Startup Mentor | Coach
2012 - PRESENTStartup Bootcamp- Product-managed startups.
- Advised on processes, infrastructure, and SaaS setups.
- Held workshops on the use of SaaS-based tools.
- Connected startups with industry-specific networks.
Founder | Managing Partner
2011 - PRESENTDSP-Partners- Consulted on business and technology issues working at the intersection of business and technology with startups and large enterprises.
- Worked on digital strategy and business models, digital transformation, product management, business cases, digital marketing, process management, enterprise architecture, and the implementation of SaaS tools.
- Focused on the following industries: telecommunications, energy, travel, banking, digital, publishing, advertising, and startups.
- Developed software products (apps, cloud services).
- Studied and published digital transformations.
Member
2003 - PRESENTInteractive Media CCSP AG- Worked on the supervisory board.
- Handled the post-merger integration into T-Online AG.
Vice President Product Management Digital Services
2009 - 2011Deutsche Telekom AG- Oversaw and handled international product management with a team of 100+ persons.
- Managed the go-to-market strategy for the mass-market digital services.
- Handled a range of products: digital customer self-care, email, online storage, security software, iOS and Android apps, smart home, paid content, and subscriptions.
Supervisory Board
2003 - 2011atrada AG- Acted as the chairman of the supervisory board.
- Transformed a B2C marketplace to a B2B software development and systems integration environment.
Member of the Supervisory Board of Swoodoo
2008 - 2010Kayak (formerly Swoodoo AG)- Occupied the role of deputy chairman and fulfilled the corresponding duties.
- Managed the exit to Kayak.
Supervisory Board
2007 - 2010T-Online at GesmbH- Worked as a member of the supervisory board.
Supervisory Board
2007 - 2010Scout24 Holding GmbH- Worked as a member of the supervisory board and fulfilled the corresponding duties.
Vice President Business Development and Partnering
2007 - 2009Deutsche Telekom AG- Worked on business development, fostering partnerships, and managed the portfolio of Deutsche Telekom’s Internet Assets.
- Partnered with startups and digital players like Google.
- Managed the portfolios of companies like Scout24 (the largest provider of European classifieds) and Bild.T-Online (a German content portal).
Senior Vice President Strategy
2005 - 2007T-Online International AG- Oversaw the strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and subsidiary management.
- Developed and implemented strategies.
- Performed subsidiary management and control, corporate governance, M&A, and post-merger integration.
Senior Manager of Subsidiary Management
2001 - 2005T-Online International AG- Managed subsidiaries with a focus on strategy and performance management, corporate governance, organization, and personnel.
Senior Account Manager.
1999 - 2001Crealogix AG (formerly abaXX Technology AG)- Oversaw and was responsible for direct sales to corporate accounts (key account management).
- Managed and was in charge of international partner management (IBM, CSC).
- Performed pre-sales consultations.
Senior Consultant
1996 - 1999Roland Berger Strategy Consultants- Focused mainly on strategy, M&A, restructuring, and organizational design.
- Specialized in engineered products and automotive industries.
- Promoted to a junior consultant to a consultant and finally to a senior consultant position within two years.
Lecturer
1995 - 1996University of Berne- Developed two-semester courses for MBA students on innovation technology and investment management.
- Taught courses to MBA students (over 100 participants).
- Supported and evaluated MBA students' theses.
Stefan Behrendt
Product Manager in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
Member since May 17, 2019
Stefan is a product manager and strategist with more than 20 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering and business. He’s occupied management roles in product development, corporate strategy, operations, and consultation for Fortune 500s and startups alike. Stefan has successfully worked in various industries such as telecoms, enterprise software, energy, banking, industrial products, travel, and media/advertising.
Stefan is now available for hire
Project Highlights
- Created the product concept, hired offshore developers (Vietnam, Ukraine, India) and successfully launched to the App Store.
- Developed the product concept, hired offshore developers, and successfully launched to the App Store.
- Developed the product concept, hired offshore developers (Vietnam), and successfully launched the SaaS service.
Expertise
- Business Models
- Jira
- Management Consulting
- Product Management
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Strategy
- Team Management
- Telecommunications
Education
- Nagoya University
- Technical University of Darmstadt
Select Certifications
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Scrum Alliance
Employment
Project History
- Calls2Do | iOS App for Call ManagementCreated the product concept, hired offshore developers (Vietnam, Ukraine, India) and successfully launched to the App Store.
Calls2Do is an app that enables you to create a to-do list for phone calls that draws upon information taken from your iPhone's contact book and calendar.
- Pics2Phone | iOS App to Download Photos from DropboxDeveloped the product concept, hired offshore developers, and successfully launched to the App Store.
Pics2Phone is an iPhone app that allows users to batch download a large selection of photos from Dropbox to the user's local photo app on their iPhone.
- vicarda | Cloud Service to Create vCards from Email SignaturesDeveloped the product concept, hired offshore developers (Vietnam), and successfully launched the SaaS service.
vicarda is a cloud service that creates address book entries (vCards) from email signatures which can be added to any address book (iOS, Android, Google Mail, Outlook, and more).
Education
- Studies in Business Administration1995 - 1995Technical University of Dresden - Dresden, Germany
- A Master's Thesis in Electrical Engineering and Software1994 - 1994Nagoya University - Nagoya, Japan
- Master's Degree (Diplom-Ingenieur) in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration1989 - 1994Technical University of Darmstadt - Darmstadt, Germany
Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)FEBRUARY 2015 - JANUARY 2018Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Certified Scrum MasterOCTOBER 2013 - PRESENTScrum Alliance
