Peter Borchers

Peter Borchers is a seasoned practitioner and innovation expert who currently serves as the Chief Scientist at GlassDollar, a company that helps corporates integrate startup technology into their value chain.3 With over 31 years of experience in startups, entrepreneurship, strategy, and business consulting, Borchers has established himself as a prominent figure in the innovation and corporate venturing space.5

Professional Background

Borchers has held several notable positions throughout his career:

1. CEO of Allianz X, the venture capital and company builder arm of the Allianz Group.1
2. Founder and head of hub, Deutsche Telekom's global seed VC and incubator.1
3. Various senior management positions within Deutsche Telekom.1

Expertise and Focus

His main areas of expertise include:

• Innovation strategy
• Collaboration between established companies and external innovation ecosystems (startups, VCs, high-tech companies)
• Governance and cultural challenges in innovation
• Digital transformation
• Venture capital
• Entrepreneurial leadership and strategy1

Academic and Advisory Roles

Borchers holds the position of Affiliate Professor for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Strategy at ESCP Business School Paris.1 He has also served on the Digital Advisory Council of the German Federal Government for several years.1

Recognition and Achievements

• Named one of the Top 20 Digital Experts in Germany by Manager Magazin1
• Part of BMW Foundation's global network of "Responsible Leaders"1
• Successful angel investor, keynote speaker, and author1

Current Work at GlassDollar

At GlassDollar, Borchers contributes his expertise to help connect startups and corporations, enabling entrepreneurship both inside and outside the company.2 His role as Chief Scientist likely involves providing strategic insights and guidance on innovation practices and corporate-startup collaborations.

Peter Borchers is a frequent host, speaker, panelist, and startup jury member at various conferences and industry events, including TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon and re::no-wrap[publica.4] His LinkedIn username is indeed "borchers".4