Dr. Christian Hugo Hoffmann

Dr. Christian Hugo Hoffmann is the founder and director of the AI Startup Center, where already over 30 AI startups have been established in less than a year, including renowned spin-offs from ETH Zurich and Cambridge University. He sees himself as a cluster-preneur, who successfully builds and manages entire clusters or business and innovation ecosystems rather than individual ventures. He is particularly driven by translating innovations of startups into sustainable impact in the economy and established companies – so-called success stories.

He has been himself an entrepreneur and AI entrepreneur for many years, with a successful exit and start-up experience in various countries, including Germany, Switzerland, and Malawi. With not only extensive practical experience, but also a PhD in finance and a PhD in philosophy (Ethics of AI), Christian is a proven expert and thought leader on questions of ethical capitalism.