Advising hospitality and tech SMEs and founders such as Alphaben on operational, technology, and strategy topics. Early stage angel investor in more than a dozen technology-driven companies across various sectors. Formerly Chief Operating Officer for INTEREL in Dubai, creating sustainable intelligent environments. Previously building hospitality apps at iRiS in London.

Studied at Cornell University and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, where I also was an Alumni Board Member and Associate Research Fellow. Completed a Master of Science in Business Research and currently pursuing my Doctorate focused on Entrepreneurship at IUM & MCI.

I enjoy research and writing articles on the subject of technology and digital transformation in hospitality, and presenting them at the occasional guest lecture or conference panel, and teach Economics at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.

Love to explore the world, and documenting what I find here. Recently published my first photo book and self-developed its companion app (available on Apple platforms). See more of my photography (for example Timeblend Dubai) and timelapse movies.

Also produce music and used to DJ with releases and remixes on labels such as Sirup, used to host my own radio show and podcast and was Managing Partner at an independent House Music label. Co-founded a small nightclub in Germany (sold).