Business Architect, Impact Funding Europe
Olaf-Gerd Gemein is a dedicated Serial Entrepreneur and Business Architect with a mission to act as a catalyst for change. With over 30 years of experience across diverse markets in Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Canada, he has contributed to more than 100 successful projects in the ICT sector. His expertise lies in accelerating start-up ecosystems and innovation clusters, building networks, products, and services from the ground up, and facilitating go-to-market strategies. Olaf-Gerd is a sought-after speaker at global conferences and an active facilitator of networking on smart technology topics.
As the co-founder of the Smart Cities Lab in Hamburg and London, Olaf-Gerd works to provide market and consultancy services as well as technical resources like cloud platforms and data analytics for urban innovation clusters. His work is designed to empower cities, regions, and their citizens with advanced tools and strategies. He is also actively engaged in supporting ventures, partnerships, and clusters in acquiring public funding to drive impactful projects.