Lars Hinrichs is a German entrepreneur and investor who has made a name for himself in the world of startups and tech innovation. He is the founder and CEO of YPOS - Property & Travel Services, as well as the former CEO and founder of XING, an online professional networking platform. Hinrichs is also a seasoned executive and has served on the supervisory board of Deutsche Telekom as well as serving on the board of Xempus AG. He is also the founder of Digital Art Museum, HackFwd, and Cinco Capital.

Hinrichs is an alumnus of the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, where he studied Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century. He was also a participant in the Young Global Leader Executive Education program at the Kennedy School of Government.

Hinrichs is regarded as one of the most influential voices in the tech industry, with his experience and expertise spanning across multiple sectors. His entrepreneurial ventures and leadership roles have earned him significant recognition from peers and professional organizations.