Stephan Uhrenbacher is a prominent entrepreneur and investor based in Hamburg, Germany, known for his role as the co-founder and CEO of Sustainable Aero Lab. This initiative focuses on fostering innovation in sustainable aviation, aiming to make climate-neutral flying a reality. Under his leadership, the Sustainable Aero Lab serves as a global accelerator for startups, connecting them with experienced mentors and investors to accelerate the development of technologies that reduce the aviation industry's carbon footprint.23

Uhrenbacher has a rich background in entrepreneurship, having founded several successful companies, including Qype, Avocadostore, and 9flats. His career spans various roles, including CEO and coach for entrepreneurs at Density Ventures, which he also founded. He has been involved in mentoring at the Creative Destruction Lab, where he gained insights that inspired the creation of the Sustainable Aero Lab.135

His educational background includes degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration, which complement his extensive experience in launching and scaling startups. Uhrenbacher's vision for the Sustainable Aero Lab emphasizes collaboration across diverse sectors to promote zero-emission aviation technologies and support startups in navigating the challenges of the aviation industry.45