Axel Unger
VP Dach @Mach49
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WORK HISTORY
VP Dach @Mach49
Munich, DE
At Mach49, we help Global companies unlock disruptive growth through Venture Building and Venture Investing. By combining Silicon Valley mindset, experience and expertise with the scale and superpowers of large corporations, we enable companies to create, build, and launch new ventures, driving growth from within.We focus 100% on execution, and building capability rather than dependency for our clients. Our approach equips companies with the tools and skills needed to sustain a continuous pipeline of innovation, whether by leveraging internal resources or managing corporate venture groups.
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design
BFA, Industrial Design
INSEAD
Coaching Certificate, Coaching Certificate Programme
SKILLS
ABOUT AXEL UNGER
With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of design, venture building, innovation, and AI, I specialize in helping global organizations achieve transformative growth. I’ve led large-scale transformations at IDEO for clients like Zalando, Swisslife, Bayer, and Novartis, built innovative ventures at HiAxel GmbH, and now, as Vice President for the DACH region at Mach49, I help Global companies unlock disruptive growth through venture building and corporate venture investing. I’m passionate about venture creation, AI-powered strategies, and organizational transformation, empowering leaders and businesses to think and act like startups to stay ahead of disruption. My people-first leadership approach focuses on building high-performance teams, developing future-ready leaders, and creating strategies aligned with emerging trends and technologies. From pioneering IoT products at Appliance Studio to building and leading IDEO in Germany as a successful business and world-class creative collective, to leveraging AI to accelerate and enhance growth at NextVenture.ai, I have a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions across the healthcare, retail, and technology sectors. Let’s connect if you’re looking to unlock new growth opportunities through innovation, AI, and venture building.
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