Christian Hardenberg

Co-Founder juna.ai, prev. CTO @ Delivery Hero and Rocket Internet

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

20+ years experience in building complex software systems and scaling engineering teams. I like building things. I started with computer vision and 3D-engines, build a Metaverse that mirrored the real world, helped incubate many tech startups at Rocket, built the technology platform of Delivery Hero. Currently building Juna.ai to help heavy industries make factories smarter and greener with AI. I like to help teams make an impact. I enjoy solving hard problems with simplicity and elegance. I care a lot about creating a culture where everyone feels welcome. I love working with smart people that like to get things done.

Experience

  • Founder at juna.ai
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • CTO at Delivery Hero
    Jun 2016 - Dec 2022 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Led tech across the group of online food delivery companies in 70+ countries. Helped grow the company from late stage startup to a public company with 9.2 bn revenue.

  • CTO at Rocket Internet SE
    Apr 2012 - Sep 2016 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Led the Rocket Engineering Team. Helped launch over 50 internet companies. Interim CTO of Lazada in Vietnam.

  • Metaversum (Berlin)
    • CEO
      Jan 2011 - Mar 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Owner and CEO of Metaversum after management buyout

    • CTO
      Apr 2007 - Dec 2010 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Led a team of >100 developers to create an online virtual world that mirrored the real world

  • Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group
    Oct 2006 - Apr 2007 · 7 mos

    Short detour into the world of management consulting.