As Co-founder and CFO at DeepMask, my team and I help organizations to securely upload and utilize their internal data to leverage "industry-specific LLMs and Gen AI" which ensures data security and data protection. We are on a mission to democratize LLMs in Germany and beyond. Alongside, I am a seasoned investment banker with over 20 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Merger & Acquisitions (M&A), Startups, Cross border transactions in China and Europe, specializing in High-Tech and Automotive markets. Well-connected within the industrial, commercial and financial sectors internationally. Worked closely with China's largest stock listed private equity firm JD Capital to learn both sides of the PE market; Leveraged Buyout and Venture Capital funds. Having a strong network of family offices and private investors in the DACH region.