A serial entrepreneur and former Canoe World Champion with a deep passion for work ethics, AI and Software.
A serial entrepreneur and former Canoe World Champion with a deep passion for AI and Software.
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What drives me
As an entrepreneur my mission is to create positive value in the world - the more the better. By building technology companies, I shape the world of tomorrow. Every big disruption started with an idea that was grown to be a world-changing business.
I lead with integrity.
I am obsessed with company culture and imply good intentions unless proven otherwise. Whenever interact with partners, colleagues or customers, I work for the long-term relationship. I am a strong believer in the Golden Rule and when I take decisions, I do not optimize for my own benefit, but for the joint benefit. If I make mistakes, I honestly apologize.
Further traits.
Life-long learner.
Learning compounds over time, so the more I can learn, the better. My curiosity does not stop on science or business - I am curious to learn in any dimension. One of my favorite years was 2015 when I learned the principles of machine learning from scratch.
Disciplined perfectionist.
While being a professional sportsmen I learned that that disciplined, hard work is necessary for big achievements.
Already back then I was striving for the perfect run on wild water and nowadays, I strive for a perfect user experience with software.
100% reliable.
Reliability is key to establish trustful relationships. When I commit on a project, I deliver a high-quality outcome and do not change my mind in between. People say I am an organized, process-oriented person that nearly never drops a ball.
Radically candid.
I’d like to call things how they are while of course preserving the right tone in the right situation. Period. Further, I appreciate if people are candid with their intentions and their goals.
Embracing diversity.
Already in young years during my sports career, I have had the incredible chance to visit all continents. Currently, I am running a company with twenty different nationalities and mindsets.
Thoughtful decision maker.
I enjoy building decision matrices and evaluate options thoroughly. Once I have taken a decision I stand up for its consequences, while I do not refrain to accept failures and revert wrong decisions.
Other interests
Future of education.
As a triple father with three school-aged kids I see the challenges in the current non-digital front-of-class teaching. However, every child is individual and the world is digital, which creates a significant gap.
Leaders for climate action.
I am an active member of LFCA, an entrepreneurial community that drives climate action. Both my companies and as a private person, I am offsetting my carbon footprint and take measures to actively reduce energy consumption.
Podcast moderator.
As a podcast enthusiast, I am not only listening to, but also moderating podcasts: One series on Artificial Intelligence “AI Unplugged” as well as “The Art of Customer Service” with thousands of listeners each.
My Story
“In a world of abundancy, happiness is the new currency. ”
Erik Pfannmöller