Fabian J. G. Westerheide is recognised as one of the leading minds in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in Germany and is valued for his visionary approach, which is based on his childhood passion for science fiction. His ambitious goal is to make Europe a strong and sovereign player in the global AI ecosystem. As an investor, entrepreneur and networker in the field of AI, he has accompanied and shaped countless companies and institutions on their way into the future of AI. His insights and speeches reflect a deep understanding of the strategic, political and economic dimensions of AI.
As founder and CEO of AI for Humans GmbH, Fabian is a recognised advisor to numerous government institutions and Fortune 500 companies. Together with his wife, he hosts the annual „Rise of AI“ conference, the most important industry gathering for the key players in the German AI ecosystem.
With the AI Fund, of which he is a founding partner, he invests in AI companies and thus drives the development of integration. He has been privately investing in artificial intelligence companies for the family holding company’s investment arm „Asgard Capital“ since 2014.
As author of the book „The AI Nation“, Fabian Westerheide combines his rich experience with a unique perspective to shed light on the role of AI in the future and its potential impact on society, business and politics.
Fabian holds a Master’s degree in Strategic and International Management from the University of St. Gallen and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Münster.