Expertise

Entrepreneurial Spirit

We think and act as entrepreneurs. We have demonstrated this attitude successfully as startup founders and in corporate digital ventures. Our passion is creating innovative digital solutions and we are convinced that this is the fuel required to power a sustainable digital transformation.

Methodology

We love clearly structured innovation processes and ensuring successful implementation. We focus on human-centered design methods. Agile management and sprint-based development allow for quick feedback loops and rapid market tests at maximum resource efficiency.

Corporate Expertise

We know about strengths and weaknesses of corporates – as well as the advantages and disadvantages of working in start-ups from own experience. We have demonstrated repeatedly that a solid understanding of both worlds allows to bridge that gap successfully.

What we offer

Innovative business models

• Strategy, product, and business development

• Human-centered analysis and development of customer journey, feature scope, and minimum viable product

• Screening und matching of start-ups

Digital transformation

• Development of Industy 4.0 concepts and business models

• Driving digital change processes in your organisation

• Setting up Innovation Labs

Venture creation

• Identification of disruption potentials

• Team building, organizational and financial setup definition

• Design, implementation, and interim management of digital ventures

About us

We are experienced consultants, managers, and entrepreneurs with a proven track-record in developing and implementing innovative services, products, and business models for large corporations and lean digital ventures. We support our clients in mastering the digital transformation of their core business as well as in creating new and innovative business opportunities.

Digital transformation has many facets and impacts all business areas. As we are a team of experts from a broad spectrum of industries undergoing digital change, we can match that. Our passion is the successful implementation of digital innovation together with our clients.

Prof. Dr. Christian Kapteyn

Christian has been driving digital innovation for over 15 years and has substantial experience as strategy consultant, serial entrepreneur, advisor, mentor, and coach for global technology companies as well as numerous digital ventures and start-ups. He is Professor of Digital Business and a proven expert in digital transformation, the development and implementation of innovative business models, as well as corporate venture creation.

Christian has a background in semiconductor physics. He is enthusiastic about bridging the gap between developing innovative technology and digital strategy towards realizing a sustainably successful business.

 

Dr. Sven Beiker

Sven is a mobility expert for topics including autonomous driving, electric mobility, connectivity, and new business models. His consulting focuses on strategy, market analysis, and product roadmaps. He has more than 20 years experience in consulting and management, e.g. with McKinsey, Stanford University, and BMW.

Svens background is in mechanical engineering. He works and lives in the Silicon Valley since 2003.

Berlin

berlin [at] dbi-partners.com
+49 (0)30 577080711

Palo Alto

palo-alto [at] dbi-partners.com
+1 (650) 714-0536