Jonathan Bauer was born in Pforzheim on July 22, 1996. After his voluntary social year in Toronto, Canada, he studied mechanical engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology from 2016. Early on in his studies, he began designing medical devices and developing the associated software as part of research projects. This first contact with digital technologies shaped his future career. Initially, he focused on the software development of various web and smartphone applications for Porsche AG, among others. In the context of scientific publications, he devoted himself to the question of how data can benefit requirements management in product development. After completing his studies, he initially worked on the transformation of the FC Group's HR department. The experience gained in these projects inspired the founding of an innovative consulting firm for digital transformation.