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Frederik (Phd) Lipfert-Founder

Frederik Lipfert
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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2017 - Present
Munich, Germany

Founder

Tech Lunch Club

Position Summary
Founder at Tech Lunch Club
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Marketing
Operations
  • Founded and organized a curated networking event connecting startup founders, executives, and tech leaders over lunch.
  • Facilitated discussions on emerging technologies, AI, and business innovation, fostering collaboration between the startup and corporate worlds.
  • Built a thriving industry community, creating meaningful business opportunities.
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Munich, Germany

Chief Technology Officer

Catchys GmbH

Position Summary
Chief Technology Officer at Catchys GmbH
Industries
Fashion
Business Areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Product Development
  • Co-founded Catchys, an online fashion search engine aggregating 5 million+ products from second-hand and outlet marketplaces.
  • Independently built and deployed the entire platform, including backend infrastructure, search indexing, and AWS cloud deployment.
  • Pitched investors alongside a co-founder, contributing technical insights and product vision, leading to 500,000 EUR in venture funding.
  • Collaborated with business and marketing teams to improve conversion rates and user engagement.
Jul 2016 - Present
Munich, Germany

Founder & CEO

Speedcheck (Etrality GmbH)

Position Summary
Founder & CEO at Speedcheck (Etrality GmbH)
Industries
Information Technology
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Strategy
  • Built and scaled an internet speed test application to 3 million monthly active users across mobile and web.
  • Developed full-stack solutions using Node.js, Swift, React, AWS, and GCP.
  • Designed and implemented data analytics pipelines to optimize user engagement and retention.
  • Partnered with telecom companies to provide network performance insights.
  • Developed and deployed a custom speed test SDK in the Booking.com app, enabling hotel guests to assess WiFi quality.
  • Managed business strategy, growth, and monetization, reaching a peak annual revenue of 1M EUR.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
Munich, Germany

PhD Researcher

Forschungszentrum Jülich

Position Summary
PhD Researcher at Forschungszentrum Jülich
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Research and Development
  • Conducted neutron scattering experiments on microemulsions at a nuclear research reactor.
  • Successfully secured beam time at leading research facilities (NIST, Oak Ridge National Laboratory) via expert-reviewed proposals.
  • Designed and executed complex experimental setups, collecting and analyzing large-scale data.
  • Utilized Python and scientific computing tools for data processing and quantitative analysis.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Telecommunication, Professional Services, Education, and Fashion.

Information Technology
Telecommunication
Professional Services
Education
Fashion
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Strategy, Marketing, Operations, and Research and Development.

Information Technology
Product Development
Strategy
Marketing
Operations
Research and Development
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Summary

Experienced technology entrepreneur, software engineer, and ex-CTO with a PhD in Physics and a track record of building and scaling high-impact products. Led the development of applications with millions of users, successfully raised 500,000 EUR in venture funding, and collaborated across engineering, business, and product teams. Passionate about AI-powered applications, cloud computing, and distributed systems, with a strong focus on building scalable and high-impact technology solutions that bridge the gap between innovation and real-world implementation.

Skills

  • Python
  • Node.Js
  • React
  • Aws
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Full-Stack Development
  • System Architecture
  • Api Development
  • Data-Driven Product Optimization
  • Ai Integration

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

University of Münster

PhD in Physics · Physics · Münster, Germany · Magna cum laude

Oct 2005 - Jun 2010

Technical University of Munich

Masters Degree, Technical Physics · Technical Physics · Munich, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4
Experience in Information Technology 10 y
Avg length 5 y 11 m
Longest experience 9 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Founder & CEO
Main industries Information Technology, Telecommunication, Professional Services
Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

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Frederik is based in Munich, Germany.
Frederik speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Frederik has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Frederik has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Frederik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Frederik would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Founder & CEO.
Frederik's most recent position is Founder at Tech Lunch Club.
In recent years, Frederik has worked for Tech Lunch Club and Speedcheck (Etrality GmbH).
Frederik is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Professional Services. Frederik also has some experience in Education and Fashion.
Frederik is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Strategy. Frederik also has some experience in Marketing, Operations, and Research and Development.
Frederik has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Professional Services.
Frederik has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Strategy.
Frederik holds a Doctorate in Physics from University of Münster and a Master in Technical Physics from Technical University of Munich.
Frederik is immediately available for suitable projects.
Frederik's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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