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Hi
I'm Kai

I build ventures, products, and marketplaces.

Founder and (technical) product person based in Munich.

About me

I am a product engineer and builder at the intersection of technology, design, and business. I grew up in Stuttgart and got into software early because I was drawn to digital products, not just code.

That led me to study mobile media at HdM, where I learned how to combine software, design, and user experience into coherent products. More recently, I completed my studies in Management and Digital Technologies (MMT) at LMU in Munich.

Currently, I work as a Product Engineer at Knowunity, building AI-powered learning experiences. I enjoy working across product, design, and engineering, turning ideas into products that people love to use.

Alongside my work, I build and ship my own consumer products, including Zugkunft and Bon Ami.

Previously, I co-founded REICHARDT, a digital-infused fashion brand, and worked on digital products across startups and established companies. These experiences shaped how I approach building products today: connecting product thinking, design, and technical execution to turn ambitious ideas into reality.

Capabilities

Venture Building

I like working at the earliest stage, turning rough ideas into products, momentum, and clear direction.

  • 0 to 1 strategy
  • Partnerships
  • Founder-led execution

Product & Brand

I care about product taste, clarity, and how a company feels across every user-facing touchpoint.

  • Product sense
  • UX/UI design
  • Prototyping

Technical Leverage

I stay hands-on technically so ideas can be tested quickly and execution never gets blocked by translation.

  • Mobile and web shipping
  • AI-enabled tooling
  • Hands-on engineering

Projects

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🚄 iOS App
Zugkunft

Zugkunft keeps your long-distance train in sight on the Lock Screen, from leaving the house to arriving. Add a trip from DB Navigator, your calendar, or yourself, and stay ahead of delays, platform changes, and tight connections at a glance.

Consumer AppiOSLive ActivityMobility
🧾 iOS App
Bon Ami

Bon Ami is a Germany-first iOS and web app for splitting restaurant bills together. Scan a receipt, invite the table with a QR code or link, and let everyone claim their items so the evening stays fair without the table-side maths.

Consumer AppiOSProduct LaunchMobile
🎿 Marketplace
Skivive

Skivive is the venture I am currently building: a curated marketplace for pre-owned ski and snowboard equipment. As co-founder, I work across product, brand, and technical execution to build the most trusted place to buy and sell winter sports gear in Europe.

Co-FounderMarketplaceProduct StrategyProduct
🧥 Digital infused fashion
REICHARDT

At REICHARDT, I helped build a digital-infused fashion brand as co-founder and CTO. The venture pushed me to connect technology, brand, and product experience in a category where execution and differentiation had to work together.

Co-FounderCTOBrandVenture
🤖 Web Application
FairPlanAI

FairPlanAI is an AI-powered trade fair intelligence product developed with Messe Munchen. It shows how I like to work on applied software: identify a real operational problem, turn it into a clear product, and use data and AI where they create practical leverage.

AI/MLNext.jsProduct BuildSaaS
📱 Mobile App
CollabNow

CollabNow was an early product launch focused on student collaboration. We built the app to make it easier for students to find collaborators, projects, and opportunities, which taught me a lot about community-driven products and adoption dynamics.

Product LaunchCommunityMobile

Contact Me

If you want to talk about venture building, product ideas, partnerships, or opportunities to collaborate, feel free to reach out.

Kai Schwabe
contact@kai-schwabe.com