THOMAS NEUBERT
Super-connector and advisor, establishing and scaling businesses with purpose
Building companies from inception to IPO | Connecting Europe and Silicon Valley through AI

34+ years experience | 6-7 current startup engagements | formerly Intel, Deutsche Telekom, Logitech
Fractional Executive for Growth
Connecting capital, customers, and ecosystems across the Atlantic - Bridging Silicon Valley and Europe for scalable success
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Fractional Executive Services
Available for 60-70% commitment as Fractional VP or CxO, Thomas brings three decades of proven leadership in building and scaling technology companies across international markets:
- Revenue generation and business development
- International market expansion
- Forge alliances with corporates, labs, and universities
- Global customer acquisition and ecosystem growth
Startup Mentoring & Advisory
Thomas applies the venture capital playbook to help startups navigate critical growth phases. Currently active with multiple startups in digital health, multipoint video SaaS, space/defense, robotics and AI education. His hands-on approach includes:
- Fundraising strategy and VC engagement
- Product positioning and market entry
- Business development and partnership creation
- Cross-functional team leadership
Transatlantic AI eXchange (TAIX)
As Founder and Chief Connector of TAIX since 2021, Thomas has established an emerging network linking transatlantic industry experts from research, academia, corporations, startups, investors, and governmental domains. Notable achievements include:
- "Remarkable Women in AI" conference series driving diversity and inclusion
- 26+ events and podcast episodes featuring high-profile AI leaders
- Strategic partnerships across European innovation hubs
Entrepreneurial Highlights
Startup & Scale-Up Leadership
Global Expansion & Ecosystem Building
Corporate Innovation & AI Strategy
Transatlantic Connector
Mentor, Advisor & Investor

Career Highlights
Building companies from inception to IPO | Connecting Europe and Silicon Valley through AI
Intel Corporation (2017-2023)
Senior Director & GM, Datacenter and AI Cloud Group
- Senior Director & GM in the Datacenter and AI Cloud Group, pioneering a venture capital playbook inside Intel to launch internal startup-style business units.
- Led due diligence and co-development with startups in compute-in-memory AI acceleration.
- Earlier roles included Executive Director of Global Sales for RealSense (3D depth/vision solutions) and Director of AI/Deep Learning Developer Ecosystem (OpenVINO).
- Consistently influenced Intel’s product roadmaps across AI, IoT, and datacenter through ecosystem engagement, global developer programs, and strategic partnerships
Deutsche Telekom AG (2012-2016)
VP/GM Group Partnering & Venturing, Silicon Valley
- Served as VP/GM, Partnering & Venturing in Silicon Valley, leading North American operations and establishing strategic partnerships across 13 European markets.
- Forged relationships with Facebook, Google, WhatsApp, Dropbox, Evernote, Box, Twitter and many more, enabling cultural and organizational transformation within the corporation.
- Positioned Deutsche Telekom as a strong innovation partner bridging U.S. tech companies with European markets
Logitech
Director Sales Worldwide Global Accounts
- Responsible for “Logitech for Enterprise” worldwide Global Account Customers included Dell, HP, Lenovo, partners like Avaya and Telco operators.
- Managed all strategic OEM accounts primarily located in Japan, Korea and Taiwan for GoogleTV/smartTV initiatives (Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic and Sharp).
ELSA Inc. (1994-1999)
VP/General Manager
- Established and scaled the U.S. subsidiary of ELSA AG (Germany), a leader in 3D graphics, video conferencing, and connectivity hardware.
- Grew revenue to over $24M by year three and secured key OEM contracts with Dell and Compaq.
- Took the company to IPO in 1998, expanding global headcount from 140 to 550 employees
Entrepreneurial Highlights
- Global Expansion & Ecosystem Building: As VP/GM at Deutsche Telekom, he started the Silicon Valley Innovation/Partnering operations building connecting to the start-up ecosystem. Earlier, as VP/GM at ELSA Inc., he scaled U.S. operations from inception to IPO signing up channel partners and global OEM deals.
- Corporate Innovation & AI Strategies: At Intel, he pioneered a venture-style model to launch new business lines, scaled RealSense 3D into robotics, and built AI/deep learning programs, driving revenue growth and ecosystem adoption across datacenter, cloud, and emerging technology markets.
Personal Philosophy
“I have always valued mentorship and appreciated the time and wisdom of my mentors. Years ago, I committed to giving back, driven by my passion for helping individuals achieve their potential.”
Thomas Neubert believes in the power of collaboration and connection. Known as a super-connector, he thrives on building bridges between entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystems. His passion lies in advising and mentoring the next generation of founders, inspired by the wisdom of his own mentors. Committed to giving back, he supports both short- and long-term engagements, from one-on-one mentoring to board-level advisory, always with the goal of helping others achieve their full potential.
