Holger G. Weiss

Entrepreneur in stand-by mode

Berlin Metropolitan Area

About

HOLGER G. WEISS 20+ year track record in managing technology driven companies with focus on consumer centric services. He was with gate5 from the early days - a company active in mobile navigation, which was acquired by Nokia in 2006. The company was the foundation of HERE maps, which was taken over by three German car makers in 2015 for almost 3 billion Euros. In 2008 he was one of the first investors of Aupeo, today's leading content platform for automotive. Since summer 2010 Holger led the company as CEO. In April 2013 Aupeo was acquired by Panasonic Automotive Systems. Holger managed the integration and alignment after the acquisition. In 2016 he founded German Autolabs - a pioneer in voice assistance in automotive and logistics. The compay got acquired in 2023 by Stuttgart based MSH GmbH & Co KG. He is also an active business angel and startup mentor and is involved with companies in Germany, UK and the US. As a specialist for connected mobility he also acts as board member, conference speaker and author. Specialties: Business development, execution, strategy, leadership, sales

Experience

  • Mitglied des Beirats, Fachgruppe Wirtschaftswissenschaften at bbw Hochschule
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Unterstützung der Fachgruppe Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit fachlicher und inhaltlicher Erfahrung und Wissen.

  • Chairman at AERLIN GmbH
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    AERLIN is developing a next-generation flying-wing aircraft that combines radical aerodynamic efficiency with exceptional volumetric payload. This groundbreaking architecture enables the seamless integration of sustainable propulsion systems—merging range, comfort, and cost-efficiency with true sustainability. Designed as a versatile platform for passenger, cargo, and dual-use aviation, AERLIN aims to redefine the future of air mobility. I support the founding team in building a breakthrough enterprise poised to drive the most significant transformation in aviation since Otto Lilienthal and the Wright brothers.

  • Member of the Advisory Board at Bareways
    Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

  • Gründer at C&C Ventures GmbH
    Mar 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 5 mos

  • Member of the Advisory Board at HIGH ∙ MOBILITY
    Feb 2016 - Feb 2026 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    HIGH ∙ MOBILITY is a startup from Berlin that specializes in the development of software for the connected cars. High Mobility’s software platform enables cars to connect with their surroundings in a simple, secure and direct way. The core of the platform is sophisticated technology for a broad range of applications for the connected car which does not require internet access.