Innovation Hub
CODE_n is a leading cross-industry innovation hub for entrepreneurs, ambitious business founders, and established companies. Its central elements are the CODE_n SPACES business campus, regular events and workshops, the international startup competition – the new.New Festival – and a whole host of innovation services. Supporting a self-determined and sustainable approach to digital pioneering, we accelerate businesses and guide them into the future.
CODE_n Team
A true entrepreneur, Ulrich Dietz set up his first company at the age of just 19. He founded GFT in 1987 and remains at its helm today. Ulrich Dietz is an active member of a number of committees which support startups and promote Germany as a prime international location for IT innovation. In 2011, he was named German Entrepreneur of the Year.
CODE_n is moving forward. As the Managing Director Moritz is sitting in the driver’s seat of CODE_n. Together with his team he is on the road to find the Code of the New. Establishing an ecosystem with creative minds, inspiring startups, leading corporations and experienced entrepreneurs which help to pioneer new business models is the goal he is heading for.
Lena transforms the CODE_n vision into reality. In charge of the Marketing & Communication activities, she supervises all respective operational tasks. While supporting strategic planning, setting up unique events, taking care of the CODE_n community & steering the CODE_n CONTEST, Lena brings in all her experience & passion from building up CODE_n since the very first start.
Once you made it into the CODE_n SPACES, Edina will be your right hand and single point of contact - to name it: heart and soul of our SPACES. With creativity and her eye for details she is taking care of the residents’ community. You will see her always busy while organizing events, interior or inventing new formats – but always with her famous smile.
Lisa is living and breathing corporate innovation and startup acceleration for years. While keeping an ear to the ground of our community she is the one who puts ideas into words – words into stories. As a pool of content Lisa keeps all channels up-to-date – to never let you miss a single bit of inspiration and knowledge.
A keen writer, Iulia is passionate about generating media waves through brand storytelling. Curious and hungry for innovation and digital trends, she relishes creating powerful copy/stories, pitching thought leadership ideas, interviewing and animating the CODE_n community on all social media channels.
There is nothing like the “buzz” of delivering events that leave a lasting impression! And that’s exactly what Leethicia is passionate about. With an outstanding ability to multi-task, no day is the same for her. Creative, energetic, with a powerful attitude of “nothing is impossible” and an extensive background in the field, she can handle any kind of event from conception to completion.
With his passion for open innovation and digital business models Timo knows about the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation for established corporations. His bunch of keys opens the right doors to taking your corporate innovation activities to the next level. Timo is your point of entry when it comes to accelerating your business.
Once having made the first big step to enter our ecosystem by joining CODE_n as a corporate partner, Britta will be your main point of contact. With a comprehensive business knowledge and strong organizational skills, she ensures the holistic execution of our partnerships and assists you in accelerating your innovation activities. Skills aside, Britta has a bubbly personality and is well-known for always seeking a way to spread optimism in the office.
A creative thinker passionate about game-changing ideas and agile methods, Robin is our expert in cross-industry innovation. He puts all his energy into creating powerful ties between startups and corporate leaders and helps them navigate a faster future, accelerating the pace of digital transformation.
As the Team Assistant and Office Manager, Katarina is the heart of all CODE_n operations, responsible for the daily running of the office. Flexible, charismatic, with strong people management skills, she is acting as the go-to person for ongoing, daily requests, keeping an eye on all business assets and documentation.
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