The scientific entrepreneurs powering the future of market intelligence

A recognized expert at the intersection of AI, economic analysis and innovation systems, Jan leads ISTARI's mission to transform how organizations access and act on market intelligence. He holds a Ph.D. in geoinformatics and has spent over a decade researching and developing data-driven methods to map global innovation and business activity - including work as a senior researcher at the ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Research, and as a fellow at Harvard University's Centre for Geographic Analysis.

At ISTARI, David oversees the design and implementation of large-scale data pipelines and methods for transforming vast volumes of unstructured information into reliable, research-grade intelligence. David is a data scientist with extensive experience in empirical research, statistical modeling, and applied machine learning. He holds a Ph.D. from the Justus-Liebig University Gießen, where his academic work focusses on the construction of dynamic web-based indicators, economic signal extraction, and forecasting models.

Robert is an entrepreneur and AI strategist with a track record of turning cutting-edge research into scalable business solutions. He brings hands-on experience building startups, leading product innovation, and developing digital infrastructure. At ISTARI, he oversees operation and strategic partnerships, ensuring that the company's technology translates into effective tools for customers across the globe. Robert is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Mannheim with research stints at Stanford University.