Nicole is an entrepreneur, economist, and tech optimist who believes artificial intelligence can create a profound positive impact on individuals, businesses, and society. She is the Founder & CEO of Merantix Momentum, Founding Partner at Merantix Capital, and a driving force behind the AI House Davos, an international forum uniting thought leaders on AI during the World Economic Forum.
In addition to her entrepreneurial work, Nicole serves as Vice President of the German Startup Association, and sits on multiple boards, including Poppe + Potthoff GmbH, QUiNFOS, MageMetrics, and the Merantix AI Campus. Passionate about solving real-world challenges, she develops innovative solutions powered by machine learning and AI, helping organizations harness emerging technologies for meaningful, lasting impact.
AI hype vs AI reality. Most startups are solving problems that don't exist while missing the ones that matter. This session cuts through the noise - what's actually working, what's expensive theater, and how operators are using AI to drive real business outcomes, not just better demos.
