Lenard Rüde
Head of Business Development @Topseven
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Business Development @Topseven
Led the commercial build-up in new market segments, establishing systematic sales processes and independently negotiating complex B2B deals with senior executives. Drove the dual-use Go-to-Market strategy, initiating pilot projects with global civil companies and security/government institutions, while preparing the initial fundraising process (business plan and investor strategy).
EDUCATION
Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Industrial Engineering
Manage and More by UnternehmerTUM
Manage&More Scholar
Sabanci University
MBA and Master in Finance program
High School Altkönigschule
Abitur, advanced courses: Mathematics, Politics and Economy
Berkeley Lab
Doctor's Degree, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
TUM School of Management
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Management & Technology (TUM-BWL)
The University of Freiburg
Doctor's Degree, Information Systems
SKILLS
ABOUT LENARD RÜDE
I’m deeply passionate about shaping, growing and transforming organizations that combine software and hardware to solve meaningful real-world problems. With over 10 years business development experience and 6 years in leadership positions, I work at the intersection of software, AI, business building and customer centricity — where ideas become operating models, products, and teams that perform. I’m driven by shaping companies with a mix of strategic clarity and hands-on execution: leading people, enabling growth, establish ecosystems and creating environments where smart, motivated, and empathetic colleagues work on making the world a better place. I aim to turn complex challenges into scalable solutions that move industries forward and create a better future.#customer-focus #deeptech #AI #software #innovation #leadership #businessbuilding #transformation #valuecreation
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