Markus Thomanek

Researching how to successfully scale Social Innovations - I am focusing on the adoption of Blockchain Technology for means of traceability and transparency, as well as institutional factors favoring the existence of socially or ecologically oriented entrepreneurs. Besides that, I am investigating how the use of Artificial Intelligence influences market structures and firms' strategies.

Creative (and only) head of my company Birdspective. Taking photos and videos, especially with a drone, as well as editing them in order to enable companies to show a whole new side of their business and advertise more efficiently.

Active Instructor with License Level C (Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund, German Olympic Sports Association) for all ages; one of the biggest Taekwondo clubs in Northrine-Westphalia with over 100 active members.

Research assistant at the chair of Industrial Economics and Innovation, chair holder Prof. Dr. Werner Bönte. Member of the research group looking at the effects of the Digital Transformation, especially of Artificial Intelligence, on markets while writing my thesis in this field.

Temporary project activity within the scope of an analysis of extensive amounts of data (with the help of KI) of Westfalen AG in Münster. Analysis with the help of Artificial Intelligence, based on which prototypes were developed to predict capacity utilization and recommendations for targeted marketing in order to avoid extreme fluctuations. Project team consisting of 3

Writing my Bachelor's Thesis: Expectations towards an attractive employer from the Generation Y Supporting in Recruiting projects, regarding the systems and processes Supporting various projects within the HR Consulting team

Screening of new bank for Ireland & Great Britain Project regarding Henkel's Corporate Treasury Processes Supporting Treasury Controlling with reports regarding the group's financial situation Analyzing market situations for Treasury Management

Project regarding a database for Henkel's Long Term Incentives worldwide

Organising internship opportunities around Düsseldorf for incoming students from all over the world Organising the stay of incoming students

Internship – took over responsibilities in the direct customer transaction

Econometría Avanzada Sistema de Información Gestión de Innovación

Informationstechnologie, Innovationsmanagement, Finance

Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Economics

IT & HR