Marc Stiller - Venture Builder/Innovation Manager

Q: Where is Marc based?

Marc is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Marc speak?

Marc speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Marc have?

Marc has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Marc has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Marc may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marc's latest experience?

Marc's most recent position is Venture Builder/Innovation Manager at Munich Re .

Q: What companies has Marc worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marc has worked for Munich Re and Deloitte Digital GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Banking and Finance , and Media and Entertainment . Marc also has some experience in Automotive , Manufacturing , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Product Development , and Business Intelligence . Marc also has some experience in Research and Development , Project Management , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in industries like Insurance and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Business Intelligence .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Oct 2021 - Present

4 years 6 months

Munich, Germany

Venture Builder/Innovation Manager

Munich Re

Venture lead for new business models in Generative AI and Data Governance
Multiple business model ideation projects in climate, InsurTech, crypto, AI
Coaching of multiple ventures in different stages of the venture building process
Setup, orchestration, and governance of overall idea funnel process and framework
Development of strategic innovation management & governance concept for the Munich Re board
Thought Leadership on strategic application of Generative AI in the insurance industry

Jul 2016 - Sep 2021

5 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Manager/Venture Architect

Deloitte Digital GmbH

Product vision and early feature definition for a neo broker
Product lead for an AI fintech venture in asset management (“Scorable”)
Operational team lead and agile product development of a white label savings platform and business for a leading global reinsurance company
Digital strategy & innovation projects in AI, data analytics, platform business models, and digital services

Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

9 months

Munich, Germany

Intern & working student

Deloitte Digital GmbH

Master’s thesis: Business Model Innovation and Design in Business Ecosystems
Concept and implementation of an accelerator program for a leading pharma company

Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

3 months

Munich, Germany

Research Assistant

Dr. Theo Schöller Endowed Chair for Technology and Innovation Management, Prof. Dr. Christina Raasch, TU Munich

Research support on Disruptive Innovation

Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

5 months

Munich, Germany

Working student, Marketing & Business Development

Amazon Web Services Deutschland GmbH

Campaign event planning and coordination
VBA-based customer analyses and development of an online event registration system

Jul 2011 - Sep 2013

2 years 3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Intern & working student, Center of Excellence Manufacturing

Capgemini Deutschland GmbH

Study on the future of automotive in the light of e-mobility
Development of an automated benchmarking solution and supply chain assessment framework
Bachelor’s thesis: Development of a process and KPI analysis method for SME

Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

2 years 6 months

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany

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Industry Experience

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Experienced in Insurance, Banking and Finance, Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical.

Insurance

Banking and Finance

Media and Entertainment

Automotive

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Product Development, Business Intelligence, Research and Development, Project Management, and Information Technology.

Strategy

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Research and Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Summary

I turn ideas into new business. With over eight years of experience in management consulting, venture building, and innovation management at Deloitte and Munich Re, I specialize in developing and scaling innovations and business models in combination with digital technologies. My background in electrical engineering and innovation enables me to bridge the gap between technology and business seamlessly.

Skills

Innovation Management/ Venture Building: Ideation And Validation Of New Ideas: Set Up, Execution, And Management Of Business Model And Product/ Service Ideation And Validation Projects (Desirability, Feasibility, Viability), Innovation Frameworks (Design Thinking, Design Sprints, Lean Startup), Team Setup, Project Management, Stakeholder Management
Venture Build And Product Management: User Interviews, Persona Development, Value Proposition Design, User Story Mapping & Mvp Definition, Hypothesis-driven Concept Development, Experiment Design & Implementation, Agile Product Management & Organization (Scrum & Kanban), Backlog Management & Grooming, Roadmap Management, Product Analytics, Recruiting
Innovation Management: Corporate Innovation And Venture Building Framework And Process, Central And Decentral Corporate Innovation Strategy, Innovation Governance And Funding Mechanisms, Team Setup And Role Definition
It Advanced: Ms Office, Jira & Confluence, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud
It Basic: Google Analytics & Firebase, Intercom, Web Development (Front-/backend), Cloud Architecture (Focus On Aws), Figma

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

Nanyang Technological University

Interaction Design & Business Information Management · Singapore

Oct 2013 - Apr 2016

Technical University of Munich

M. Sc. Technology & Management (TUM-BWL), Majors: Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Electrical Engineering · Technology & Management · Munich, Germany · 1.6

Oct 2009 - Aug 2013

Pforzheim University

B. Sc. Business Administration & Engineering, Majors: General Management - Manufacturing and Logistics · Business Administration & Engineering · Pforzheim, Germany · 1.5

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

SAFe 5 Agilist (Scaled Agile Framework)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Insurance 9.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 5 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Venture Builder/Innovation Manager, Manager/Venture Architect, Intern & working student

Main industries Insurance, Banking and Finance, Media and Entertainment

Main business areas Strategy, Product Development, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Marc based?

Marc is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Marc speak?

Marc speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Marc have?

Marc has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Marc has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Marc may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marc be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marc would be well-suited for roles such as: Venture Builder/Innovation Manager, Manager/Venture Architect, Intern & working student.

What is Marc's latest experience?

Marc's most recent position is Venture Builder/Innovation Manager at Munich Re.

What companies has Marc worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marc has worked for Munich Re and Deloitte Digital GmbH.

Which industries is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Banking and Finance, and Media and Entertainment. Marc also has some experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Product Development, and Business Intelligence. Marc also has some experience in Research and Development, Project Management, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in industries like Insurance and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Business Intelligence.

What is Marc's education?

Marc holds a Master in Technology & Management from Technical University of Munich and a Bachelor in Business Administration & Engineering from Pforzheim University.

Does Marc have any certificates?

Marc has 3 certificates. These include: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and SAFe 5 Agilist (Scaled Agile Framework).

What is the availability of Marc?

Marc is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marc?

Marc's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.