CEO
HASE & IGEL (NEUTRUM.AI)
Schoenmakers, 43, is “one of the most accomplished AI forensics experts” (WirtschaftsWoche) & a "top 30 German AI Leader" (Global Investors Forum). His fourth startup, HASE & IGEL, has become "one of Europe's most important AI startups" (AppliedAI Institute for Europe) & "the world's most innovative SME" (Stevie Awards) with its Explainable AI system NEUTRUM, helping companies understand market potential, develop strategies, attribute success & optimize ROI in marketing & sales.
Jan looks back on a long-standing career in marketing and communications (including EWE AG, nextpractice, Edelman Silicon Valley) and has advised around 200 companies on market strategy, digitalization, and data-driven management. He is the author of numerous articles, opinion pieces and book chapters. Jan earned his M.A. in Mass Communications as well as his certification as a Coach and Mediator (CICM) in Jena, Paris, and Cape Girardeau (USA).
When he's not working, Jan enjoys spending time with his 5 daughters, playing music with his band (https://wearepointless.de/), driving his collection of classic cars and mixing good drinks.
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