About
Award-winning technology executive, building world-class technology and experiences at the intersection of technology, design, culture and human creativity.
Driven by the belief that technology is at its most powerful when it serves something greater than itself, bringing together engineering, design and the humanities to create experiences that are not only useful, but meaningful, intuitive and capable of making an impact.
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Background
Stephan grew up in Austria at the intersection of technology and the arts, and started designing and building software at twelve. By his early twenties he had founded a digital agency, helped launch one of the first social networks in Austria, lectured computer science at one of Austria's leading technology universities, and graduated with honors with a master's thesis on natural language processing.
Over 18 years at Red Bull he helped transform one of the world's most iconic sports brands into a global digital platform, leading teams of 120+ engineers, designers and product managers, and led a strategic collaboration with Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon pioneering new technology innovations.
Born and raised in Austria and living in California since 2012, he is an investor and advisor to multiple SaaS, AI and hardware startups, and an avid surfer, skier and sports enthusiast with a passion for technology, engineering excellence and design.
My Mission
Driving strategic growth through scalable, human-centered technology.
Build platforms that power delightful, joyful experiences, innovation and business growth. Champion simplicity and performance so systems feel effortless at scale, balancing innovation with reliability, security and long-term sustainability.
Align cross-functional teams around clear outcomes and a bold, shared vision. Foster a culture of excellence, autonomy and continuous improvement, with the right foundations in place: architecture, governance, talent and trust.
Harness emerging technologies like AI and spatial computing to unlock new capabilities and partnerships. Develop data strategies that fuel personalization and engagement, and create systems that are modular, measurable and designed to scale.
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