BENJAMIN HAMBURGER

Research on the impact of generative Al on engineering practices and industrial workflows.

Founded a defense-tech startup developing an autonomous counter-drone robotic system with real-time computer vision detection, with a functional prototype. – Led product vision, technical architecture decisions, and managed a CTO + Hardware engineer building the ML detection pipeline, robotic interfacing and hardware stack (sensors, robotic turret, NVIDIA Jetson platform) – Hardware sourcing, supplier management, and prototyping cycles for the turret system – Strategy and GTM: regulatory landscape, procurement processes, competitive intelligence, Go-to-Market, business model, VC round strategy

Working on strategic alliances with technology partners, strategy and innovation management. Raiselab is part of RAISE, an investment fund based in Paris.

– Innovation strategy and roadmap for LCL Bank new innovation department (EXCOM delivery); R&D mapping for Novares (EXCOM) – VC activity for Baloise Mobility Ventures (4,000+ startups screened, 300+ interviews), Mobility value space study for a PE fund – Created SaaS + media company for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) – Tech deep-dives on GenAl, Real World Evidence, genetic testing; startup support (HABS - Brain-Machine Interfaces)

Raive is a generative Al startup founded by former OpenAl researcher, building generative Al foundation multimedia models.

– Biogen (pharma): designed Open Innovation structure, set up 3 startup partnerships, launched international health accelerator network across 5 regions – TechnipFMC (O&G): created Corporate Venture Capital - investment thesis, strategy with Aster Capital team, governance and process recommendations

Creating a digital platform integrating Safran Aeronautics services and expertises.

Digital transformation projects in Capgemini's innovation lab (DAC). Early-career strategy consulting.