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Sascha Karimpour

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Sascha Karimpour is Partner at Plug and Play Tech Center and co-founder of STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play.

He studied Management in Silicon Valley, where he also worked for 3 startups and the Amidi Group. Sascha then established the daughter of a German SME in Chicago, where he grew a traditional business for 11 years to become a leader in their segment in North America. Sascha then returned to the Amidi Group and started the open innovation platform STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play together with the founding partners Mercedes-Benz, University of Stuttgart, Plug and Play Tech Center and ARENA2036.

With 30+ corporate partners and 350+ program startups Plug and Play's Stuttgart Mobility location grew to the most active corporate to startup collaboration platform globally. Sascha now also oversees other Plug and Play operations in Germany, Austria, Uzbekistan and India.

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expo2025: STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play | Full Live Stream Recording

Missed the cutting-edge insights of STARTUP AUTOBAHN expo2025? Or eager to relive the experience? Immerse yourself in the future of mobility, production, enterprise, and sustainability! Catch up on the visionary discussions, witness groundbreaking startups, and gain invaluable insights from industry leaders like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and DXC Technology. Hear from esteemed speakers including Sascha Karimpour, Katrin Lehmann, Andreas Haffner, Saeed Amidi, and Kaveri Camire as they delve into the transformative power of AI, the evolving talent landscape, the importance of collaboration, and the future of the automotive industry. Explore how major corporations are seamlessly integrating with innovative startups, driving unparalleled innovation, and addressing critical challenges such as circularity and data utilization. Discover the latest AI applications, from accelerating software development to optimizing factory automation and enhancing customer assistance. This is your exclusive opportunity to reconnect with Europe's most successful open innovation platform. Access the full event recording now and be inspired by the pioneering spirit that is shaping tomorrow's world!

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Welcome to Startup Autobahn Expo, a leading platform for mobility tech collaboration. Sascha, a partner at Plug and Play, highlights the nine-year journey of connecting startups, OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers globally. Discover how this ecosystem drives innovation, tackling challenges like battery recycling, circularity, and component lifecycle tracing, and fostering impactful projects that integrate cutting-edge technology into the automotive industry and beyond.

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11:40 AM (UTC)

5 min

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