Martin Speiermann

Martin Speiermann is a seasoned entrepreneur, with over 15 years of experience in high-tech and international business ventures.

He is the founder and CEO of WattsUp Power, a pioneering energy storage company that specializes in revolutionary flywheel technologies for global power utility and high power density applications.

Martin has a background in power electronic engineering and has honed his business acumen through executive programs at prestigious institutions like MIT Sloan, Yale University, and Harvard Business School.

Throughout his career, Martin has been instrumental in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology innovation and commercial success, having worked with industry giants such as IBM, Google, Siemens, and Nokia.

His expertise lies in R&D, solution definitions, go-to-market strategies, and business acceleration, leading to multiple successes of over $100 million in revenues within short timeframes.

Beyond his role at WattsUp Power, Martin holds board positions in various profit and non-profit startups, contributing to the development of new management teams and fostering innovation.

His educational background includes studies at Niels Steensens Gymnasium, Harvard Business School, DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen Business School, and Danmarks Tekniske Universitet.

Martin's career spans across diverse roles, from being the Founder & CEO of Clean World Innovation Invest to serving as a Senior Executive Consultant at SMILICS Technologies.

His broad experience includes leadership positions in organizations like Klimazirkus, DISIE, Cumulus Bio ApS, Venture Cup, and IBM, showcasing his versatility in business development and innovation management.

Martin's tenure in the industry has seen him play pivotal roles in companies like NeuroSyntek Inc., BG Partners Group, PowerSense, and Magnetek Spa, where he has demonstrated a knack for identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities for groundbreaking ideas and products.

His contributions as a mentor, jury member, and president EMEA underline his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and driving business growth through strategic partnerships and innovation.