Michael Hochholzer is a highly accomplished Managing Director at Giesecke+Devrient Ventures, with vast experience spanning across multiple industries. He studied Management, Education at Babson College and further pursued his education at Northwestern University - Kellogg School Of Management, completing his PhD in Electronics at Technical University Of Munich. Michael has held several key leadership positions, including Managing Partner at Siemens, Investment Partner at Infineon Technologies, Director, Head of Practice Industry at Next47, and Vice President Identsystems, Director Marketing at Infineon Technologies. He has also served as a Board Member at Brighter Ai Technologies, Build38, Verimi, and as a Board Observer at Idnow. Michael's successful track record in investments, business strategy, and marketing stems from his extensive experience and deep understanding of the high-tech industry. He is a respected strategic leader known for his ability to identify opportunities, build relationships, and drive positive results.