Tim Von Hörsten-Co-Founder & CPO/COO
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Co-Founder & CPO/COO
Spring Longevity UG
- Co-found and lead end-to-end product strategy and execution for an AI-driven longevity and habit-formation platform, spanning AI personalisation, monetisation, compliance, and go-to-market.
Group Product Manager (Finance and Accounting)
Xentral ERP Software GmbH
- Overseeing finance & accounting domain within Xentral’s ERP platform, ensuring regulatory compliance and addressing user needs under tight resource constraints.
- Introduced E-invoicing capabilities, streamlining billing processes (especially for B2B) and enabling greater adoption across diverse markets.
- Leading infrastructural enhancements, preparing the platform for continued growth.
Chief Product Officer & acting Chief Technology Officer
Myos / Amafin GmbH
- Introduced an innovative lending model accepting online-traded goods as collateral, moving beyond traditional personal guarantees using data sourcing pipelines integrating directly with online marketplaces, enabling a machine-learning risk model for revenue projections and risk optimization.
- Transformed a manual, Google Sheets–driven operation into a modern, service-oriented architecture, setting the stage for scalable growth including a core banking system and comprehensive DWH and reporting layer.
- Achieved operational automation with a lean team of 17 FTEs (Product, Ops, Engineering, Infra), despite limited external funding.
Interim Chief Product Officer
fliit Holding GmbH
- Bridged a leadership gap, temporarily overseeing product strategy during a crucial transitional period.
- Restructured the product team post-layoffs, aligning resources for greater efficiency and faster delivery.
- Advised the Founder on long-term technology and product direction, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.
CPO & acting CTO
Lendico Deutschland GmbH (ING Deutschland)
- Led Product, Engineering, QA, and BI (38 FTEs), guiding the development of Lendico’s lending platform through multiple business model pivots (consumer P2P, SME P2P, SME institutional).
- Engineered a microservices-based core banking system and revamped Data Warehousing & BI, ensuring seamless transitions for different lending models.
- Streamlined onboarding and application funnels in preparation for Lendico’s integration into ING.
- Drove the acquisition process, showcasing the platform’s technical flexibility to ING’s leadership and securing approval for the deal.
Project Lead
ratepay GmbH
- Rebuilt and migrated the factoring-based financial back office (core banking solution), coordinating with four Otto Group companies and achieving full automation from receivables purchase to debt collection.
- Navigated complex stakeholder dynamics, delivering mission-critical features on time and increasing operational efficiency for ratepay’s BNPL services.
Founder and Managing Director
myZeitung (OTS-Webworks UG)
Head of Product
AllesAnna GmbH – Online Drugstore
Project Manager and Software Engineer
Wortmann KG
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, and Retail.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Operations, and Strategy.
Summary
I’m an experienced product executive who balances high-level strategy with hands-on execution. Having worked in both lean startup environments and established corporations, I’ve led teams through tough transitions—whether it’s a product pivot or a reorganization. My passion is building scalable solutions, nurturing team growth, and ensuring we never lose sight of the end user.
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Berlin School of Economics and Law
M.A. in Process and Project Mgmt. · Berlin, Germany
Free University of Berlin
B.Sc. · Business Economics · Berlin, Germany
b.i.b. International College
qualified IT specialist · IT specialist · Paderborn, Germany
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Tim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Tim has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Tim has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Tim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Tim would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder & CPO/COO, Group Product Manager (Finance and Accounting), Chief Product Officer & acting Chief Technology Officer.
Tim's most recent position is Co-Founder & CPO/COO at Spring Longevity UG.
In recent years, Tim has worked for Spring Longevity UG, Xentral ERP Software GmbH, and Myos / Amafin GmbH.
Tim is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Healthcare. Tim also has some experience in Media and Entertainment and Retail.
Tim is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management. Tim also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Operations, and Strategy.
Tim has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Healthcare, and Information Technology.
Tim has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology.
Tim holds a Master from Berlin School of Economics and Law and a Bachelor in Business Economics from Free University of Berlin.
The availability of Tim needs to be confirmed.
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