Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Regions Asia-Pacific (APAC) Gender Male
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Tim is Representative Director and CEO of Artisense Japan K.K. and Winner of the SLUSH Tokyo 2018 pitch contest. Artisense is a deep-tech computer vision and AI startup specializing in dynamic 3D mapping and localization for autonomous vehicles and robots. The research-based company was founded in Palo Alto, USA and is using its proprietary
know-how to build a new mapping standard that will enhance human life. Holding off competition in three consecutive pitching rounds, Tim took home the main prize of ¥ 5.000.000 to kick-start the foundation of Artisense in Tokyo. Having lived, studied and worked on three continents, Tim is an open- minded and self-motivated entrepreneur. With 20+ years of professional experience in automotive, digitalization and innovation management, he likes to build bridges and to foster creative exchange on the multinational level. Before joining Artisense, Tim was leading digital innovation and AR/VR within Audi Design at the carmaker’s headquarters in Germany. In 2017, he founded transferNET, a business consultancy supporting startups in market entry and business growth. Tim is co-ambassador and active startup mentor at World Innovation Forum Japan. Most recently, he was also nominated as representative for Japan of the German Startup Association.
