As Head of Technology, René is responsible for Fielmann Ventures’ research activities, technological due diligence and collaborations. Together with his team, he investigates ideas from creation over prototyping to minimum viable products. While writing his Ph.D. thesis on reliable vehicular communication, he teamed up with colleagues to start a spin-off focusing on new sensor technology to monitor composite materials. He holds a master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Hamburg University of Technology.