Marc Klingen

Open-source Observability and Analytics for LLM Applications

Chair of Technology and Innovation Management

During my time as Analyst I worked on potential deals covering the whole VC value chain from sourcing to initial screening and due dilligence up to the final investment decision. Furthermore, I worked closely with Partners and the Head of Finance to set up automated internal processes that scale with fund growth.

Together with the DACH Senior Management I shaped the structure, strategy, growth and governance of Google Cloud's go-to-market in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In parallel, I proposed, conceptualized and implemented various data-driven initiatives increasing the efficiency of sales efforts to unlock further growth.

forumWHU is a socio-political student congress organised entirely by students of WHU. In 2015 I headed the 8-person sponsoring team, tripling the budget in comparison to the previous year. Since 2016 I acted as an advisor to the current organising team regarding digital topics and sponsor acquisition.

Led the project team developing Google's Startup Initiative for the German market while consulting my clients on their long term digital strategy driving my clients' and Google's business. https://events.withgoogle.com/gms-for-startups/

During my 12 weeks with the Mexican mattress startup I developed the financial planning, positioning and headed the team of external designers and developers building the online presence. Additionally, I recognised operational inefficiencies regarding the handling of our supply chain. I conceptualised a production automation solution and guided an external developer who implemented it, increasing the team's productivity significantly and shortening order lead times.

Supported the local SMB salesforce by conducting market research and by preparing sales pitches.

During my exchange semester in Ann Arbor I got to experience the American college culture and made many new friends. I focused on electives in business technology, sales, and marketing. I was awarded University Honors for excellent academic performance.

Graduated within top 5% of my class, participated in 210 ECTS track with additional courses in business law from Bucerius Law School. Thesis: Machine Learning Models in Food Delivery Forecasting – Improving Preparation Time Estimates with Random Forests

Graduated from Gymnasium Heißen with a bilingual German-English degree within the top 5% of my cohort. My concentrations were Mathematics, English, History, and Information Technology.