Ignatz Schatz is a seasoned professional who combines his extensive experience in design thinking, innovation, entrepreneurship, project management, and business administration to help startups and corporates connect, develop, and scale innovation into production. Schatz has over 15 years of experience in major innovation units, managing up to 60 staff, and leading projects to successful completion. His multicultural background and interdisciplinary education give him a diverse perspective, making him an excellent mentor and coach to startup founders. Schatz currently works towards scaling Industry 4.0 startups into productive use cases at corporate partners, making his expertise key in the field of digital transformation and Industry 4.0.