thrives on variety. I love diving deep into a new domain, connecting disparate ideas, and finding patterns others miss. This makes me great at 0→1 building and less suited for repetitive operational work.
Community as a Force Multiplier
I don't build alone. I've energized communities at TU Investment Club, START Berlin, baby vc, and more. I connect founders to investors, engineers to designers, builders to early users. The best work happens when smart, driven people collaborate.
Taste + Practicality
I care deeply about UI and UX. The best products feel effortless. They don't create new behaviors; they make existing ones faster, simpler, more joyful. The future of AI isn't another app. It's agents that live where you already are. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
How to Work With Me
Talking over writing. Voice is faster and clearer for expectations, feedback, and anything nuanced. A five-minute call replaces a ten-email thread. If urgent, call me.
Honesty over politeness. If something isn't working, I say it. If I need something, I ask. I expect the same in return.
Assume positive intent. I start every relationship believing the goal is to build something great. Trust is the foundation, not something earned over months.
Ego stays at the door. The mission is bigger than any individual. Feedback on work isn't feedback on the person.
Own mistakes. Moving fast on hard problems means screwing up sometimes. Own it, fix it, share the learning. No blame.
Results over hours. Long hours are not a flex. Shipping great work is. I work hard when passionate. That's a conscious choice, not an obligation.
Clear expectations, then autonomy. I don't micromanage and don't want to be micromanaged. When stuck, say so. I'm here to unblock, not to judge. When in doubt, overcommunicate.
Meetings need agendas. No agenda means it should be an email or quick call.
Write it down. If it's not documented, it's not decided. I document decisions, learnings, and next steps. This keeps teams aligned and moving fast.
Bring solutions, not just problems. Think critically first. Bring options, trade-offs, and a recommendation.
What Drives Me
I believe the best way to change the world is to build a business. Not a deck, not a strategy doc, but a real product that solves a real problem for real people.
I care about software that lasts. Not quick wins or surface wrappers, but products that create real value and earn their place over time. There's a lot of noise out there; I'm not interested in adding to it.
I'm optimistic but self-critical. Without overconfidence, you will not achieve greatness. Without self-criticism, you will not improve.
I'm a tech optimist. AI will make technology more human, not less. The best products are still ahead of us. And I think the right team, moving fast with clear taste, can build something that matters.
If you are building something ambitious and want a collaborator who bridges technical depth, strategic thinking, and a strong network, let's talk!