Stefan Faistenauer
About Stefan Faistenauer
Stefan Faistenauer is a Ventures Senior Associate currently working at Plug and Play Tech Center. He has a background in data analytics and business intelligence, and has held various roles in project management and business development across multiple organizations, focusing on investments in technology and climate solutions.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Stefan Faistenauer serves as a Ventures Senior Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on identifying and supporting innovative startups across various sectors. His responsibilities include evaluating investment opportunities and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies. Prior to this, he worked as a Ventures Associate at the same organization from 2022 to 2024, where he gained valuable experience in venture capital and startup ecosystems.
Professional Experience in Project Management
Stefan Faistenauer has a diverse background in project management. He worked as a Project Manager at GACC WEST, representing German business interests in San Francisco from 2021 to 2022. His role involved facilitating business development and fostering connections between German companies and the U.S. market. Additionally, he served as a Project Associate at the Bavarian US Offices for Economic Development from 2020 to 2021, where he supported economic initiatives aimed at enhancing trade relations.
Educational Background in Data Analytics and Business
Stefan Faistenauer holds a Master of Science degree in Data Analytics & Business Intelligence from Long Island University. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. His educational background equips him with the analytical skills necessary for data-driven decision-making in the business and technology sectors.
Investment Focus and Contributions
Stefan Faistenauer is actively involved in investing in various startups and technologies. He supports the development of AI systems for climate resource management through investments in TerraAI. His contributions extend to the automotive industry with investments in Veecle, which is developing an automotive operating system. He also explores geological sequestration solutions by investing in Vaulted Deep and has been involved in advancing in-orbit data processing technologies through investments in Lumen Orbit.
Previous Roles in Business Development and Data Analytics
Before his current roles, Stefan Faistenauer worked as a Business Development Strategist at Team Tumbleweed from 2020 to 2021 in Vienna, Austria. He also served as a Data Analytics Fellow at the Coleridge Initiative for four months in 2019 to 2020 in Alexandria, Virginia. These positions contributed to his expertise in business strategy and analytics, further enhancing his capabilities in venture capital and startup support.