About

I'm a maker at heart who grew up immersed in electronics and automation systems through my father's company as a kid. As a self-taught designer and programmer, I've always been driven by the intersection of design, technology, and psychology.

This foundation led me to co-found Senic, where I served as CEO for over a decade after participating in Y Combinator's S13 batch. Beyond my CEO responsibilities, I led visual design, product management, and strategic partnerships with companies like Amazon, Philips Hue, Sonos, and Apple. Our work at Senic earned several awards, including the German Design Award and three Red Dot Awards.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of consulting for companies like Sonos, Gira, Osram, and Steelcase, sharing insights across design, technology, and user experience.

Today I'm co-founder of Roma, an AI task app, which is part of Y Combinator's F26 batch. Outside of work I'm an avid runner, particularly drawn to marathons, ultramarathons, and trail running.

As part of my work, I get to collaborate with many amazing people. In my experience, it makes collaboration more fun and efficient if you have an understanding of how the other person ticks. Everything below is written to serve that purpose.

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Personality profile

5 axes

Introverted vs Extraverted

61%

You likely prefer fewer, yet deep and meaningful, social interactions and feel drawn to calmer environments.

Intuitive vs Observant

72%

You likely focus on patterns, ideas, and future possibilities rather than immediate facts and details.

Thinking vs Feeling

50%

You show a balanced mix of both approaches. At times you lean on logic, objectivity, and rational analysis, while at other times you prioritize empathy, values, and social harmony. Which side dominates may depend on context.

Judging vs Prospecting

60%

You're likely organized, decisive, and thorough. You value clarity and prefer planning to spontaneity.

Assertive vs Turbulent

83%

You're likely self-assured, even-tempered, and resistant to stress, refusing to worry too much.

Core values

Two sentences

I've summarized my core values in two sentences: one reflects my internal principles, and the other focuses on how I relate to others.

Be fit, explore and grow every day.

Drop your ego, show respect, and spread positive vibes.

Strengths

Gallup StrengthsFinder

01StrategicPeople with the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

02CommunicationPeople with the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.

03FuturisticPeople with the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They energise others with their visions of the future.

04ActivatorPeople with the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They want to do things now, rather than simply talk about them.

05AdaptabilityPeople with the Adaptability theme prefer to go with the flow. They tend to be “now” people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.