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Klaus Schmidt

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Business Consultant & Jury Member - Partnering with Entrepreneurs in Tech & International Business at .
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Klaus is a senior international executive with over 20 years of experience leading AI and deep-tech commercialization across North America and Europe. A graduate of the University of Hamburg, he has a proven record of scaling startups and driving multi-million dollar growth. Colleagues describe him as a visionary with strong marketing and negotiation skills.

He maintains a strong connection to his hometown of Hamburg, Germany. He publicly expresses support for the citys innovation ecosystem and its local entrepreneurs, hoping to inspire more people to contribute to its growth and success.

As COO of a deep-tech startup, he grew the company from a single product to a portfolio, expanding revenue 10-fold.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Business Consultant & Jury Member - Partnering with Entrepreneurs in Tech & International Business
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Deep-Tech Commercialization
As COO of Class 5 Photonics, he grew the deep-tech laser startup by expanding its product portfolio and increasing revenue 10-fold, showcasing his expertise in this area.
International Market Growth
He has a history of establishing European and Asian subsidiaries for US companies and re-launched a North American market, achieving multi-million dollar revenue growth in under a year.
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Career

Work history

4-2014
Business Consultant & Jury Member - Partnering with Entrepreneurs in Tech & International Business
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8-2017 - 7-2024
COO
Class 5 Photonics
10-2011 - 3-2014
Head of Sales - North America
Jenoptik AG -Traffic Solutions
7-2005 - 10-2011
Management Consultant
...
2-2004 - 6-2005
COO
FlyFone Inc.
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Media appearances

Schmidt List – Business Insights (Podcast Series). Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Launch Your Own Agency – Episode of Schmidt List. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Education
1974 - 1981
Master
University of Hamburg
1974 - 1978
Bachelor
University of Hamburg
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