Michael Wutzke

I have been working on media and IT projects for more than 20 years. At the beginning of my career, I worked as a freelancer for various multimedia agencies. Then in 1997 I started my own business with my media agency Starconcept. Here we implement projects for a wide variety of customers, not all of which were directly related to the Internet. Projects carried out included websites, printed documents, books, annual reports and multimedia presentations.

In 2004 I founded the Emporis real estate database and built the company into a market leader in its niche area. At that time, I was particularly responsible for product management and the programming of websites and databases. Later KfW Bankengruppe and VC investor Neuhaus Partners invested multiple millions of euros. As managing director, I was responsible for numerous technical and contractual issues. In my role as IT manager and innovation officer, I coordinated the creation of web solutions. Today, Emporis belongs to a group that is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. I had since sold my shares in Emporis.

In 2011 I started working for a company in the Burda Digital group as an IT expert and a link between management and marketing. I was responsible for the programming of numerous e-commerce shops, including shops from REWE and Lidl. During this time I built up extensive knowledge in the areas of front-end programming, conversion optimization and analytics.

When a digital expert was finally sought at Policen Direkt, I switched to insurance in 2016. There I built up a digital insurance manager with colleagues, implemented several website launches and relaunches, and coordinated various IT projects concerning insurance contracts and life insurances. Among other things, this includes setting up extensive AWS infrastructure since 2018. Since 2019 I have also been involved in the development of know-how in the areas of Angular, .NET Core and Entity Framework. Organizing, designing and communicating are also my personal strengths here.

I used to work at BLOCKSIZE from 2022 to October 2024, where I coordinated the development of IT projects, especially those related to blockchains. This included setting up and operating blockchain nodes, providing real-time market data, and coordinating employees from several teams (development team, infrastructure team, product team, sales team). A focus of my role as Chief Information Officer was creating and implementing the product vision and the launch of financial products.

Since December 2024, I have been working as a Senior Consultant for Gateflow. Here, my work focuses on technology-driven solutions at the intersection of financial innovations. I identify opportunities, translate them into concrete concepts, and support companies in turning them into real-world business initiatives. Gateflow represents the seamless flow of information, processes, and execution. My contribution combines strategic thinking with technical implementation and long-term operational support, guiding projects from initial idea to continuous evolution.

A core aspect of my role is the combination of consulting and hands-on implementation. This encompasses business development and go-to-market strategies, as well as the development of websites, API architectures, AI workflows, automation systems, and scalable applications. Additionally, I work extensively with Claude Code and am participating in the Claude Certified Architect Foundations (CCAF) certification program.

In early 2025, I co-founded the fintech community Finance Loop which now has over 4,000 members.

For the projects listed here, I was usually involved in both project management and implementation.

Through my work at various multimedia agencies and my founding experience with a startup, I have a very wide range of experiences. I accompanied the following projects outside of my IT roles: